William Hayes, Popular Mechanics

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The Incredible Science of Sports

Redaktion: Vizard, Frank

Beschreibung

An absorbing and enlightening inside look at sports secretsnow in an updated and expanded edition! What makes an athlete successful? Why do some players excel? In this new, expanded edition, the experts at Popular Mechanics, along with top athletes, coaches, and sports journalists, explore the science behind everything from the perfect curveball and Phelpss kick to gene doping.

Theres great new coverage on the recent doping scandals that rocked the Tour de France, as well as a new chapter on lacrosse, and the clear, understandable explanations come from people who really love their game. Youll even learn how to bend it like Beckhamor at least how Beckham did it. This book is for both the player and the fan, helping athletes become better prepared and giving enthusiasts a more complete appreciation of the subtle nuances of competition.

• Verlag: Union Square & Co.
• Seitenzahl: 224
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. Juni 2014
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781618371232
• Artikelnr.: 48396017