This page intentionally left blank. FUNCTIONAL TRAINING FOR SPORTS MICHAEL BOYLE HUMAN KINETICS Note: This e-book reproduces the text of the printed book, but it may not include images, tables, or figures that have restrictions on electronic distribution. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Boyle, Michael, 1959- Functional training for sports / Michael Boyle. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references (p. ) and index. ISBN 0-7360-4681-X (soft cover) 1. Athletes--Training of. 2. Physical education and training. 3. Exercise. I. Title. GV711.5.B69 2003 613.7’11--dc21 2003008763 ISBN-10: 0-7360-4681-X (print) ISBN-13: 978-0-7360-4681-7 (print) ISBN-10: 0-7360-8216-6 (Adobe PDF) ISBN-13: 978- 0-7360-8216-7 (Adobe PDF) Copyright © 2004 by Michael Boyle All rights reserved. Except for use in a review, the reproduction or utilization of this work in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including xerography, photocopying, and recording, and in any information storage and retrieval system, is forbidden without the written permission of the publisher. Acquisitions Editor: Ed McNeely; Developmental Editor: Laura Hambly; Assistant Editor: Alisha Jeddeloh; Copyeditor: Karen Bojda; Proofreader: Bob Replinger; Indexer: Bobbi Swanson; Graphic Designer: Nancy Rasmus; Graphic Artist: Sandra Meier; Art and Photo Manager: Dan Wendt; Cover Designer: Keith Blomberg; Photographer (cover and interior): Gary Land, unless otherwise noted; Illustrator: Mic Greenberg; Printer: United Graphics Human Kinetics books are available at special discounts for bulk purchase. Special editions or book excerpts can also be created to specification. For details, contact the Special Sales Manager at Human Kinetics. Printed in the United States of America 10 9 8 7 6 Human Kinetics Web site: www.HumanKinetics.com United States: Human Kinetics P.O. Box 5076, Champaign, IL 61825-5076 800-747-4457 e-mail: