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Books in Play Like a Pro series

  • Football Skills

    Marty Gitlin

    Library Binding (Enslow Elementary, June 1, 2008)
    Provides tips and techniques for developing basic football skills such as throwing a football, making and receiving handoffs, running play patterns, and playing defense.
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  • Soccer: The Fundamentals

    Barbara Bonney

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, July 1, 1997)
    An overview of the game of soccer including its history, the spirit of the game, coaching, conditioning, and mental preparation required for playing
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  • Softball: Field & Equipment

    Barbara Bonney

    Library Binding (Rourke Publishing (FL), Dec. 1, 1998)
    These series are top scorers with young boys and girls.
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  • Basketball Skills

    Tom Robinson

    Library Binding (Enslow Elementary, July 1, 2008)
    "Readers will find out how to dribble, pass, shoot, and defend like their favorite sports stars"--Provided by publisher.
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  • Football: Pass, Punt, & Kick

    Bryant Lloyd

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, July 1, 1997)
    Discusses specific elements of football, including the forward pass, punting, and place kicking.
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  • Hockey Skills

    James MacDonald

    Library Binding (Enslow Elementary, Aug. 1, 2008)
    "Learn how to skate, shoot, handle the puck and tend the goal like the professionals"--Provided by publisher.
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  • Soccer: Defending

    Barbara Bonney

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, July 1, 1997)
    Describes various kinds of soccer defense, such as tackling, charging, wall defense, and marking
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  • Baseball: The Positions

    Bryant Lloyd

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, July 1, 1997)
    Discusses the positions in the game of baseball, including pitcher, catcher, infielders and outfielders
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  • Soccer: Rules of the Game

    Barbara Bonney

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, July 1, 1997)
    Explains the rules of soccer through a discussion of terms such as start of play, goals, out of play, restarts, illegal behaviors, and positions.
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  • Soccer: Equipment

    Barbara Bonney

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, July 1, 1997)
    Describes specific equipment required to play the game of soccer; such items include the ball, shoes, shinguards and socks, a uniform, corner flags and cones, and the goal.
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  • Basketball: Court & Equipment

    Bryant Lloyd

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, July 1, 1997)
    Describes the composition and layout of the floor on which basketball games are played and the balls, backboards, uniforms, and shoes used in games
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  • Tennis

    Emilie Dufresne

    Paperback (KidHaven Publishing, July 15, 2019)
    Female tennis players such as Serena Williams have inspired many girls to learn more about this exciting sport. This guide allows them to do exactly that. With each turn of the page, they learn how the sport is played, how to stay safe on the court, and other fun facts about tennis. The age-appropriate main text allows them to discover how playing tennis promotes an active and healthy lifestyle and encourages the development of self-esteem. In addition, a detailed glossary, accessible graphic organizers, engaging fact boxes, and vibrant, full-color photographs provide extra insight into the fast-paced world of tennis.
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