- Paperback: 432 pages
- Publisher: Brown (William C.) Co ,U.S. (1 Mar 1991)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0697107450
- ISBN-13: 978-0697107459
- Product Dimensions: 26.7 x 21.3 x 2 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,170,332 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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An excellent presentation of practical gymnastic techniques
1 Oct 1996
Format:Paperback
This very comprehensive presentation covers all gymnastic events, for both men and women.
It can't cover everything, no one book could, but it is stunning in the breadth of its coverage.
If you have looked for a practical book on gymnastics as a gymnast, a coach, or a parent, you
know just how limited the selection is. Those few books that make a serious attempt to get
across more than a minimum amount of information frequently use stick figures or other line
drawings to save money. Money may be saved, but a great deal of detail and useful information
is lost as well. Photos just do the job so much better. This book is the best I've ever
seen in that regard. It's 400+ pages are crammed full of photos, easily numbering more than 1500, intelligently done and beautifully presented
from a coach's perspective. It is an excellent source for any trainer or coach and could easily help
an intelligent gymnast to gain a fuller understanding of what s/he is doing and why. Beyond the photos,
the written commentary is just as practical and comprehensive, to the point of including practical tips for
spotters. In a nutshell, this book has no competition in its class. If you're in the market for a book
that serves as a tool that you can use every day as opposed to some sort of vague "resource", buy this one.
The only reason I didn't give it a "10" is a male gymnast's natural dislike for a perfect score AND my desire
for more, more, more! - Bob Adams
It can't cover everything, no one book could, but it is stunning in the breadth of its coverage.
If you have looked for a practical book on gymnastics as a gymnast, a coach, or a parent, you
know just how limited the selection is. Those few books that make a serious attempt to get
across more than a minimum amount of information frequently use stick figures or other line
drawings to save money. Money may be saved, but a great deal of detail and useful information
is lost as well. Photos just do the job so much better. This book is the best I've ever
seen in that regard. It's 400+ pages are crammed full of photos, easily numbering more than 1500, intelligently done and beautifully presented
from a coach's perspective. It is an excellent source for any trainer or coach and could easily help
an intelligent gymnast to gain a fuller understanding of what s/he is doing and why. Beyond the photos,
the written commentary is just as practical and comprehensive, to the point of including practical tips for
spotters. In a nutshell, this book has no competition in its class. If you're in the market for a book
that serves as a tool that you can use every day as opposed to some sort of vague "resource", buy this one.
The only reason I didn't give it a "10" is a male gymnast's natural dislike for a perfect score AND my desire
for more, more, more! - Bob Adams
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