The Biomechanics of Sports Techniques

by James G. Hay

Book Overview

Recognized both nationally and internationally as the leading reference guide in the field, this volume provides a scientific basis for analyzing the various sports techniques used in baseball, basketball, football, golf, gymnastics, softball, swimming, and track and field's running, jumping, and throwing. KEY TOPICS: The book explains how these techniques are used by first considering the basic factors involved in the performance of each technique,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 013078494X
• ISBN13: 9780130784940
• Release Date: January 1985
• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Length: 539 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.

Customer Reviews

superb book for students studying sports science

this will help students, or participants about specific sport techniques within their sport. Very technical and good progression for specific movements. Very useful for analysing sporting techniques. Has specific categories detailing swimming, football, baseball and basketball.