Overview
In this guide, 1994 Olympic silver medallist Nancy Kerrigan shares her knowledge with serious figure skaters who aspire to compete at the highest levels. From body alignment and effective routine elements, to refining footwork and artistic expression, this book offers serious skaters an in-depth guide to the sport. After a quick review of the basics, Kerrigan concentrates on more advanced techniques for jumps, spins, moves in the field, technical ice dancing, pairs and synchronized skating. Four chapters are devoted solely to competition, covering the music, choreography, costumes and other elements.
Full Product Details
Author: Nancy Kerrigan ,
Mary Spencer
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
Imprint: Human Kinetics Publishers
Dimensions:
Width: 17.80cm
, Height: 1.50cm
, Length: 25.40cm
Weight: 0.590kg
ISBN: 9780736036979
ISBN 10: 0736036970
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 09 December 2002
Recommended Age: From 18 To 99
Audience:
General/trade
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Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely
Availability: Awaiting stock
Reviews
Watching Nancy Kerrigan inspired me to start skating. Now Nancy has written a book to help serious skaters understand how and what has to be done to jump, spin, train and compete like the worlds top elite skaters. Louann Donovan2002 U.S. Junior National Champion
Watching Nancy Kerrigan inspired me to start skating. Now Nancy has written a book to help serious skaters understand how and what has to be done to jump, spin, train and compete like the worlds top elite skaters. Louann Donovan 2002 U.S. Junior National Champion
Watching Nancy Kerrigan inspired me to start skating. Now Nancy has written a book to help serious skaters understand how and what has to be done to jump, spin, train and compete like the worlds top elite skaters. <br>Louann Donovan<br>2002 U.S. Junior National Champion<br>
Author Information
Nancy Kerrigan won her first medal at the Boston Open when she was 10 years old. Since then she has participated in more than 40 U.S. and international competitions, finishing first in 12 of them. Kerrigan is a two-time Olympic medalist, winning the bronze in 1992 and the silver in 1994. In 2000, she placed third in the ladies artistic program in the Goodwill Games. Currently, Nancy Kerrigan skates with the Tom Collins Champions and has appeared in Grease on Ice and Footloose on Ice. She resides with her husband and son in Lynnfield, Massachusetts. Mary Spencer is a professional figure skater and writer. She has taught ice dancing, expression, and freestyle to skaters of all ages and levels. As a journalist, she has written articles for American Skating World and Blades on Ice and is the managing editor of 6.0 Skate Magazine. Mary Spencer resides in Melrose, Massachusetts.
