Figure Skating for Dummies
by Kristi Yamaguchi
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Author: Kristi YamaguchiForeword: Scott Hamilton
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1997-12-17
ISBN: 0764550845
Number of pages: 346
Publisher: For Dummies
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Book Review: A very imformative book!
Summary: 5 Stars
Before reading this book, I had no clue what a flying camel was, other than an animal that lives in the desert with wings. Kristi Yamaguci explains absoluely everything one could every want to know about the sport and art of figure skating. From how to recognize, and even do jumps and spins, and the different pair lifts, to conditioning. In addition, the artistic side of skating, which movements represent which emotions, to the judging persepctive, to the explanation of the Grand Prix Series and other competitons, and amateur versus pro. She covers everything in a very easy to understand manner, while adding her own incites from past experiences in the sport. This book should be read by anyone who desires to acquire more knowledge about skating, or just loves to read about the beautiful sport.
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