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Articles & Books From Sports & Recreation
Learn the basics of tennis so you can hit the courts, improve your game, and follow the pros This updated edition of Tennis For Dummies takes you into the world of tennis today. You'll learn the history of the game, the rules, the latest gear, the hottest strategies, and everything else you need to know to get into this popular racquet sport.
Level up your own golf game, or enjoy the sport as a spectator Golf is a great sport for all types of people. It's a low impact form of exercise, a social activity, and it gets you outdoors. Golf For Dummies teaches you the rules of the game and gives you tips on improving your play. If you're more of a spectator, you'll love this book's coverage of the latest golf trends and the best players on the pro courses.
Cheat Sheet / Updated 02-24-2025
Getting your kid out onto the soccer field for organized play takes some planning. Most areas have multiple programs to choose from with different levels of play at different age groups. This Cheat Sheet gives you some tips on what to look for in available soccer programs to help you pick the right one. Then, there’s a guide on the basics your kid needs to get out there for the first game or practice.
Understand the sport of soccer and encourage your kids to have fun Youth Soccer For Parents For Dummies explains how you can prepare your children to play and enjoy the sport of soccer, whether they play recreationally or at the elite youth level. Get up to speed on the basic rules, and learn to keep kids interested and motivated in a sport that's great for their physical and mental health.
Cheat Sheet / Updated 01-27-2025
When you buy a new electronic gadget, it often comes with a quick-start guide that helps you get up and running. Unfortunately, most stand up paddleboards (SUPs) don’t come with a user manual. Think of this cheat sheet as your quick-start guide to SUP equipment, techniques, and common mistakes.EquipmentChoosing the right equipment is essential for success.
An easy and accessible guide for one of the fastest growing water sports in the world Looking for a way to get some exercise out on the water and have a blast while you're at it? Then it's time to try stand up paddleboarding! Stand Up Paddleboarding For Dummies walks you through absolutely everything you need to know to get started with this fun, exciting, and healthy activity.
Learn the basics of baseball as a player, spectator, or coach Baseball For Dummies gets you started learning about this popular sport. You can improve your fundamentals as a player, inspire your team as a coach, or enjoy watching baseball as a superfan. The book includes helpful illustrations and diagrams that make it easy to understand the rules.
A beginner’s guide to skating for fun, fitness, and self-expression Skateboarding For Dummies teaches you the basics of the fun and popular sport of skateboarding, so you can start shredding. Author Daewon Song has been a pro skateboarder for 30 years and is considered to be the most technically gifted skateboarder of all time.
Explore, travel, and get fit on two wheels Biking For Dummies will teach you the basics of riding your bike as a workout or as a mode of transportation. Great for people of all ages and fitness levels, this book shows you how to select the best bike for your needs, how to ride safely, and how to maintain your bicycle, so you can enjoy the many adventures that lie ahead.
Cheat Sheet / Updated 05-14-2024
Skateboarding is a form of transportation, an extreme sport, a fun activity, a full-body workout, and a fascinating subculture all rolled into one, and it’s a community that welcomes everyone. If you’ve been thinking about skateboarding and don’t know how to get started, you’ve come to the right place. Here you’ll find skateboarding tips for beginners, instructions on how to adjust your skateboard to make it easier to keep your balance, techniques for stopping in an emergency, tips for getting sponsored, and a mini-glossary that’ll have you speaking like a skateboarder before you even lace up your first pair of skate shoes.