- Paperback: 272 pages
- Publisher: Human Kinetics; 1 edition (Nov 4 1998)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0880117109
- ISBN-13: 978-0880117104
- Product Dimensions: 28.8 x 21.6 x 1.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 780 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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#692,924 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #45 in Books > Sports > Individual Sports > Gymnastics
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"""This book represents a truly scientific analysis of rhythmic gymnastics-never done as a whole before. Once you have read it carefully, you'll realize how difficult and long the road to real mastery of this sport is. So far, the achievements of rhythmic gymnastics as a sport are far ahead of the literature written about it. In this respect, this book will show you that including the sport in the Olympics was not accomplished merely by chance. This is a brilliant primer for coaches."""
Vera Atkinson
Press Officer, British Gymnastics
World Champion, Rhythmic Gymnastics-Group Exercises (1968, 1971)
"""This book is an interesting overview of rhythmic gymnastics written from the Eastern European perspective."""
Nancy Marshall
Athlete Wellness Program Manager, USA Gymnastics
Member, U.S. Olympic Artistic Gymnastics Team (1972)
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"""This book represents a truly scientific analysis of rhythmic gymnastics-never done as a whole before. Once you have read it carefully, you'll realize how difficult and long the road to real mastery of this sport is. So far, the achievements of rhythmic gymnastics as a sport are far ahead of the literature written about it. In this respect, this book will show you that including the sport in the Olympics was not accomplished merely by chance. This is a brilliant primer for coaches."""
Vera Atkinson
Press Officer, British Gymnastics
World Champion, Rhythmic Gymnastics-Group Exercises (1968, 1971)
"""This book is an interesting overview of rhythmic gymnastics written from the Eastern European perspective."""
Nancy Marshall
Athlete Wellness Program Manager, USA Gymnastics
Member, U.S. Olympic Artistic Gymnastics Team (1972)
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Book Description
Learn the long-awaited secrets of rhythmic gymnastics success! Started in the Soviet Union in the 1940s, rhythmic gymnastics (RSG) has long been dominated by Europeans. But now, Rhythmic Gymnastics shares the proven European system for training top RSG gymnasts.
Written by an elite coach and the former president of the International Gymnastics Federation, Rhythmic Gymnastics provides information previously unavailable in the Western world. It covers all aspects of technique, training, and competition. If you want your gymnasts to achieve their potential in RSG, this is the book that will help you do it.
Featuring more than 200 illustrations, Rhythmic Gymnastics is the most comprehensive book on the sport. First, you'll learn how to help your gymnasts develop and master:
- leaps, balances, pivots, and other body movements;
- apparatus handling techniques;
- flexibility and coordination; and
- speed, strength, and endurance.
Next, you'll find detailed instruction on how to structure workouts, create a comprehensive training program, and teach important aspects of dance. Finally, Rhythmic Gymnastics shares the keys to composing winning routines and preparing your gymnasts for competition.
Not only is this the perfect book for RSG coaches; it's also an excellent training companion for gymnasts at all levels looking to improve their RSG skills, a helpful reference for parents who want a better understanding of the sport, and an idea book for coaches and gymnasts involved in artistic gymnastics.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A Rhythmic Gymnastics Bible,
By StarGymnast (California, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Rhythmic Gymnastics (Paperback)
This is one of the best, most complete books I have ever read about any sport, and it inspired me to try rhythmic gymnastics, which I now love. A fabulous resource, with plenty of pictures and diagrams, this book includes chapters about body movements, dance, apparatus handling techniques, putting together routines, coaching hints and strategies, competition advice and info, and much, much more. This is the only book that you will need as a rhythmic gymnast or a coach to get the best out of rhythmic gymnastics. A wonderful, fantastic book, and highly recommended!
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The Best Book Out There On Rhythmic Technique,
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This review is from: Rhythmic Gymnastics (Paperback)
This is a great book for coaches and athletes alike. It goes through detailed explainations of jumps, apparatus technique, balances and general dance steps. This book is especially great for coaches because of its detailed descriptions and explainations. Younger gymnasts will need guidance due to technical jargon used, but it is definately a must have for any coach, gymnast or rhythmic enthusiast.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Simply the best book on Rhythmic Gymnastics you will find,
This review is from: Rhythmic Gymnastics (Paperback)
This is the best book on coaching Rhythmic Gymnastics (or any sport) I have ever seen - It is so incredibly detailed. Talk about value for money !- it is absolutely packed to the brim full of precise descriptions on floor technique, handling the apparatus, developing strength and flexibility, dance, preparing for competitions, and more. It also includes many excellent diagrams to accompany the text, demonstrating beautifully the form and technique required for each skill clearly and simply.This book is the ONLY book you will ever need to purchase on Rhythmic Gymnastics to coach all the way up to the elite level. The book offers many good tips for gymnasts wishing to be elite to get the competetive edge they need and to be the best they can be. I thoroughly recommend this book to all.
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