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The ultimate instruction for young pitchers. In addition to covering all the basic pitches, it also includes sections on proper motion, strength development, and pitching control.

As a sport, an art, a fitness activity, nothing quite beats figure skating for excitement, grace, beauty, or fun. Now former U.S. Champion figure skater John Misha Petkevich shows how you can find your full potential as a figure skater no matter what your age or ability. The lavishly illustrated volume includes:Detailed instructional-photo sequencesWhat to look for in skates, clothing, rinks, and instructionGetting started6 basic turns that every figure skater should know15 spins that you can masterThe keys to preforming 19 clasic figure skating jumps and splits

All across America, people are discovering the pleasures and benfits of mountain biking. Now, in this lively, practical guide, an acclaimed mountain biking authority shows you how to get the most from you fat-tire machine. Read this book and learn: Eight keys to choosing a mountain bike that fits your frame What to look for in clothing, shoes, helmets, gloves the secrets to pedeling, shifting and riding the flats Uphills 12 Things you should know before attempting any downhills Dealing with terrain changes

This one book distills all the information you'll ever need to make your skiing ability soar! Internationally-renowned ski instructor Tim Petrick starts with the oft-overlooked keys of edging, rotary motion and pressure control and then presents a natural skill progression that can help even the least-athletic person ski to his or her ulimate potential. Sports Illustrated Skiiing will show you: Helpful tips on selecting the right equipment and clothing Three fundamentals that can positively transform your skiing How foot-consciousness can make you a more balanced skier Ten easy steps for progressing from christy to parallel skier The secret to skiing steeper sloped Skiing the bumps Nine special exercises that can help you master any mountain Special chapters on year-round training, nutrition, imaging, ski-specific stretching and much, much more

Muscular strength and power: the foundation of total fitness. Now you can improve your total fitness by incorporating strength training into your regular fitness program. Included in this clearly illustrated book are: Everything you need to know about your muscles and how to train them. The 5 properties of a strength conditioning program. A complete guide to the proper use of free weights and machines. Eighty machine and free-weight exercises that can make you stronger. How to beat the GAS (General Adaption Syndrome). Strength training tips for the serious athlete. And much, much more.