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Transfer of Training is an advanced text designed for high-level coaches working with elite athletes. Dr. Anatoly Bondarchuk is one of the world's foremost experts on the training and technical instruction of elite track and field throwers. A former world record hammer thrower himself, Dr. Bondarchuk developed and coached the USSR National Throws Team from 1976 to 1992. During that span of time, he produced many World and Olympic Champions in the hammer, discus, and shot put events, eclipsing as many as 12 World Records. His athletes also won all of the medals in the hammer event in four straight non-boycotted Olympic Games. Most recently, he has been coaching for national teams in Portugal and Kuwait. In addition to his success as an athlete and coach, Dr. Bondarchuk has also authored 11 books and 195 articles on the training and development of elite track and field throwers. His persistent and thorough research into technique, training, and high performance has led to his methods being adopted by many of the world's most successful athletes and programs. This outstanding book, as translated by Dr. Michael Yessis, is considered to be one of the finest and most authoritative texts on the transfer of training to competitive performance.