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Many athletes believe the myth that speed is a gift they're either born with or without. They don't realize that there really are effective methods they can use to run faster. Speed for Sport and Fitness explains these easy-to-learn techniques and shows athletes of all abilities how to apply them on the field, court, and track. The video not only provides drills that are proven to develop speed, but it also shows the science behind the drills and explains why they are effective. In the video, athletes are introduced to the five components that determine speed:- Quickness and starting ability- Acceleration- Speed endurance- Stride length- Stride rateSpeed for Sport and Fitness shows individuals how to assess these components of speed in themselves. Viewers will learn to use tests to detect errors in their running form and they'll see how to correct the problems. They'll also learn how to perform the specific speed drills and how to fit speed training into an overall training program.