Figure Skating For Dummies
Figure Skating For Dummies
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This "Dummies" title on figure skating is aimed at fans of all ages and covers men's, women's and pairs, as well as ice dancing - from jumps and lifts to judging and scoring. It comes complete with tips and advice for aspiring skaters on how to get into the sport.
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Figure Skating For Dummies by Kristi Yamaguchi
"Kristi Yamaguchi knows skating...Her experience and passion for the sport come through on each page." Dick Button, Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist "Kristi truly explains it all ...from sit spins to death drops, from the kiss-and-cry area to center ice." Mark McDonald, Senior Olympic Correspondent, Dallas Morning News Covers Everything from Competitions to the Olympics and Beyond! Olympic Gold Medalist Kristi Yamaguchi Takes You for a Spin Through the World of Figure Skating!Distinguish a toe loop from a Lutz, an Axel, or a SalchowDiscover how skaters select their music, choreography, and costumesUnderstand the judging and scoring of the short and long programsSelect the best boots and skates for every budgetLocate a practice rink and coach to fit your needsGet into skating shape with tips from Kristi's Olympic training regimenUnderstand the differences between amateur and professional skatersKeep score at home or rinkside with the Figure Skating For Dummies Scoring System
Kristi Yamaguchi won the hearts of fans across the globe when she won the Gold Medal at the 1992 Albertville Olympic Winter Games. As an amateur, Kristi won thirteen titles including two consecutive World Championships. American Skating World named her 1996 Skater of the Year and ESPN voted her the top female athlete among adult fans. Today, she travels throughout North America as a headliner in the Discover Stars on Ice tour. Kristi is also actively involved with the Always Dream Foundation, the American Lung Association, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780764550843 |
| ISBN 10 | 0764550845 |
| Title | Figure Skating For Dummies |
| Author | Kristi Yamaguchi |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | John Wiley & Sons Inc |
| Year published | 1997-12-31 |
| Number of pages | 346 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |