Popular Mechanics Why a Curveball Curves: New & Improved Edition

The Incredible Science of Sports

Nonfiction, Sports, Individual Sports, Training, Reference
Cover of the book Popular Mechanics Why a Curveball Curves: New & Improved Edition by William Hayes, Popular Mechanics, Hearst
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Author: William Hayes, Popular Mechanics ISBN: 9781618371232
Publisher: Hearst Publication: June 3, 2014
Imprint: Hearst Language: English
Author: William Hayes, Popular Mechanics
ISBN: 9781618371232
Publisher: Hearst
Publication: June 3, 2014
Imprint: Hearst
Language: English

An absorbing and enlightening inside look at sports secrets—now in an updated and expanded edition! What makes an athlete successful? Why do some players excel? In this new, expanded edition, the experts at Popular Mechanics, along with top athletes, coaches, and sports journalists, explore the science behind everything from the perfect curveball and Phelps's kick to gene doping.

 

There's great new coverage on the recent doping scandals that rocked the Tour de France, as well as a new chapter on lacrosse, and the clear, understandable explanations come from people who really love their game. You'll even learn how to bend it like Beckham—or at least how Beckham did it. This book is for both the player and the fan, helping athletes become better prepared and giving enthusiasts a more complete appreciation of the subtle nuances of competition.

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An absorbing and enlightening inside look at sports secrets—now in an updated and expanded edition! What makes an athlete successful? Why do some players excel? In this new, expanded edition, the experts at Popular Mechanics, along with top athletes, coaches, and sports journalists, explore the science behind everything from the perfect curveball and Phelps's kick to gene doping.

 

There's great new coverage on the recent doping scandals that rocked the Tour de France, as well as a new chapter on lacrosse, and the clear, understandable explanations come from people who really love their game. You'll even learn how to bend it like Beckham—or at least how Beckham did it. This book is for both the player and the fan, helping athletes become better prepared and giving enthusiasts a more complete appreciation of the subtle nuances of competition.

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