Henry Cejudo, Philip J. Willenbrock

Wrestling For Dummies (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

The fast and easy way to pin down the sport of wrestling Wrestling is a fast-paced sport with many technicalities, rules, and ways to score points--making it difficult for spectators to follow the score and understand whistles and restarts. In Wrestling For Dummies, author and 2008 Olympic Gold medalist Henry Cejudo explains the scoring system and unique rules of wrestling to new competitors, confused parents, and fans of this ancient and captivating sport. Wrestling For Dummies also explains the rich history of the sport and covers the six styles of competitive wrestling and their distinction from the modern entertainment-based "pro wrestling." * Covers Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling * Plain-English explanations of wrestling rules * Details the history of wrestling Whether you're just getting started as a wrestler or enjoy it as a spectator sport, Wresting For Dummies makes this sport accessible and easy to understand.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 384
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. März 2012
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781118224502
• Artikelnr.: 38230729

Autorenporträt

Henry Cejudo won a gold medal in freestyle wrestling at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. In so doing, he became the youngest American -- at the age of 20 -- to ever win a gold medal in wrestling.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction 1 Part I: Wrestling 101: Understanding the Ins and Outs of the
Sport 7 Chapter 1: Getting Familiar with Wrestling Before You Sign Up for
the Sport 9 Chapter 2: Identifying What Wrestling Is 21 Chapter 3: Being
Equipped to Wrestle 33 Part II: Creating a Solid Wrestling Foundation
before Your First Match 43 Chapter 4: Knowing What Happens during a
Wrestling Match 45 Chapter 5: Staying Healthy, Safe, and in Shape 67
Chapter 6: The Mental Aspect: Wrestling in the Right Mindset 93 Chapter 7:
Grappling with the Fundamentals and Basic Movements 109 Part III: Hitting
the Mat and Using Your Moves 135 Chapter 8: On Your Mark, Get Set: Starting
Positions 137 Chapter 9: Breaking Down Breakdowns and Escapes 147 Chapter
10: Reversing Your Fortune: Reversals 167 Chapter 11: Taking Down Your
Opponent: Attacks and Counterattacks 187 Chapter 12: Putting It All
Together: Pinning Combinations 221 Part IV: The Adults behind You: Coaches
and Parents 241 Chapter 13: Coaching 101: Being the Best Coach You Can Be
243 Chapter 14: Running a Productive Practice with Key Drills 265 Chapter
15: Knowing How to Be a Supportive Parent 307 Part V: The Part of Tens 323
Chapter 16: Ten Tips For Wrestling Success 325 Chapter 17: Ten (Plus One)
Wrestling Camps You Should Consider Attending 333 Index 343