Tell Me About Sport Series

Skateboarding

by Clive Gifford

Published 17 June 2004

Serious board-talking...

From the Push Off, to the Tick Tack Attack, from the Backside Ollie Grab to the Pop Shove It - whether you skateboard already and just want some insider tips, or you are interested in learning from scratch, this book is for you. Discover everything you need to know, from basic techniques to advanced skills and tactics. Includes:

A look at the best equipment to buy
How to choose a board and look after it properly
Customising equipment
Skate competitions and skate parks around the world
Learn from the best! Pick up tricks from the experts, get up close to some extreme images of top stars in action and get some info on the history of boarding.

Tennis

by Clive Gifford and Rita Storey

Published 26 April 2007

This series tells the reader everything they need to know to participate in and enjoy their favourite sport. Rules, equipment, famous competitors and major competitions are all covered.

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.

Cycling

by Clive Gifford

Published 25 May 2010

An informative and accessible introduction to learn all about the most popular sports that take place at the summer Olympics, held in a different country every four years.

Gymnastics

by Clive Gifford

Published 25 May 2010

Cricket

by Clive Gifford

Published 20 July 2009

Martial Arts

by Clive Gifford

Published 10 June 2009

Running

by Clive Gifford

Published January 2008

Football

by Clive Gifford

Published 18 March 2002

Explores different sports how and where they're played, the equipment and kit needed and how to get involved. This title contains tips on training and on developing techniques. It features sporting heroes at the top of their game, with photos of them showing their skills in action.