Sporting Skills Series

Have you been inspired by the 2012 Olympics? Sporting Skills: Athletics is a step by step guide to your favourite athletic disciplines, from sprinting, running and jumping to throwing the javelin, shot put, discus and other events. Take your game to the next level!

Basketball

by Clive Gifford

Published 28 February 2008

Basketball is one of the most popular and fastest-growing team sports in the world. In the UK it is the third most popular team sport. This colourful and exciting book is the essential guide to the game, offering easy-to-follow instruction that is sure to improve the all-round play of any young basketball player, from passing and dribbling to shooting, defending and tactics. The detailed practical advice is enhanced by spreads about the all-time great

players, the NBA and unusual versions of the sport.

Rugby

by Clive Gifford

Published 24 April 2008

A step by step guide to rugby union. Learn how to perfect the skills, tactics and theory of the sport - from basic drills to complete rules.

Cricket

by Clive Gifford

Published 24 April 2008

A step by step guide to cricket. Learn how to perfect the skills, tactics and theory of the sport - from basic drills to complete rules.

Football

by Clive Gifford

Published 13 March 2008

A step by step guide to football. Learn how to perfect the skills, tactics and theory of the game - from basic drills to complete rules.

Swimming

by Clive Gifford

Published 13 March 2008

A step by step guide to swimming, showing how to perfect the techniques and skills.

Netball

by Clive Gifford

Published 10 June 2010

Netball is played in many schools, but it is a far bigger sport than that. Boys and girls, men and women in over 70 countries enjoy its fast action and how the sport demands excellent teamwork. This book will help learn how to play netball using step by step images and detailed descriptions of the sport's skills.

Taekwondo

by Clive Gifford

Published 10 June 2010

Did you know that competitors from 30 different nations entered the first teakwondo world championships in 1973 and that there are now taekwondo schools and students in more than 180 countries around the world? Using step by step images and detailed descriptions, this book explains how you can learn and practice this growing and hugely respected martial art.