Designed specifically for young people, this manual contains a wide
range of progressive practice drills to help them develop their
fitness. Fun, educational and challenging, all drills are illustrated
and cover the essential technical skills, including:
- agility
- speed
- peripheral vision
- body awareness
- strength and general fitness
As well as easy-to-follow instructions, each drill contains
information on the equipment needed, the space required, how to
construct a safe and effective training session and how to organise the
athletes.
About the Author(s)
John Shepherd is a qualified coach and sports journalist, writing
for a number of health and fitness magazines.He has written a number of
books for A&C including Shape Up, Ultrafit, The Complete Guide to Sports Training and 101 Youth Athletics Drills. Mike Antoniades is the founder and Coaching Director of Sport Dimensions and the Running School.