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1) Hockey
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Learn about the world of hockey and how science is helping the game. You'll read about hockey skates, hockey sticks, and goalie equipment, and get a better understanding of how hockey is improving with science and technology. Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
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Reference book listing all of the racket sports played around the world. Providing descriptive summary information on every racket or paddle sport ever played, including a short video of the more obscure sports. Each section describes the origin, basic rules, playing field, as well as similarities and differences with other racket sports.
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Pickleball instructor Jeff Ofstedahl is an award-winning journalist and native Arizonan. As a high school engineering teacher, university adjunct professor, and NASA Education Ambassador, he was, drawn to the physics underlying the game of pickleball. In this book, Ofstedahl combines his love of science and the game into an easy-to-read examination of questions such as:
How fast is the ball really moving?
Is there a better angle for winning serves?
How...
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Originally published in 1930, this book was written by George Thomas, the 'All-England Singles' Champion of that time, and the man whom the famous 'Thomas Cup' is dedicated to, which is still played for yearly today. A fascinating look at the sport of badminton at that time, and accompanied with advice that is still useful and practical today, this book is highly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of anyone with a passion for the sport.
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What's behind the pickleball craze that's swept across the world? Why does it have such a silly name? How could it be a real sport? Have you seen that weird ball they hit around? "The Heart of Pickleball" was inspired by two women who had the same questions. They quickly learned just how fun and addicting this new sport can be! They asked people how pickleball had touched or changed them, and their incredible stories came pouring in. The authors share...
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How Roberta Vinci Stunned Serena takes readers inside the famous U.S. Open match between Roberta Vinci and Serena Williams. Provides background leading up to the match, review of the match, why the world was shocked, and what happened afterward. From players no one believed in to teams no one thought could win, Underdogs: Sports Champions covers some of history's greatest underdogs. Written in a strong narrative nonfiction style, the storytelling...
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Filled with time-tested drills designed to improve every aspect of ones game, this updated edition is the ideal resource for any tennis player who wants to gain an edge on their competition. With more than 100 practice drills for both group and independent practice, readers will learn how to improve their serving, returning, groundstrokes, lobs, drop shots, approach shots, overheads, volleys, and much more. The singular, authoritative source for skill-enhancing...
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Un livre sur le squash peut être un excellent moyen d'encourager la passion de la lecture et du sport en même temps.Ce livre sur le squash est un excellent outil pour aider les gens à développer leurs compétences physiques et techniques. Le livre contient des informations sur l'histoire du squash, son origine, sa diffusion dans le monde et des éléments de base tels que le matériel nécessaire pour jouer (raquettes, balles, terrains), etc.Les...
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¿QUIERES DISFRUTAR DE UN PASEO A TRAVÉS DEL ORIGEN, EVOLUCIÓN Y LAS LEYENDAS DE UNO DE LOS TORNEOS MÁS IMPORTANTES DEL MUNDO DEL TENIS? El Abierto de Francia, conocido como Roland Garros, es uno de los cuatro Grand Slam: los cuatro torneos más prestigiosos de tenis del mundo. Se caracteriza por celebrarse sobre pistas de tierra batida. En estas páginas revivirás el origen y evolución de este maravilloso y mágico torneo, enfocado en la categoría...
17) GuíaBurros: El pádel: Todo lo que necesita saber sobre la teoría y práctica de este popular deporte
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El dinamismo, la facilidad de ejecución, el completo ejercicio físico que demanda, el entrenamiento de la coordinación, la atención y los reflejos, más el divertimiento que proporciona, hacen del pádel el deporte que más se está expandiendo en la actualidad con un cada vez mayor número de practicantes.
Pero siendo el pádel un deporte moderno, muchas veces se ignoran aspectos muy importantes que son necesarios para iniciar su práctica o...
18) Almost Everything You Wanted to Know about Pickleball but Were Afraid to Ask: The Game That's Seduci
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Are you ready to join the Pickleball craze, the wildly addictive racket (or paddle) sport that is taking over the USA and the world? Author Karen Strine, a confessed Pickleball junkie, invites you to explore the history of the sport and its hilarious effects on players' lives. You'll discover how Pickleball was born out of a rainy day boredom and how it can turn mild-mannered people into fierce competitors, with sometimes comical results. Whether...
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Are you ready to join the Pickleball craze, the wildly addictive racket (or paddle) sport that is taking over the USA and the world? Author Karen Strine, a confessed Pickleball junkie, invites you to explore the history of the sport and its hilarious effects on players' lives. You'll discover how Pickleball was born out of a rainy-day boredom and how it can turn mild-mannered people into fierce competitors, with sometimes comical results. Whether...
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