P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, youre probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Curling For Dummies (9780470838280). The book you see here shouldnt be considered a new or updated product. But if youre in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. Were always writing about new topics!
Introduction to Curling Strategy is the first comprehensive book on modern curling strategy. It uses an intuitive approach (and lots of pictures) to make curling strategy easy to understand, even for people who are totally new to the sport. It works through classic scenarios that commonly occur at all levels of curling. And, it shows advanced curlers how to pick tactics based on goals and "intent," rather than play shot-to-shot.
P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, youre probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Curling For Dummies (9780470838280). The book you see here shouldnt be considered a new or updated product. But if youre in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. Were always writing about new topics!
A fun and educational children's book about curling. Join Ailsa on her fun filled day as her grandma introduces her to the sport of curling. Along the way she makes new friends and learns some great life lessons.Age range 4 to 10.
Boris Seidl is a sports teacher and international Curling coach. His book deals with the Science of Curling - technical, physical and practical aspects, with a special focus on youth development. Since summer of 2022, he has been working as a national Curling coach for Brazil, where he has also educated two coaches and ice makers in Sao Paulo. In his new book, he has also included aspects of Wheelchair Curling. The methodology consisted of a literature review, exploratory interviews and an experiment to determine whether pulse rate and accuracy correlate. As a teacher and coach, he focused on youth development. He tried to give an overview of the current situation in Curling. This publication illustrates the potential for improvement, taking into account the sport motor aspects. This book is suitable for coaches, clubs, associations and athletes who want to improve in Curling as a competitive sport.
The major themes in this volume are the rise of Winnipeg to world curling prominence in the nineteenth century and the persistence of that prominence in the twentieth.
Build a rock-solid set of foundational skills and knowledge and improve performance with Curling: Steps to Success. Internationally renowned coach Sean Turriff brings his extensive experience and expertise to Curling: Steps to Success, providing players and coaches with a practical, step-by-step format that develops and improves curlers’ fundamental skill level and decision making. Supplemented by more than 90 photos and illustrations, the book covers essential curling skills such as throws, brushing, delivery, basic shots, and ice reading. Included are detailed explanations of the roles and responsibilities of each team member as well as practical check points for gauging players’ mastery of skills and determining when to progress to more complex tactics and game strategies. Whether you are just beginning or have experience on the sheet, the book’s detailed photo sequences, expert instruction, and developmental drills will have you targeting the rock accurately and consistently in no time. Part of the popular Steps to Success series, which has sold more than two million copies worldwide, Curling: Steps to Success is your guide to on-the-sheet success.
