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Figure Skating for Dummies | 
 enlarge | Authors: Kristi Yamaguchi, Christy Ness, Jody Meacham, Christy Kjarsgaard-ness
Publisher: Hungry Minds
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  22 reviews
Sales Rank: 391589
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 346
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.9
ISBN: 0764550845
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.912
UPC: 785555550841
EAN: 9780764550843
ASIN: 0764550845
Publication Date: December 17, 1997
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Visible shelf wear -- may have some notes/markings on pages
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After watching a figure-skating performance, do you ever wonder what just happened on the ice? The skater supposedly executed a flawless double Salchow and triple Lutz, among other things, and then the judges posted a bunch of numbers. Maybe you need help from the Dummies. Written by 1992 Olympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi (with a foreword by Scott Hamilton), Figure Skating for Dummies is a primer for spectators and would-be skaters alike. Learn the lingo, understand the judging practice, and--if you're really committed--embark on a practical training schedule in hopes of performing your own double-toe loops and triple axels.
Book Description
Twirl and spin your way into the artistic and high-precision world of figure skating with none other than Kristi Yamaguchi, 1992 Olympic Gold Medalist and former amateur winner of thirteen titles, including two consecutive World Championships. Whether you love skating around the rink or you're a fan of the sport and never miss a live or televised skating event, Kristi Yamaguchi's Figure Skating For Dummies covers all the important topics, including Finding the right equipment (from boots to skates) that fits your budget Selecting a practice rink and choosing a choreographer to compose movements to enhance your performances Picking a great coach and getting the most from your lessons Discovering the lowdown on the secret world of figure skating judges; what they look for in a performance and how they themselves qualify to be judges Deciphering what those scores mean and how a 5.5 score can beat a 5.8 score Finding out the requirements for passing each test offered by the U.S. Figure Skating Association Best of all, Figure Skating For Dummies gives you the inside scoop about ways to improve and enhance your performance, and even lets you in on Kristi's personal conditioning program -- the one she used to win the Gold Medal in the 1992 Winter Olympics!
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 The best FS book I've read August 3, 2007
I wasted a lot of money on figure skating books prior to buying this one. This book includes everything you need to know if you are a skating parent or are new to figure skating. A lot of books either speak to you as though you are an idiot or they are too advanced. This book is just right and packs EVERYTHING you could ever want to know about FS into an easy-to-read and enjoyable format. Buy this one first, you won't need to waste your money on other books.
Awesome book! Very well written by a champ! May 12, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book was not only extremely informative but it was written with a fun, light tone that made reading enjoyable. Everything was very user friendly and never, at any given time, was I slightly confused or bored. Great book for skaters (because secrets are revealed) and non-skaters (who always wondered about the names of things, how certain moves are done, etc.).
Dummies? February 15, 2006
The title might just as well be "Ice skating for aspiring professionals." In any case, a wonderful book about skating, well written and clear. I saw the chart on the Axel and thought, "Oh! It's just a waltz jump with a full turn at the end. Wow! I can do that!" Fortunately, I haven't attempted that yet. I'd have to be a dummy to try. Knees are nice. (BTW I'm well over 13 y.o.)
 Good reading, although the judging system has changed August 16, 2004
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is a great book for fans of the sport, but especially those armchair fans who know nothing about the elements but want to appreciate the finer points of this lovely sport. An explanation of the jumps and spins, plus how a program is put together and an overview of the rules, make this an entertaining and useful tool.
Figure Skating For Dummies July 12, 2002
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I am a skater my self and This book has helped me to lear how to do my jumps and spins better.If you like skating and want to lear how to skate, or if you are just starting I would recommed theis book.It tells you how to chose the righ skate for you and It tells you how to do jump and spins.Its a verry good book all aobut skating from some one who has been skating their hole life.
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