An Insider's Guide to Field Hockey
by Helen Connolly (Author)
Field hockey fans will find plenty to cheer about in this informative volume, whether they prefer to experience field hockey on the field or from the bleachers. Readers learn the game's history, brush up on its rules, and discover notable teams. Vibrant photographs demonstrate key equipment and techniques to help readers improve their style and become better players.
A simple discussion of the rules, including fouls, instructs readers in what is and is not permitted during a game. The text also focuses on key offensive and defensive strategies that lead to success in this increasingly popular sport.
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Gr 5-8--Though these overviews of various sports are on the dry side, they're also straightforward and thorough. Well organized and featuring nicely labeled diagrams and photographs, the books begin with description of a game or match and go on to describe the sport's development, rules and objectives, and necessary equipment and venues. They conclude with a discussion of play and player positions. There are plenty of interesting facts, such as that wrestling is one of the world's oldest sports, depicted in ancient Egyptian cave paintings and Mesopotamian slab tablets. Paintball discusses variations of the game, such as Capture the Flag, accompanied by photos and a colorful diagram. These volumes also do a laudable job of depicting female athletes. VERDICT Many libraries will welcome this series for its coverage of sports that don't receive much attention, such as field hockey, lacrosse, and water polo.
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