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The Sweet Spot in Time: The Search for Athletic Perfection

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If you are an athlete, coach or parent, you have wondered why some days are great and on some days, you'd love a mulligan. John Jerome breaks it down for you. Jerome writes from a personal point of view with concision, humor, precision and scientifically accurate prose. (Alert - his book was written thirty-some years ago. Some of the science has been disproven with further research but in the main, it is still accurate).
Jerome's thesis is simple - all sports are levers moving through arcs. How Jerome elucidates his thesis, via chemistry, physiology, physics, psychology; informs and entertains. Should be required reading for every coach and athlete. A complex theme perfectly explained in a way that any intelligent person over age 16 can enjoy.

Updated and with a new preface, this classic guide to the art and physiology of sports identifies and demystifies the series of mind and body events that create athletic perfection. With wit and keen intelligence, John Jerome explains how any athlete in any sport achieves those special peak moments. Packed with wonderful anecdotes from the world of athletics and endorsed by coaches, The Sweet Spot in Time explores the essense of excellence and offers powerful clues to improved sports performance.
--- from book's back cover