Play and Learn Sprinting

Contents: 1. Historical background of sprinting. 2. Sprinting-introduction. 3. Important qualities to become successful sprinter. 4. Skills and techniques of sprinting. 5. Important drills for sprinters. 6. Training for sprinters. 7. Significance of physical fitness for sprinters. 8. Injuries in sprinting. 9. Rules of sprinting.

"Sprinting is the short distance race which remained important part of competitive play of world\'s important civilizations. Sprinting is considered to be the oldest form of athletic competition. Only sprint races were included in ancient Olympic games. Stade was the chief event at that time, while dials and distance races were also organised.

Play and Learn Sprinting presents all the aspects of sprinting viz., history, skills, and latest rules along with new court dimensions and measurements. The texts of the book are being written in simple colloquial English. Hopefully, the present book will prove very useful for the athletes, sportsperson, prospective coaches, teachers and students of physical education etc." (jacket)