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Book Synopsis
Looking to take up a new sport? Or just thinking about ways to keep fit and healthy? This book is a great introduction to all the important cricket skills you''ll need. Full of skills tips and photos showing key techniques, you''ll discover everything - from training to competing - while also finding out something about cricket stars of the past and present.

Table of Contents
  • 1: What is Cricket? 6
  • 1: Cricket Around the World 8
  • 1: Equipment 10
  • 1: Overs, Runs and Wickets 12
  • 1: Bowling 14
  • 1: Seam and Swing Bowling 16
  • 1: Spin Bowling 18
  • 1: Batting 20
  • 1: Defence and Attack 22
  • 1: More Attacking Strokes 24
  • 1: Fielding 26
  • 1: Statistics and Records 28
  • 1: Glossary and Websites 29
  • 1: Index 30

Sports Skills Cricket

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    A Paperback / softback by Chris Oxlade

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      Publisher Hachette Children's Group
      Published 23 February 2017
      ISBN-13 9781445152431
      978-1445152431
      ISBN-10 1445152436

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Looking to take up a new sport? Or just thinking about ways to keep fit and healthy? This book is a great introduction to all the important cricket skills you''ll need. Full of skills tips and photos showing key techniques, you''ll discover everything - from training to competing - while also finding out something about cricket stars of the past and present.

      Table of Contents
      • 1: What is Cricket? 6
      • 1: Cricket Around the World 8
      • 1: Equipment 10
      • 1: Overs, Runs and Wickets 12
      • 1: Bowling 14
      • 1: Seam and Swing Bowling 16
      • 1: Spin Bowling 18
      • 1: Batting 20
      • 1: Defence and Attack 22
      • 1: More Attacking Strokes 24
      • 1: Fielding 26
      • 1: Statistics and Records 28
      • 1: Glossary and Websites 29
      • 1: Index 30

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