Complete Book of Throws

by Silvester, Jay

• ISBN13: 9780736041140
• ISBN10: 0736041141
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-02-13
• Publisher: Human Kinetics

Summary

The definitive guide to the discus, shot put, javelin, and hammer

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
Biomechanics for Throwing Techniques	1	(6)
Jay Silvester
Developing Momentum in the Run-Up Area	2	(2)
Transferring Energy From the Body to the Implement	4	(3)
Strength and Power Development for the Throws	7	(32)
Jay Silvester
Principles of Strength Training	8	(3)
Sample Strength Conditioning Programs	11	(18)
Periodization of Strength Conditioning	29	(8)
Training for Athletes in Multiple Throwing Events	37	(1)
Conditioning for Athletes in Multiple Sports	37	(2)
Shot Put	39	(26)
Kent
Ramona Pagel
Glide Technique	40	(7)
Spin Technique	47	(7)
Technique Drills	54	(7)
Sample Strength Conditioning Workouts	61	(1)
Sample Training Program	61	(4)
Discus	65	(34)
Jay Silvester
Rhythm and Mechanics	66	(4)
Discus Fundamentals	70	(3)
Reversing Technique	73	(10)
Nonreversing Technique	83	(3)
Technique and Rhythm Drills	86	(7)
Strength and Conditioning Exercises	93	(2)
Sample Training Program	95	(4)
Javelin	99	(32)
Jeff Gorski
Technique	101	(9)
Technique Drills	110	(7)
Flexibility Drills	117	(4)
Power Training Drills	121	(4)
Sample Training Program	125	(6)
Hammer	131	(28)
Don Babbitt
Technique	132	(11)
Technique Drills	143	(5)
Throwing Drills	148	(2)
Strength and Conditioning Exercises	150	(5)
Sample Training Program	155	(4)
Index	159	(6)
About the Editor	165	(2)
About the Contributors	167