This trail-blazing book is likely to become the definitive manual on playing and coaching cricket. It represents the first time that a cricket coach and a sports scientist (both world experts in their field) have combined their experience, insights and wisdom to create what is probably the most comprehensive and complete book on playing and coaching cricket anywhere in the world.
Unlike many other coaching manuals, Bob Woolmer's Art and Science of Cricket does not simply supply technical 'recipes' for batting, bowling and fielding (although these are thoroughly covered). The goal is to develop true 'all-rounders' - players who show not only technical but mental strength, and who are as physically fit and injury-resistant as possible. The mental, scientific, biomechanical and medical aspects of the game are discussed in detail. Although scientifically and technically thorough, the book is written in a lively style; there are summaries, explanatory illustrations (photographs and diagrams), anecdotes and handy tips from some of the game's greatest players and characters.
| Pages: | 650 | Words: | |
| Size: | 250 x 200 | ISBN: | 9781847733146 |
| Images: | 340 black and white and 60 full colour photographs with 120 black and white illustrations | Format: | hardback |
Jake Palmer receiving his prize of Bob Woolmer's Art and Science of Cricket Picture courtesy of David Hinchliffe, Director of Coaching at PitchVision Academy. |
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Extract taken from Bob Woolmer on Batting |
Extract taken from Bob Woolmer on Bowling |
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