{"product_id":"badminton-2nd-edition-epub","title":"Badminton 2nd Edition epub","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-author\" id=\"display-author\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-ancillaries\" id=\"display-ancillaries\"\u003eAncillaries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-quote\" id=\"display-quote\"\u003eQuotes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlayers clocking shuttlecocks at speeds of 200 miles per hour, new scoring rules, and nonstop action make badminton one of the fastest racket sports in the world. With \u003ci\u003eBadminton: Steps to Success\u003c\/i\u003e you will learn the skills and tactics to excel at the highest level. Through detailed, fully illustrated instruction, you will develop precision, power, and finesse as you use this step-by-step guide to master serves, forehands, backhands, clears, drop shots, smashes, drives, and more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBadminton: Steps to Success\u003c\/i\u003e also breaks down common errors players make and provides corrective techniques to pinpoint problems and improve execution. Over 100 drills will further enforce correct technique, with designated drills for tactical practice, conditioning, and teamwork for doubles play.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you're ready to master today's game, rely on the one resource proven to make a difference. \u003ci\u003eBadminton: Steps to Success\u003c\/i\u003e——part of the popular Steps to Success Sports Series with more than 1.5 million copies sold—is your ticket to winning play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 1. Racket Handling and Footwork\u003cbr\u003eStep 2. Serve\u003cbr\u003eStep 3. Forehand and Backhand Overhead\u003cbr\u003eStep 4. Clear\u003cbr\u003eStep 5. Drop Shot\u003cbr\u003eStep 6. Smash\u003cbr\u003eStep 7. Drive\u003cbr\u003eStep 8. Advanced Techniques\u003cbr\u003eStep 9. Tactics and Strategies\u003cbr\u003eStep 10. Doubles Play\u003cbr\u003eStep 11. Conditioning\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTony Grice\u003c\/b\u003e has played and coached badminton for over 40 years. He has been ranked nationally as high as 11th in open men's doubles and 15th in open men's singles. At the masters level, he won the 1998 U.S. National Championship in masters men's singles, as well as the 1998 and 1999 U.S. National Championship in masters men's doubles. At the 2003 National Senior Games, he finished second in 55+ badminton singles and doubles. At the 2008 U.S. Senior National Badminton Tournament, Grice won the 40+ mixed doubles and the 60+ men's doubles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrice served as the head women's varsity badminton coach at Northwestern State University of Louisiana from 1973-1975. In 1975, two team members were among the first eight women to receive college athletic scholarships in the state of Louisiana. In 1987, Grice traveled to the World Badminton Championships in Beijing, China, as a U.S. national coach and team trainer. In addition, he was the team exercise physiologist for 10 years (1988-1999), which involved supervising several research studies at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. Grice served on the USA Badminton board of directors from 1987 to 1993. He was the coach for the South team at the 1989 Olympic Sports Festival in Oklahoma City and was an umpire at the United States Olympic Festivals in 1993 and 1995. Since 1998, Grice has served as chair of the NCAA committee for USA Badminton. He is a member of the U.S. Badminton Education Foundation and a life member of both USA Badminton and the Southern Badminton Association.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrice is currently an associate professor in the health, physical education, and recreation department at Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi. He is the author of two badminton textbooks, one of which has been published in six languages. He continues to teach badminton at Delta State University.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAuthor--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-quote\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"The illustrations and descriptions in\u003c\/i\u003e Badminton: Steps to Success \u003ci\u003eare easy to comprehend, and they provide players with the ability to quickly improve their skills. This book is the best resource for every badminton player.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoohyun Bang\u003cbr\u003eOlympic Gold Medalist\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabQuote--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-ancillaries\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e All ancillaries are free to adopting instructors through \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ancillary-materials\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"\"\u003eHK\u003ci\u003ePropel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eInstructor Guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Includes lecture topics, physical activities, student assignments in both a 20-session and 32-session framework, introductory notes, key points of technique, common errors and solutions, teaching modifications, and skill application, and additional resources such as Web sites, books, DVDs, and videos. Also included are test questions in multiple-choice, true or false, fill-in-the-blank and short answer format, and student evaluation guidelines. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAncillaries--\u003e","brand":"Tony Grice","offers":[{"title":"Ebook","offer_id":43571999047754,"sku":null,"price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/9781718253414.jpg?v=1778083240","url":"https:\/\/us.humankinetics.com\/products\/badminton-2nd-edition-epub","provider":"Human Kinetics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}