Spalding's Athletic Library - How to Play Water Polo


Book Description

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to playing water polo. Primarily designed for the beginner, it gives instructions on preparatory work, rules and strategy, as well as providing some historical information on the development of the game. This profusely illustrated guide is ideal for those with little previous experiences and is not to be missed by collectors of vintage sporting literature. Contents include: "Introduction", "Evolution of the American Game", "How the Game is Played To-day in America", "Preparatory Work", "How to Develop the Green Player", "Choosing the Players", "Developing the Team", "On Fouling", "Preparing for a Contest", "A Few Points for the Game", and "American Rules of Water Polo". Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive and we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition.
















Spalding's Athletic Library - The Games of Lawn Hockey, Tether Ball, Golf-Croquet, Hand Tennis, Volley Ball, Hand Polo, Wicket Polo, Laws of Badminton, Drawing Room Hockey, Garden Hockey


Book Description

This vintage book contains a guide to a variety of racquet sports, including volley ball, hand polo, lawn hockey, badminton, and more. With detailed instructions, information on rules and tips for playing, this volume is perfect for those with an interest in garden and lawn games, and it is not to be missed by collectors of vintage sporting literature. Contents include: "Lawn Hockey", "Tether Ball", "Golf-Croquet", "Hand Tennis", "Volley Ball", "Hand Polo", "Wicket Polo", "Laws of Badminton", "Drawing Room Hockey", and "Garden Hockey". Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of racquet sports.







Indian Clubs and Dumb Bells - Spalding's Athletic Library


Book Description

Indian clubs', or 'Iranian clubs' belong to a category of exercise equipment used for developing strength, and in juggling. In appearance, they resemble elongated bowling-pins, and are commonly made out of wood. They come in all shapes and sizes however, ranging from a few pounds each, to fifty pounds, and are commonly swung in certain patterns as part of exercise programs. They were often used in class formats, predominantly in Iran, where members would perform choreographed routines, led by an instructor; remarkably similar to modern aerobics classes. This work is a reprint of a classic publication on the use of 'Indian Clubs' and along with a brand new introduction, includes a series of exercises to help you get in shape the old-fashioned way.