The fast and easy way to pin down the sport of wrestlingWrestling is a fast-paced sport with many technicalities, rules, and ways to score points—making it difficult for spectators to follow the score and understand whistles and restarts. In Wrestling For Dummies, author and 2008 Olympic Gold medalist Henry Cejudo explains the scoring system and unique rules of wrestling to new competitors, confused parents, and fans of this ancient and captivating sport.Wrestling For Dummies also explains the rich history of the sport and covers thesix styles of competitive wrestling and their distinction from the modern entertainment-based "pro wrestling."Covers Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestlingPlain-English explanations of wrestling rulesDetails the history of wrestlingWhether you're just getting started as a wrestler or enjoy it as a spectator sport, Wresting For Dummies makes this sport accessible and easy to understand. INDICE: Introduction 1Part I: Wrestling 101: Understanding the Ins and Outs of the Sport 7Chapter 1: Getting Familiar with Wrestling Before You Sign Up for the Sport 9Chapter 2: Identifying What Wrestling Is 21Chapter 3: Being Equipped to Wrestle 33Part II: Creating a Solid Wrestling Foundation before Your First Match 43Chapter 4: Knowing What Happens during a Wrestling Match 45Chapter 5: Staying Healthy, Safe, and in Shape 67Chapter 6: The Mental Aspect: Wrestling in the Right Mindset 93Chapter 7: Grappling with the Fundamentals and Basic Movements 109Part III: Hitting the Mat and Using Your Moves 135Chapter 8: On Your Mark, Get Set: Starting Positions 137Chapter 9: Breaking Down Breakdowns and Escapes 147Chapter 10: Reversing Your Fortune: Reversals 167Chapter 11:Taking Down Your Opponent: Attacks and Counterattacks 187Chapter 12: Putting It All Together: Pinning Combinations 221Part IV: The Adults behind You: Coaches and Parents 241Chapter 13: Coaching 101: Being the Best Coach You Can Be 243Chapter 14: Running a Productive Practice with Key Drills 265Chapter 15: Knowing How to Be a Supportive Parent 307Part V: The Part of Tens 323Chapter 16: Ten Tips For Wrestling Success 325Chapter 17: Ten (Plus One) Wrestling Camps You Should Consider Attending 333Index 343
- ISBN: 978-1-118-11797-2
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 384
- Fecha Publicación: 10/05/2012
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés