Wrestling

by Richard Brownell

Overview

Richard Brownell provides an in-depth look at the scientific principles behind collegiate and scholastic wrestling, though fans of the W.W.F. can still appreciate this volume about their favorite sport. A brief history is offered followed by chapters that cover the scientific concepts behind training and conditioning, the application of force and leverage in various wrestling moves, and how stability and balance factor into moves. Readers will learn about the psychological aspects of the game as well. Includes graphics to help explain the scientific principles being discussed and a list of sources for further research.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781420510225
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	03/29/2014
Series:	Science Behind Sports Series
Pages:	104
Product dimensions:	9.00(w) x 7.00(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	13 - 16 Years

Table of Contents

Foreword 6

Chapter 1 Wrestling: Mans Oldest Sport 8

Chapter 2 Force Application in Wrestling 26

Chapter 3 Wrestling with Gravity: Balance and Stability 39

Chapter 4 Leverage 52

Chapter 5 The Ideal Wrestler: Training the Body 63

Chapter 6 The Ideal Wrestler: Training the Mind 80

Notes 92

Glossary 95

For More Information 97

Index 99

Picture Credits 103

About the Author 104