Now there's a masterfully written guide that shows beginning and recreational skaters the fundamental skills of ice skating. In Ice Skating: Steps to Success, Karin K "nzle-Watson--nine-time Swiss National Champion, former Professional World Champion, and one of skating's best instructors--shares with readers the steps that she and many of her students learned on their way to becoming elite competitive skaters. Most instruction books available on ice skating tend to focus on advanced jumps or spins, assuming the reader will learn the basics through professional instruction. Ice Skating: Steps to Success, however, covers fundamental skills in a way that's easy to understand and apply. Part of the highly popular Steps to Success Series, this book includes 11 steps (chapters) that progress from basic to intermediate skills. It features over 300 illustrations that make it possible to learn proper form and technique. Readers will learn how to: - attain the posture and control required for basic skills; - use standard methods of gaining forward and backward speed; - execute four different methods of stopping; - fall properly and get up easily; - change direction without loss of control; and - control the skate edges in order to prepare for advanced maneuvers, including jumps, spins, and footwork. With Ice Skating: Steps to Success, beginning and recreational skaters will develop a solid foundation of skills to help them gain confidence in their abilities and enjoy the sport more.

Text and illustrations demonstrate basic skating steps--skating forwards, skating backwards--through such advanced techniques as the double flip and the triple Salchow.

This beginners' guide to ice skating includes chapters on the first time on ice, ice safety, skating backward, curving, circles, figure skating, and other techniques.

As a sport, an art, a fitness activity, nothing quite beats figure skating for excitement, grace, beauty, or fun. Now former U.S. Champion figure skater John Misha Petkevich shows how you can find your full potential as a figure skater no matter what your age or ability. The lavishly illustrated volume includes: Detailed instructional-photo sequences What to look for in skates, clothing, rinks, and instruction Getting started 6 basic turns that every figure skater should know 15 spins that you can master The keys to preforming 19 clasic figure skating jumps and splits

Two former competitive skaters-turned-teachers team up with a mental training coach to provide friendly, klutz-proof instruction for the beginning skater, including sections on how to stop and fall, beginning freestyle, clothing and equipment, finding a coach, and mental preparation for all levels. Illustrations throughout.

Ice Hockey Basics: A Beginner's Guide by Justin P. Mattock is an essential resource for anyone new to the exciting world of ice hockey. Designed for both kids and adults, this comprehensive guide covers everything you need to get started and excel in the sport. Inside this book, you'll find: Introduction to Ice Hockey: Learn about the origins, rules, and fundamental aspects of the game. The Equipment You Need: Detailed information on the essential gear required to play safely and effectively. Basic Skills and Techniques: Step-by-step instructions to master skating, stickhandling, shooting, and passing. Team Strategies and Tactics: Understand the roles of different positions and how to work together as a team. Conditioning and Training: Tips and exercises to improve your physical fitness and on-ice performance. Understanding the Rules of the Game: Clear explanations of key rules, including offsides, icing, and penalties. Advanced Techniques and Strategies: Elevate your game with advanced skills and strategic insights. Sportsmanship and Safe Play: Emphasizes the importance of respect, fair play, and following SafeSport regulations. The History of Ice Hockey: A fascinating look at the development of the sport over the years. The Future of Ice Hockey and Resources for Further Learning: Insights into the future of the game and additional resources to continue your learning journey. This book is not only a manual for beginners but also a valuable reference for parents and coaches. With engaging writing and practical advice, "Ice Hockey Basics: A Beginner's Guide" will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to enjoy and excel in ice hockey.

The Ultimate Guide to Weight Training for Cricket is the most comprehensive and uptodate cricketspecific training guide in the world today. It contains descriptions and photographs of nearly 100 of the most effective weight training, flexibility, and abdominal exercises used by athletes worldwide. This book features yearround cricketspecific weighttraining programs guaranteed to improve your performance and get you results.No other cricket book to date has been so well designed, so easy to use, and so committed to weight training. This book will have players increasing speed, strength, and agility which will translate into becoming a more effective bowler with a better batting average and quicker bat velocity.Both beginners and advanced athletes and weight trainers can follow this book and utilize its programs. From recreational to professional, thousands of athletes all over the world are already benefiting from this book and its techniques, and now you can too!Rob Price is a first class certified personal trainer and a former fitness consultant at the University of Wisconsin. He is a national weight lifting champion and state bench press record holder who has been featured in newspapers and magazines all over the world, including the USA Today, for his sportstraining expertise. Rob is a contributing author to Golf Fitness Magazine, Swimmer's World Magazine, US Bowler Magazine, and OnFitness magazine and is the founder and head trainer of SportsWorkout.com's eTraining service. In addition to being an internationally recognized fitness expert, Rob also holds a Juris Doctorate from The Ohio State University where he was honored as one of ten Moritz Scholars.