“Mastering these drills will arm your players with one of the biggest intangibles necessary to perform well--confidence.”--Michele SmithTwo-time Olympic gold medalist and Hall of Fame pitcher Michele Smith throws one right down the middle with this big collection of more than 250 skill-building drills developed especially for coaches of fast-pitch recreation league, travel ball, and high school softball players, ages eight to eighteen.Straight from the Michele Smith Gold Camps and Clinics, these drills are designed to give you all the tools you need to teach the entire range of offensive and defensive softball skills. With Michele's expert guidance and instruction, you'll coach your players to:Master the mechanics of footwork for fielding with hustleSwing for the fences and hit the fastest pitchesCatch the ball proactively and throw it quickly and accurately to its targetDefend the infield and outfield with speed and confidenceRun the bases swiftly and strategicallyRefine fast-pitch skills so they can windmill like MicheleAnd much more
ONAG, as the book is commonly known, is one of those rare publications that sprang to life in a moment of creative energy and has remained influential for over a quarter of a century. Originally written to define the relation between the theories of transfinite numbers and mathematical games, the resulting work is a mathematically sophisticated but eminently enjoyable guide to game theory. By defining numbers as the strengths of positions in certain games, the author arrives at a new class, the surreal numbers, that includes both real numbers and ordinal numbers. These surreal numbers are applied in the author's mathematical analysis of game strategies. The additions to the Second Edition present recent developments in the area of mathematical game theory, with a concentration on surreal numbers and the additive theory of partizan games.
Android Game Apps are getting hot! Android phones are the most talked about devices in the wireless world alongside iPhones, and Android Games and other Apps have been growing at rapid rate. Many of us have filled our favorite Android phone or mobile device with games, and many of us hope to develop the next best-selling, most talked-about game. But where to start? Beginning Android Games offers everything you need to join the ranks of successful Android game developers. The book is a step-by-step beginner's guide to game development on the Android platform. You'll start with game design fundamentals and programming basics, and then progress towards creating your own basic game engine and playable game. While games are all about fun, at the same time, they're serious business. With this book, you're going to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty with some hardcore coding: * Understand the two types of game programming for Android, the Canvas method and OpenGL. The book will mostly focus on OpenGL, both 2D and (introductory) 3D.* Receive an outline of what makes a good, flexible game engine for Android.*Move through an extended tutorial in building a basic 2D OpenGL engine and playable game.What you'll learn* Android-specific game design fundamentals-recognizing your audience, managing the capabilities and limits of the different Android devices, and generic goals for good game design.* How to design a game people will want to pay to play, and why Android is the platform to choose.* Build a game that fits in with the Android platform, and behaves how the user wants it to.* Explore the benefits of both traditional Canvas-drawn and hardware-accelerated 2D and 3D graphics.* Create your own flexible game engine.* Work through detailed examples and tutorials on many aspects of 2D game programming.* Complete your own playable 2D OpenGL games.Who this book is for This book is for Android (or Java) developers looking to write their first game-it requires some generic programming knowledge. Also, it's for game de
Finally the eagerly-awaited next edition of Luke Ahearn's cornerstone game art book: 3D Game Textures is on its way. The book will be refreshed per the latest revision of Photoshop and the latest game industry trends and developments. 3D Game Textures allows next-gen game artists to learn to create everything from bricks to books in Photoshop with this step-by-step instructional guide. Because texture is 99% of what a gamer sees when playing, this topic deserves considerable coverage but has gotten little attention. Unlike anything on the market, this book concentrates soley on texturing, and provides an in-depth guide to game texturing with hundreds of high-quality examples. Game artists learn all they need to know on the topic, including basic artistic principles, tools and techniques, and specific step-by-step tutorials that explain how to create textures for myriad environments. NEW COVERAGE OF: the latest version of Photoshop; Adding multiple edg
Offers step-by-step instructions that lead you through the music and sound effects process - from developing the skills and purchasing the right equipment to keeping your clients happy. This title shows how you can create music and sound effects for games.
A Coach?s Guide to Emotional Intelligence is a groundbreaking book that combines the topics of coaching and emotional intelligence in a down-to-earth resource for coaches, facilitators, and consultants. The authors, James Bradford Terrell and Marcia Hughes ?two experts in the field of emotional intelligence training?offer a number of elegant solutions that help coaches and their clients develop the authentic emotional skills needed to meet the challenges of today?s increasingly complex world. The book clearly shows how EI coaching can be applied within organizations and provides a solid coaching method for use with leaders in business settings. The book outlines five highly-effective strategies for developing influential leaders.
This beautifully illustrated guide celebrates some of the most significant award winning public spaces in major cities in the UK and Ireland over the last ten years.Dealing with a range of contemporary and innovating designed landscapes from urban spaces to public parks, this book focuses on those that have been awarded the highest design accolade from the Royal Institute of British Architects, The Royal Town andPlanning Institute, The Landscape Institute and The Civic Trust. Focusing on designs in ten major cities, and providing a snappy synopsis of each of the spaces in terms of its design statement, function, location, design team and award commentary, It illustrates tothe reader what makes 'good design' in the public realm, providing both information and inspiration.* Beautifully illustrated guide to award winning contemporary urban spaces in the UK and Ireland* Covers a diverse selection of spaces from parks to water fronts to city spaces* Provides a synopsis for each design including comments from each of the judging panels involved
A guide to workshop tools, including drills, hammers, sanders, pliers, spanners and chisels, and do-it-yourself materials and equipment, from concrete and plaster to roofing materials and tiling equipment. It includes step-by-step instructions for tackling a variety of basic carpentry projects around the home.
An Inside Guide to Game Design is for anyone wanting to become a professional game designer. Focusing on creating the game mechanics for data-driven games, it covers role-playing, real-time strategy, first-person shooter, simulation, and other games. Written by a 25-year veteran of the game industry, the guide offers detailed explanations of how to design the data sets used to resolve game play for moving, combat, solving puzzles, interacting with NPCs, managing inventory, and much more. Advice on developing stories for games, building maps and levels, and designing the graphical user interface is also included.
Finally the eagerly-awaited next edition of Luke Ahearn's cornerstone game art book: 3D Game Textures is on its way. The book will be refreshed per the latest revision of Photoshop and the latest game industry trends and developments. 3D Game Textures allows next-gen game artists to learn to create everything from bricks to books in Photoshop with this step-by-step instructional guide. Because texture is 99% of what a gamer sees when playing, this topic deserves considerable coverage but has gotten little attention. Unlike anything on the market, this book concentrates soley on texturing, and provides an in-depth guide to game texturing with hundreds of high-quality examples. Game artists learn all they need to know on the topic, including basic artistic principles, tools and techniques, and specific step-by-step tutorials that explain how to create textures for myriad environments. NEW COVERAGE OF: the latest version of Photoshop; Adding multiple edg
This new edition includes: - Xbox 360; - PlayStation 3; - Wii; - Nintendo DS; - Sony PSP. Contents: - Essential Skill sets and Tools; - Getting organized and ready for business; - Finding and Getting the Jobs; - The Bidding Process; - Making the Deals; - Setting the Stage; - Creating Music for Games; - Creating Sound Effects for Games; - Blending the Total Soundscape; - Understanding Game Platforms and their Audio Development Issues; - For the Developer - Game over - Not hardly; - Appendix A - The Grammy's and other awards. DVD includes: Audio " cinematic examples and sample business contracts, audio samples, demos, interviews, and Dolby's latest Sound Development Kit so that game composers " sound designers can benefit by porting to their own work; Reviews.
Shows game developers how to use OpenGL to create dynamic 3D game environments and effects. OpenGL is an application programming interface (API) that exposes hardware features needed to create computer graphics. Unlike Microsoft's Direct3D, which only works on Windows, OpenGL works across all platforms. OpenGL Game Programming is a complete guide to game development using the OpenGL graphics API. Myriad examples are included to demonstrate various concepts such as coloring, texture mapping, blending, lighting, coordinate transforms, 3D modeling, collision detection, and several other key concepts involved in game development. It also covers how to integrate the non-graphical elements of MS's DirectX into OpenGL games so that users can incorporate sound, music, and networking functions. Teaching users how to use OpenGL to create dynamic 3D environments and effects for use in game development, this book covers all the fundamentals so that users can program OpenGL API to its fullest potential. Anyone interested in game development will find the information in this book invaluable as they begin to create dynamic game graphics. On CD-ROM: Software development kits, demos, libraries, sample games, and other utilities.
In recent years, Britain's attitude to food has changed. In a world that is becoming more eco-aware, 'organic' and 'corn fed' meat is gaining popularity at the expense of immoral, processed food. And yet strangely, 'game' - strictly speaking any bird or animal living wild, which is hunted for food - remains on the fringes on many people's diet. Many people would rather pay twice the price at a supermarket for a comparatively tasteless chicken. Tebbit, a keen amateur chef, uses The Game Cookbook to showcase his favourite game recipes featuring pheasant, partridge, duck, grouse, woodpigeon, woodcock, deer, rabbit, hare and more. Whether the recipe is a relatively simple casserole or a more challenging creation such as pheasant with apples and cream or rabbit with white wine and mushroom, Tebbit's easy to follow style will guarantee consistent results. The book also includes a concise guide to game, advice on kitchen equipment, handy conversion charts and individual hints on the various game included.The Game Cookbook is a mouth-watering morsel for eco-cooks, traditional food-lovers and those who are looking for some money-saving ways to provide tasty, wholesome meat dishes to the family. The Rt. Hon. Norman Tebbit CH, PC, is a former Member of Parliament for Chingford. He is the author of several books, including Britain's Future, Values of Freedom, Upwardly Mobile and Unfinished Business. He is a keen amateur cook and a fan of Delia Smith and Sophie Grigson.
Finally the eagerly-awaited next edition of Luke Ahearn's cornerstone game art book: 3D Game Textures is on its way. The book will be refreshed per the latest revision of Photoshop and the latest game industry trends and developments. 3D Game Textures allows next-gen game artists to learn to create everything from bricks to books in Photoshop with this step-by-step instructional guide. Because texture is 99% of what a gamer sees when playing, this topic deserves considerable coverage but has gotten little attention. Unlike anything on the market, this book concentrates soley on texturing, and provides an in-depth guide to game texturing with hundreds of high-quality examples. Game artists learn all they need to know on the topic, including basic artistic principles, tools and techniques, and specific step-by-step tutorials that explain how to create textures for myriad environments. NEW COVERAGE OF: the latest version of Photoshop; Adding multiple edg
An Inside Guide to Game Design is for anyone wanting to become a professional game designer. Focusing on creating the game mechanics for data-driven games, it covers role-playing, real-time strategy, first-person shooter, simulation, and other games. Written by a 25-year veteran of the game industry, the guide offers detailed explanations of how to design the data sets used to resolve game play for moving, combat, solving puzzles, interacting with NPCs, managing inventory, and much more. Advice on developing stories for games, building maps and levels, and designing the graphical user interface is also included.
This new edition includes: - Xbox 360; - PlayStation 3; - Wii; - Nintendo DS; - Sony PSP. Contents: - Essential Skill sets and Tools; - Getting organized and ready for business; - Finding and Getting the Jobs; - The Bidding Process; - Making the Deals; - Setting the Stage; - Creating Music for Games; - Creating Sound Effects for Games; - Blending the Total Soundscape; - Understanding Game Platforms and their Audio Development Issues; - For the Developer - Game over - Not hardly; - Appendix A - The Grammy's and other awards. DVD includes: Audio " cinematic examples and sample business contracts, audio samples, demos, interviews, and Dolby's latest Sound Development Kit so that game composers " sound designers can benefit by porting to their own work; Reviews.
Shows game developers how to use OpenGL to create dynamic 3D game environments and effects. OpenGL is an application programming interface (API) that exposes hardware features needed to create computer graphics. Unlike Microsoft's Direct3D, which only works on Windows, OpenGL works across all platforms. OpenGL Game Programming is a complete guide to game development using the OpenGL graphics API. Myriad examples are included to demonstrate various concepts such as coloring, texture mapping, blending, lighting, coordinate transforms, 3D modeling, collision detection, and several other key concepts involved in game development. It also covers how to integrate the non-graphical elements of MS's DirectX into OpenGL games so that users can incorporate sound, music, and networking functions. Teaching users how to use OpenGL to create dynamic 3D environments and effects for use in game development, this book covers all the fundamentals so that users can program OpenGL API to its fullest potential. Anyone interested in game development will find the information in this book invaluable as they begin to create dynamic game graphics. On CD-ROM: Software development kits, demos, libraries, sample games, and other utilities.
Provides practical information and tools for integrating the Practices of Exemplary Leadership into a coaching practice or program. This title enables coaches to adapt their coaching regimen to include the Leadership Challenge and the Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI).
Bring out the best in your leaders!Done well, leadership and coaching are closely intertwined: Good leaders coach and good coaches lead. Now, in A Coach's Guide to Developing Exemplary Leaders, leadership experts Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner and coaching expert Elaine Biech show you how to incorporate the proven leadership development principles of the bestselling book, The Leadership Challenge to inject a new level of success into your coaching practice or program.A Coach's Guide to Developing Exemplary Leaders introduces coaches to The Leadership Challenge model, the Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI), and The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership—Model the Way, Inspire a Shared Vision, Challenge the Process, Enable Others to Act, and Encourage the Heart—and provides a road map for quickly and easily including them in your coaching regiment to:Help leaders develop precise critical skills within The Five PracticesDevelop high potential leaders to be even more effectiveEnable leaders to implement The Five Practices in their daily routineFacilitate a leader's transition to a new positionCustomize a program for the classroom, online, or one-on-one coachingAddress questions and facilitate solutions to common problemsMoreover, the book outlines the competencies of accomplished coaching and lists the "e;6Cs for Coaching"e;—six specific steps for taking your coaching process from start to finish—so you can apply The Five Practices to your own growth as a coach.Filled with best practices and success stories as well as worksheets and checklists, A Coach's Guide to Developing Exemplary Leaders hands you a powerful new tool to help your leaders move to excellence.
Shows how EI coaching can be applied within organizations and provides a coaching method for use with leaders in business settings. This book outlines five strategies for developing influential leaders.
First impressions are critical.Make yours count with a winning sales letter!You know how important it is to make an authentic personal connection with clients andpotential customers. You live for elevator pitches and face-to-face contact. You enjoy makingpeople comfortable while offering ways to serve their needs.But do you put as much time and effort into that other, equally important sales tool: the writtenword? Communications, marketing, and media expert Ralph Allora shows how to crafteffective messages that reach out to new clients, keep you on their radar, and close the deal.Winning Sales Letters—From Prospect to Close teaches you how to:Strategize your messages for every stage of the selling processCommand attention and motivate your clientsPut your best self in every noteCreate engaging approaches for letters, e-mails, and text messagesAvoid the mistakes that sabotage great communication“A sleek, practical guide to writing winning sales communications. Whether you’re anovice trying to ‘earn’ the meeting or a savvy pro with writer’s block, this bookwill help you connect, engage, and build trust with your customers.”David Forgione, VP, Multi-Media Sales, The Wall Street Journal
Bring out the best in your leaders!Done well, leadership and coaching are closely intertwined: Good leaders coach and good coaches lead. Now, in A Coach's Guide to Developing Exemplary Leaders, leadership experts Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner and coaching expert Elaine Biech show you how to incorporate the proven leadership development principles of the bestselling book, The Leadership Challenge to inject a new level of success into your coaching practice or program.A Coach's Guide to Developing Exemplary Leaders introduces coaches to The Leadership Challenge model, the Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI), and The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership—Model the Way, Inspire a Shared Vision, Challenge the Process, Enable Others to Act, and Encourage the Heart—and provides a road map for quickly and easily including them in your coaching regiment to:Help leaders develop precise critical skills within The Five PracticesDevelop high potential leaders to be even more effectiveEnable leaders to implement The Five Practices in their daily routineFacilitate a leader's transition to a new positionCustomize a program for the classroom, online, or one-on-one coachingAddress questions and facilitate solutions to common problemsMoreover, the book outlines the competencies of accomplished coaching and lists the "e;6Cs for Coaching"e;—six specific steps for taking your coaching process from start to finish—so you can apply The Five Practices to your own growth as a coach.Filled with best practices and success stories as well as worksheets and checklists, A Coach's Guide to Developing Exemplary Leaders hands you a powerful new tool to help your leaders move to excellence.
leverage (lev'r ij) The power to act or influence. ditch (dich) Slang, to get rid of; discard. Finally, here is a powerful tool that will show you how to take full advantage of your strengths and most positive qualities, while at the same time discarding or getting around whatever gets in your way. Scott Blanchard and Madeleine Homan, co-founders of Coaching.com, share their groundbreaking program, honed by fourteen years of high-level executive coaching and consulting. They offer new perspectives on how to spend your precious and limited resources, time, emotions, passions, and energy to generate the best results. The three-part process begins with a twenty-five-question self-assessment, then moves on to the Three Perspectives -- major life queries that focus on how you are perceived, your own self-image, and self-imposed limitations. The final step, the Seven Leverage Points, offers fresh insight into the choices you make and how you conduct yourself in business and in life. You will find immediately applicable tools to appraise and manage your work environment and personal gifts. You will be guided to make tiny but crucial shifts in getting needs met and drawing boundaries.Leverage Your Best, Ditch The Rest eliminates the stupid stuff that distracts you and gets in your way. It shows you how to capitalize on what you've got going for you and how to invest in yourself like a hot new stock.
Android Game Apps are getting hot! Android phones are the most talked about devices in the wireless world alongside iPhones, and Android Games and other Apps have been growing at rapid rate. Many of us have filled our favorite Android phone or mobile device with games, and many of us hope to develop the next best-selling, most talked-about game. But where to start? Beginning Android Games offers everything you need to join the ranks of successful Android game developers. The book is a step-by-step beginner's guide to game development on the Android platform. You'll start with game design fundamentals and programming basics, and then progress towards creating your own basic game engine and playable game. While games are all about fun, at the same time, they're serious business. With this book, you're going to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty with some hardcore coding: * Understand the two types of game programming for Android, the Canvas method and OpenGL. The book will
Turn your musical passion into a profitable career with this exhaustive, indispensable resource for game audio. Develop the business and technical skills you need to succeed in the multibillion dollar games industry. Step-by-step instructions lead you through the entire music and sound effects process - from developing the essential skills and purchasing the right equipment to keeping your clients happy. Create music and sound effects for games. Master the exacting specifications for composing music and creating sound effects on the various gaming platforms and systems. Technical considerations are explained in detail so that game audio professionals can make sense of complicated systems, learn about the highly involved programming elements, and create high quality audio without a hitch.This new edition includes:Information on hot new next-generation game consoles - Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, Nintendo DS, and Sony PSP. The companion DVD features audio an
"e;Coach Hatchell's book is a must-read for every girls' basketball coach. She is fantastic in every phase of the game, and I love watching her teams play."e;—Roy Williams, head men's basketball coach, University of North Carolina, and Associated Press Coach of the Year, 2006What does it take to turn a good coach into a great one? You need to be a teacher, a motivator, a guru of X's and O's. Coach Sylvia Hatchell shows you how she manages all these roles and gives you her winning advice to creating a team of champions.Head coach of the University of North Carolina's women's team, Coach Hathcell combines the Tar Heels' longstanding tradition of basketball greatness with her personal dedication to guiding young women as she teaches you how to:Communicate effectively to get peak performances from 11- to 18-year-old girlsTeach all the fundamentals of the game and run a productive, high-energy practiceDevelop a formidable offense and tenacious defenseMaster 75 of her favorite drills, ranging in difficulty from beginner to advanced
Helps you become a coach who can give kids the sports experience they deserve. This book also helps you: survive your first practice and game; win over problem players and parents; know what to do in a game situation; reach all your players; work with girls and boys; match your drills and strategies to age and ability; and more.
Your hands-on guide to coaching youth volleyballHave you been asked to coach a youth volleyball team? This friendly, practical guide helps you grasp the basics and take charge on the court. You get expert advice on teaching key skills to different age groups, running safe and effective practices, helping struggling players, encouraging good sportsmanship, and leading your team with confidence during a match. Lay the groundwork for a great season develop your coaching philosophy, run an effective preseason meeting, and get up to speed on the rules and terminology of the sport Build your team size up the players, find roles for everyone to succeed in, and coach all different types of kids Teach the basics of volleyball from serving and passing to setting, attacking, and blocking, instruct your players successfully in all the key elements Raise the level of play teach more advanced offensive and defensive skills and keep your kids' interest in volleyball going strong Make the moms and dads happy work with parents to ensure a successful and fun season Score extra points keep your players healthy and injury free, resolve conflicts, and coach a volleyball club teamOpen the book and find: Clear explanations of the game's fundamentals An assortment of the sport's best drills The equipment your team needs Player positions and their responsibilities Tips for running fun-filled practices Refinements for your coaching strategies How to meet players' special needs Ten ways to make the season memorable
"e;Gives die-hard fans and newcomers to the sport the inside edge!"e;—Scotty Bowman, NHL's winningest coach and former coach of the Detroit Red Wings"e;Nothing gets by John Davidson. If the first edition didn’t already make you a fan, then this edition will!"e;—Mark Messier, NHL All-Star"e;My dog, Blue, and I ran out to get Hockey For Dummies, 2nd Edition. We give it two paws up!"e;—Don Cherry, former NHL coach and “Coaches Corner” commentator for Hockey Night in Canada"e;...a must read for all hockey fans!"e;—John Vanbiesbrouck, former goaltender, New York Islanders"e;...the most comprehensive, easily understood source of hockey history and instruction I've ever come across. Not only was 'JD' a superb player in the NHL, he is also an extremely skilled commentator sharing his knowledge of the game with fans all over North America. From hat tricks to power plays, Hockey For Dummies provides the reader with the wisdom of an expert. —From the Foreword by Wayne GretzkyThis updated edition of the bestselling guide to all things hockey is packed with illustrations and play-by-play descriptions, diagrams, and photos of the NHL’s greatest players. It tells you how to:Gear up safely with the right equipmentImprove your skills with drillsWarm up mentally—and physically—before hitting the iceRespect rules and good sportsmanshipFind US and Canadian leagues and campsFormer New York Ranger, John Davidson offers you plays only the pros know and tips for playing hockey at any level. And he fills you in on:Hockey ABCs, its origins, positions, gear, rules, and moreThe complete NHL—explores the various leagues, greatest players, training, and tons of fascinating facts, figures, and priceless triviaThe best ways to follow the game from the stands or on TVHow the pros do it—includes tips from Gretzky on passing, Messier on winning face-offs, and other star players on how to play like a proFrom youth leagues to the s
Whether you're a newcomer to the game or a league player looking to sharpen your skills and understanding, A Basic Guide to Softball will enhance your appreciation of the history of the sport and its rules and fundamentals. You'll learn the basic skills and strategies needed for each position, find out how to choose and care for your equipment, and meet the members of the Olympic Gold Medal-winning USA Softball Team. Special features include: Results of the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia; profiles of US Women's Softball Team members; history of Softball in the Olympic Games; rules for Fast Pitch, Modified Pitch, Slow Pitch, and 16-Inch Slow Pitch; practical advice about health and fitness; guidelines for players, parents, fans, and volunteers
Your hands-on guide to coaching youth volleyballHave you been asked to coach a youth volleyball team? This friendly, practical guide helps you grasp the basics and take charge on the court. You get expert advice on teaching key skills to different age groups, running safe and effective practices, helping struggling players, encouraging good sportsmanship, and leading your team with confidence during a match. Lay the groundwork for a great season develop your coaching philosophy, run an effective preseason meeting, and get up to speed on the rules and terminology of the sport Build your team size up the players, find roles for everyone to succeed in, and coach all different types of kids Teach the basics of volleyball from serving and passing to setting, attacking, and blocking, instruct your players successfully in all the key elements Raise the level of play teach more advanced offensive and defensive skills and keep your kids' interest in volleyball going strong Make the moms and dads happy work with parents to ensure a successful and fun season Score extra points keep your players healthy and injury free, resolve conflicts, and coach a volleyball club teamOpen the book and find: Clear explanations of the game's fundamentals An assortment of the sport's best drills The equipment your team needs Player positions and their responsibilities Tips for running fun-filled practices Refinements for your coaching strategies How to meet players' special needs Ten ways to make the season memorable
A comprehensive guide to baseball fundamentals that helps players and coaches build winning teams togetherWatching major-league baseball today, many fans wonder what happened to the fundamentals of the game when they see a highly paid outfielder miss the cutoff man or a multimillion-dollar pitcher fail to lay down a bunt. What's missing are the basics--and that's precisely the content of this classic bestseller.Updated and revised to address today's baseball rules and trends, Basic Baseball Strategy helps you, whether you’re a beginning coach, a player from a youth or advanced league to master the fundamentals of the game--from the hit-and-run to the squeeze play, from when to steal to when to sacrifice. Former collegiate coach S. H. "e;Chuck"e; Freeman explains not only how to execute baseball's most basic plays but also why and when to do so.
Presents a picture of how to play basketball and how to coach basketball. This book helps to survive your first practice and first game; win over problem players - and parents; know what to do in game situations; reach all your players; work with girls and boys; match your drills and strategies to age and ability; and, make it fun and rewarding.
Take Your Doubles Game to the Next Level!Whether you're trying to improve your doubles game or are just getting started playing tennis with a partner, The Art of Doubles is the book for you. Author Pat Blaskower is your personal coach, guiding and encouraging you and your partner to play winning tennis by showing you how to:choose a compatible partnerdetermine your jobs on the courtlearn poaching skillscommunicate with each other and opposing teamsmaintain mental toughnessuse various formations and strategiespick your shots intelligentlydecide where to play: tournaments or leaguesand much, much more!The book also includes detailed court diagrams that show you how to execute offense, defense, and tactical plays; checklists that summarize the most important points of each chapter; and on-court drills to help you improve and refine your skills. The Art of Doubles is loaded with practical, proven tennis strategies that you can put to work immediately to see improvements in your own doubles game!
Shows readers how to play the game without being turned into a "mark" - alone, outraged and disappointed - but rather as a "slayer", empowered with the knowledge to outwit, outlast and outplay the player. This is a hilarious guide to playing the player at his own game - and winning. "Don't hate the player - hate the game"? Not any more.
With government growth and expenditures growing every year, there are endless opportunities for millions of American small businesses to get into the government game. This is a guide to winning government business contracts. It also includes a CD-ROM featuring sample proposals, government forms, Web sites, and other resources.
Gearing up for the AP Chemistry exam? AP Chemistry For Dummies is packed with all the resources and help you need to do your very best. This AP Chemistry study guide gives you winning test-taking tips, multiple-choice strategies, and topic guidelines, as well as great advice on optimizing your study time and hitting the top of your game on test day.This user-friendly guide helps you prepare without perspiration by developing a pre-test plan, organizing your study time, and getting the most out or your AP course. You’ll get help understanding atomic structure and bonding, grasping atomic geometry, understanding how colliding particles produce states, and much more. Two full-length practice exams help you build your confidence, get comfortable with test formats, identify your strengths and weaknesses, and focus your studies. Discover how toCreate and follow a pretest planUnderstand everything you must know about the examDevelop a multiple-choice strategyFigure out displacement, combustion, and acid-base reactionsGet familiar with stoichiometryDescribe patterns and predict propertiesGet a handle on organic chemistry nomenclatureKnow your way around laboratory concepts, tasks, equipment, and safetyAnalyze laboratory dataUse practice exams to maximize your scoreAP Chemistry For Dummies gives you the support, confidence, and test-taking know-how you need to demonstrate your ability when it matters most.
FIRST LEGO League (FLL) is an international program for kids ages 9 to 14 that combines a hands-on, interactive robotics program and research presentation with a sports-like atmosphere. Authors James Floyd Kelly and Jonathan Daudelin-both participants in numerous FIRST LEGO League competitions-have teamed up to bring coaches, teachers, parents, and students an all-in-one guide to FLL. Written for both rookie and experienced teams, FIRST LEGO League: The Unofficial Guide includes in-depth coverage of topics like team formation and organization, robot building and programming, and the basics of getting involved with FLL. Before the authors delve into the specifics of robot and team building, they reveal the fascinating history of the FIRST organization and the sometimes puzzling structure of the FLL competition. Using a combination of real-life stories and candid commentary from actual FLL teams, as well as recollections of their own experiences, they offer an abundance of helpful guidance and dependable building and programming examples. FIRST LEGO League: The Unofficial Guide explores the complex workings and structure of the FLL competition, including its four key components: Robot Game, Technical Interview, Project, and Teamwork. You'll learn how to:Organize, recruit, and manage a team Find equipment, mentors, and funding Design, build, and program winning robots Tackle each of the four FLL components-from Robot Game to Teamwork Use strategies and techniques from FLL masters to increase your scores No matter what your role in the FLL competition, FIRST LEGO League: The Unofficial Guide will make you a better competitor, builder, designer, and team member. The only ingredient you need to add is your competitive spirit!
This guide includes hundreds of drills, diagrams, action photographs, and humorous sports quotes. It comprehensively covers the fundamentals of the game while providing insights into coaching and playing. It gives you detailed instructions covering: The fundamentals: how to grip and hold a basketball, passing, catching, dribbling, faking, jumping, running, footwork, rebounding, and shooting; How to play the post; Offensive strategies; Man-to-man and zone defenses; Full, three-quarters and half-court presses; Out-of-bounds plays; Over 200 drills; Sample practice plans; Coaching strategies; Tips on communicating with players and parents; Excerpts from official basketball rules, and more. The guide provides tips on how to develop a plan for the season, suggestions on how to communicate with players and parents, offensive fundamentals like shooting and the fast break, special situations, such as the press and out-of-bounds plays, tips on developing strategies and effective practice plans, and appendices that include the all-important rules of the game, basketball definitions, and references to other basketball books and web sites.This unique book includes funny and interesting quotes from sports legends and others that serve as reminders to enjoy the game. As an additional teaching tool, state-of-the-art illustrative diagrams are included to assist coaches and players alike.
Part of the Haynes manuals, this is a guide to training for and playing Rugby Union. Ranging from health and fitness through to training, game technique, team play and coaching, it analyses and explains the various aspects of the game. It also includes training drills that are suitable for beginner, intermediate and senior players.
This fun and friendly book looks at real-life PR stunts that will blow your mind and inspire you to develop innovative and creative ways to get your company noticed. PR guru Peter Shankman chronicles the most ridiculous, outrageous, and possibly crazy PR stunts of all time—explaining why some work and others don’t. This is a funny, insightful guide to winning the PR game.
It's a few weeks before the finals and Coach Wallace has to go overseas, but he leaves the Rovers in the hands of a new coach. He's keen, charming and knows his stuff. But with winning being the only thing he cares about, his coaching methods lead to bitter divisions and a game that is no longer fun. When Lil's brother arrives home from playing for the state team, he helps the Rovers devise a plan to get them back on track. But will he be able to save them total collapse? Time is running out and he's their only hope.
