New Insights into the Development of Maximal Sprint Speed in Male Youth
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Date
2017-04-01Acceptance date
2016-11-23
Type
Article
Publisher
National Strength and Conditioning Association
ISSN
1524-1602
1533-4295 (ESSN)
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Show full item recordAbstract
Speed is a key aspect of Youth Physical Development programs
and commonly assessed during talent identification testing protocols, yet little
is understood about the factors that underpin the natural development of
maximal speed throughout childhood and adolescence. This article reviews
the anthropometric, kinematic, kinetic and asymmetry variables that contribute to sprint performance, while examining the impact that growth and maturation
may have upon all facets of maximal sprint performance in boys. Clear
guidance is provided on the practical applications for the strength and
conditioning coach that should help in design of effective speed development programs for male youth.
Journal/conference proceeding
Strength & Conditioning Journal;
Citation
Meyers, R.W., Oliver, J.L., Hughes, M.G, Lloyd, R.S. and Cronin, J.B. (2017) 'New insights into the development of maximal sprint speed in male youth', Strength and Conditioning Journal, 39(2), pp.2–10.
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This article was published in Strength & Conditioning Journal on 01 April 2017 available at http://dx.doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0000000000000290
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