Modern Sports around the World focuses on the history, geography, sociology, economics, and technological advancements of 50 sports played from India to Ireland. Sports have become an international spectacle that influences nations' foreign policy, world economies, and regional morale. Hundreds of billions of dollars are at stake as governments and multinational corporations rush to make sure they have a place at the table. And yet, sports come from humble beginnings. We are fascinated by who can run the fastest, lift the most weight, jump the highest, swim the farthest, and act with the most precision. The history of sports is the history of the world. Modern Sports around the World examines 50 of the world's most popular sports. Each chapter features one sport and details that sport's origins, global migration, economic forces, media influences, political environment, pop-culture inspirations, scandalous moments, and key individuals. Sports history is a tapestry of sociological variables; Modern Sports around the World weaves them together to create a unique history book that explains not only where humanity has been, but where it might be going.

The second of two books of a water polo coaching series by former Stanford water polo coach Dante Dettamanti, author of "A Practical Guide to Coaching Water polo. Book 2 presents the fundamentals of playing the game of water polo that are critical to the success of a team.

"A complete book about playing and understanding the game of water polo for players, parents and fans of the game. Written by the highly successful water polo coach of Stanford University for twenty-five years."--Back cover.

The Science of Shooting Fundamentals book is the definitive and complete examination of the outside throwing motion, the fake, the drive-in shot and the 2-meter shot. Because two-thirds of the player's body is underwater and unseen, the water polo throwing motion is the most difficult motion to learn and to teach. How can we learn to shoot when we cannot see the underwater motion? The Science of Shooting Water Polo Fundamentals book reveals the secrets. For the first time in English, the secrets of the gold medal winning Hungarians and Serbians are revealed. With 190 full body pictures in over 200-pages, the mechanics above and below the water are clearly shown. The Science of Shooting book provides step by step answers for players and coaches demanding the secret knowledge of the European throwing method.

If you're a water polo coach - in school, college, your local community, for a work team or just with a bunch of friends, then this coaching playbook is just for you. The book every coach needs: Make notes of your best plays and easily show them to the rest of the team. If the team knows what the coach wants ... the team has the best chance of winning! Use this coaching notebook to help explain your ideas quickly in training and during the game. Instead of paper sheets with scribbled drawings, own a book that has YOUR plays all in one place. Buy your water polo playbook today! Product Description: Page Size: 8.5" x 11". Large sized pages for easy reading and sharing. 100 Pages with 100 blank templates for your best plays. Paperback edition makes it easy to fit into a sports bag. Index for all 100 plays helps you find the plays quickly and easily. Ideas for this playbook: Water polo coach gift ideas Back to school gift Coach thank you gift