Science and racket sports IV

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Science and racket sports IV

edited by A. Lees, D. Cabello and G. Torres

Routledge, 2011, c2009

  • : pbk

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Includes bibliographical references and index

"First issued in paperback 2011"--T.p. verso

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Science and Racket Sports IV presents a selection of important contemporary research into the four core racket sport disciplines of tennis, badminton, squash and table tennis. It showcases the best of the peer-reviewed papers and keynote addresses presented at the Fourth World Congress of Science and Racket Sports, Madrid. Including contributions from many of the world's leading racket sport scientists, researchers and practitioners, the book details cutting-edge research in six key areas: Physiology Biomechanics Sports medicine Psychology Performance analysis Pedagogy, sociology and coach education This invaluable collection touches on the most important issues within contemporary sport science, and explores the full range of theoretical, experimental and applied work within the study of racket sports. It is essential reading for all sports scientists, sports physicians, therapists and coaches working in this area.

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Part One: Physiology of racket sports Part Two: Biomechanical and medical aspects of racket sports Part Three: Psychological aspects of racket sports Part Four: Performance analysis of racket sports Part Five: Pedagogy, sociology and coach education in racket sports

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