Teach Yourself : Sprinting

Contents: 1. The history of sprinting events. 2. Skills and techniques of sprinting events. 3. Rules of sprinting events.

"Sprinting as a race category includes all distance up to 400 meters, with the 400 meters classified as a long sprint. Races beyond 400 meters usually fall into the category of middle distance, though elite athletes may sprint much of the distance. The act of sprinting occurs in every race, including the marathon.

Teach Yourself Sprinting is an outstanding effort by the author in the field of sports and physical education. By going through this book, any aspirant learner may definitely understand and sharp his/her sprinting skills. It includes all the essentials ingredients of sprinting viz., skills, techniques, latest rules and court measurements and dimensions along with relevant illustrations.

In this way, the present book has wide scope for the new aspirant learners who wish to develop and sharpen their sprinting skills, students and teachers of physical education and sports etc." (jacket)