This illustrated work in the "World of sport" series deals with all aspects of field events, including the origins and development of the game, its present-day stars, venues and competitions. It encourages participation at all levels, giving advice on the skills needed for each event, with supporting illustrations to demonstrate techniques. The series offers useful coaching and training tips with recommendations on the correct clothing and equipment for use. The illustrated text is accompanied by a glossary, a list of further reading and some useful addresses. The author is a Sports Correspondent for "The Sunday Times" and writes regularly...Read more
This illustrated work in the "World of sport" series deals with all aspects of field events, including the origins and development of the game, its present-day stars, venues and competitions. It encourages participation at all levels, giving advice on the skills needed for each event, with supporting illustrations to demonstrate techniques. The series offers useful coaching and training tips with recommendations on the correct clothing and equipment for use. The illustrated text is accompanied by a glossary, a list of further reading and some useful addresses. The author is a Sports Correspondent for "The Sunday Times" and writes regularly for Ms magazine in the United States. Her book "Grace under pressure: the emergence of women in sport" was published in Britain i n 1987.
- ISBN10 1852103167
- ISBN13 9781852103163
- Publish Date 1 May 1988
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 21 April 2005
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Hachette Children's Group
- Imprint Hodder Wayland
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 64
- Language English
