Badminton: Skills of the Game [Paperback]

Mark Golds (Author)

Book Description

Series: Skills of the Game | Publication Date: February 1, 2002

This title describes a game of skill, deception and finesse that has rightly made it the world's most popular racket sport. Written for players wanting a better knowledge of the game as well as for coaches and teachers looking for new ideas, this book explains the game from the basics to advanced shots and game tactics. The book offers an overview of the game through to advice on match play and fitness programmes plus training practice exercises and idead for coaching juniors. The "Skills of the Game" series aims to provide in-depth instruction for players and coaches, written by leading names in the field.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Mark's enthusiasm, commitment and easy style of communication have made him a popular coach and created a demand for his services both with senior players and schools." Roger Ewing - Director of Badminton Association of England

About the Author

Mark Golds played badminton for England: he now plays for Cheshire's first team and is a full-time coach. His natural enthusiasm for the game has made him a successful name on the sidelines.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Crowood Press (February 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 186126433X
• ISBN-13: 978-1861264336
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,089,518 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #26 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Racket Sports > Badminton

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Badminton (Skills of the game) reveiw, November 7, 2002

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Dan Babar (Manchester, England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Badminton: Skills of the Game (Paperback)

From the outset, this book plunges you deep into the wonderful world that is badminton. Mark Golds managed to teach me everything there is to know about the sport, from attacking serves to smashes. Accept no substitute, Mark - former England player - teaches in a way which would get begginers into the game, but at the same time has a learning curve steep enough for experienced players to add tremedously to their game. I now know why badminton is an Olympic sport, and more to the point, what a great game it is. If you are thinking of picking up a raquet for the first time, or are closer to forever hanging it up, this book is a perfect suitor for you, and in my opinion definately deserves the coverted five stars!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars disappointed, February 27, 2004

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Agustin Di Croche (argentina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Badminton: Skills of the Game (Paperback)

I don't understand why the book deserved 5 stars (that misled my purchase), I think that it deserves 2 at most.
I don't believe that it is all what Mark has to transmit us, its experience should surely be a lot richer
it don't provide or describe important strokes, shots or hints (for example, what about the forearm pronation on smashes or clears). It also has, almost consecutively, repeated pictures without providing a new point of view.
With determination, I don't recommend it (and I recommend Mark that don't let his name be used in such a way).