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SCULLING
TRAINING, TECHNIQUE AND PERFORMANCE |
| By: |
Paul Thompson |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£14.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1861267584 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781861267580 |
| Publisher: |
THE CROWOOD PRESS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
10 February, 2005 |
| Pages: |
160 |
| Description: |
Comprehensive and invaluable book for all scullers and their coaches. Sculling considers the principles that underlie training, technique and the correct adjustment of the boat's rigging and gearing. It offers practical advice on how those principles can be applied. |
| Synopsis: |
Whether you are about to go out in a sculling boat for the first time, simply enjoy recreational sculling, or have aspirations to be a member of the national team, this book contains information that will help you to improve your performance and maximize your potential. Sculling considers the principles that underlie training, technique and the correct adjustment of the boat's rigging and gearing. It offers practical advice on how those principles can be applied. Topics covered: - Technique and training - Confidence building and mental skills - Racing strategies - Physiological requirements - Healthy sculling, nutrition and injury prevention - Effective learning and coaching - Safety - Types and designs of sculling boats, blades and equipment |
| Illustrations: |
99 black & white photographs & 35 line drawings |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
The Crowood Press Ltd |
| Returns: |
Returnable |