Personal Best
A step-by-step guide to favorite sports; readers learn how to perfect their skills, tactics, and theory of each game, from basic drills to a complete set of rules. Photographs show and explain drills and skills, with close-ups to guide the reader through the instructions. The books introduce techniques and roles for each sport and include advice on training, equipment, and resources. Fun fact boxes and sidebars offer entertaining information, such as quick histories on some of the greatest athletes of each sport.
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Series Review: Personal Best"This series offers well-organized and easy-to-follow instructions, focusing on rules, clothing, specific skills, and competitions. Factoids relating to the sports' great athletes and their accomplishments offer perspective."
--Marylin Taniguchi, Beverly Hills Public Library, School Library Journal