New Releases by Lloyd Readhead

Coaching Youth Gymnastics is an invaluable resource for both new coaches and also for more experienced teachers. Those who train coaches will also find much of value in the book. The various disciplines of gymnastics are explained, together with how they fit into the framework of international gymnastic competition, and the author discusses various coaching styles and how they might best be applied in different circumstances. Topics covered in this new book include the role of the coach; sports psychology; floor exercise skills; coaching use of apparatus and preparing for competition. Fully illustrated with 21 colour photographs and 200 diagrams.

gymnastics.

Contents: Introducing gymnastics; How the sport has changed; Champion qualities; The people behind the gymnast; A good coach; Women''s artistic gymnastics; Women''s floor and vault; Men''s artistic gymnastics; Men''s rings, vaults and bars; The training gym; Learning in the gym; Foundation skills; More foundation skills; Spectacular skills; More spectacular skills; The training programmed; Training exercises; Stamina and diet; Safety and welfare; Becoming a champion gymnast; Records and landmarks.

Provides a look at artistic, rhythmic, and sports gymnastics, the various positions and moves involved, devising a routine, and more. Includes fold-out pages on gymnastics competitions.

Provides a look at artistic, rhythmic, and sports gymnastics, the various positions and moves involved, devising a routine, and more. Includes fold-out pages on gymnastics competitions.

This manual represents the first comprehensive overview of all the techniques and aspects of gymnastics coaching for both men and boys. The book is fully illustrated throughout and makes an excellent ongoing reference for anyone involved in coaching.