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SPORTS

PR E PAR I NG F OR GAME DAY

LOOKING TO GET AN EDGE OVER THE COMPETITION?

Preparing for Game Day gives readers a blueprint for athletic greatness, giving them tips from top players and coaches on how to perform at their best on game day. Starting with mental preparation, an essential part of any sport, learn what you need to know to get your head in the game. Athletes need to be in shape to perform at their best and to avoid injury - learn which exercises are the best for your sport. And we cannot forget the importance of eating right. Preparing for Game Day has tips and suggestions on nutrition and sticking to a performance driven diet. This series, covering 10 of the most popular competitive sports, includes a

brief overview of the sport, combined with an easy-to-read guide on getting the mind and body of the athlete ready to compete at an optimal level. THESE BOOKS WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PREPARING FOR GAME DAY!

before they get dressed to play.Otherswill get taped, having trainerswrap problem areas or areas that typically need support based on the position an athlete plays. Players nursing nagging injureswill seek treatment for their ailments,which can range from compressionwraps to acupuncture and pain injections, anything that allows them to get through the game performing aswell as possible.Some players like to relaxwithapregamemassage. After all of this, it is time togetdressedand headout to the field. STRETCH Afterputtingon theirgear,players typically take thefiled fora sequenceof stretching.Most teams incorporateadynamic stretching series thathelps toextend rangeofmotion, targeting onemusclegroupata time.Stretchingbefore playing football is thebestway toprevent

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Themost important thingwhen you’re starting to run your route is youwant to have explosion at the line.Youwant to create separation from the person that’s guarding you.

“Losingdoesn’t makemewant to quit, itmakesme want to fight that muchharder.”

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– Nine-timeProBowlWR Larry Fitzgerald

ArizonaCardinalsWRLarryFitzgerald worksoutatpreseason trainingcamp.

–Six-timeNCAAnational championcoach Paul“Bear”Bryant

Postgamenutrition is keyaswell tohelp kick-start the recoveryprocess.Aprotein- rich shake isanoption thatplayerspreferas itgives them thedensenutrition theyneed immediatelyafterplayingwithout taking the time that sittingandeatingamealwould take. A fullmeal should still followone to twohours later,however, consistingof carbs, fruits,and vegetablesandmoreprotein.

–Seven-timeProBowlNFL linebacker PatrickWillis theopponent’s jerseyanddrive withyour feetuntilyoubringyour opponenttotheground.” “Alwayskeepyourheadupwhen makingatackle.Youhavetokeep yourheadup,grabsomecloth from

Stretching isan essentialwayof preparing thebody to play footballandof reducing the risk of injury.

GEAR UP Playerswill typically arrive at the stadium three to four hours prior to kickoff, as ordained by their personal

pregame rituals or by team rules. In the locker room, uniforms and gearwill be ready andwaiting at the individual players’ lockers.At the pro and top college levels, playerswill go through a few steps before putting that gear on.Players have their own individual routines they like to follow.Somewill shower

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10 VOLUME SET © 2018

Set ISBN ...........978-1-4222-3912-4 Hardcover Set Price ............$332.70 Hardcover List Price ...............33.27 Multi-User eBook List Price.....42.60

$249.50 (S&L) 24.95 (S&L) 31.95 (S&L)

Full color • Library bound Trim Size: 7 x 9 • 80 pages Grade Level: 7-12

HBK ISBN E-ISBN

Baseball & Softball: Success on the Diamond.................................................... -3913-1 -7868-0 Basketball: Strategy on the Hardwood ........... -3914-8 -7869-7 Cheerleading: Techniques For Performing ...... -3915-5 -7870-3 Extreme Sports: Pointers for Pushing the Limits ................................................. -3916-2 -7871-0 Football: Toughness on the Gridiron ............... -3917-9 -7872-7 Lacrosse: Facing Off on the Field .................. -3918-6 -7873-4 Soccer: Breaking Away on the Pitch .............. -3919-3 -7874-1 Track & Field: Conditioning for Greatness ...... -3920-9 -7875-8 Volleyball: Approaching the Net ........................ -3921-6 -7876-5 Wrestling: Contending on the Mat .................. -3922-3 -7877-2

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