The Art and Science of Cricket Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a review for the 2009 Edition from Firefly...
This book is a monster! Large-format hardback, 655 pp, a little under 5 pounds. Pictorial hardback boards with a sewn binding. Illustrations throughout, including some color plates.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part I: Discovering Cricket
- The Challenge of Cricket
- The Mind Game
Part II: Cricket Techniques
- Batting
- Vision and Batting
- Bowling
- Fielding and Wicket-keeping
Part III: Thinking Cricket
- Strategy and Captaincy
- Statistics: A View of the Future?
- Coaching
Part IV: Cricket Science
- Physiology and Fitness
- Whither Cricket? The Future of the Game
Bibliography
Index

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Ten years in the making, this book is truly complete and the first of its kind.

The Art and Science of Cricket represents the groundbreaking partnership between international cricket coach Bob Woolmer and renowned sports scientist Tim Noakes, who combined their skills to create this one-of-a-kind encyclopedic guide to cricket.

The author provides exhaustive instruction and guidance, covering the entire range of techniques and strategies. Explanatory illustrations, anecdotes and handy tips from some of the game's greatest players are also included.

Some of the features are:


Advice on batting, bowling, fielding and wicket-keeping
Woolmer's personal philosophies
Unique insights on the required mental skills
Training, nutrition and injuries
Clothing, equipment and the rules of cricket
Cutting-edge research on the science and medicine of cricket
Action photos of international league play
Cricketing lore for lovers of the game.


The Art and Science of Cricket is the ultimate book for cricket fans, players and coaches.

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