Superstitions In Sports
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Author | : Saddleback Educational Publishing |
Publisher | : Saddleback Educational Publishing |
Total Pages | : 62 |
Release | : 2020-01-17 |
Genre | : Young Adult Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1680217445 |
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Series Name: Space 8 Playing a sport requires training and skill. But many believe winning also involves luck. Athletes often have good luck charms or pregame rituals. Coaches and fans do too. From college and professional leagues to the Olympics, superstitions are everywhere in the world of sports. But do these interesting items and peculiar practices actually help teams win? Space 8, a Hi-Lo nonfiction series for young adults, reads like an infinity of facts. This series is full of high-interest topics that grab readers from the first page. Each book features stories about fascinating people and places and engages readers with compelling information; full-color photographs and illustrations; and detailed graphic elements including charts, tables, and infographics. Readers will find these books both captivating and inspiring.
Author | : George Sullivan |
Publisher | : Coward McCann |
Total Pages | : 78 |
Release | : 1978 |
Genre | : Sports |
ISBN | : 9780698204393 |
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A survey of superstitions in the world of sports including those of superstars such as Phil Esposito, Nadia Comaneci, and Joe Namath.
Author | : George Sullivan |
Publisher | : Millbrook Press |
Total Pages | : 72 |
Release | : 2000-01-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9780761315582 |
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Describes a variety of superstitions observed by athletes in such sports as baseball, hockey, tennis, and football.
Author | : Nick Newton |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : Athletes |
ISBN | : 9780967046648 |
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A treasury of 88 true tales of superstitions and rituals in sports, surrounding some of the best professional and amateur athletes in the world Book jacket.
Author | : Lindsey Shea Raible |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 58 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : Sports |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Kathlyn Gay |
Publisher | : Walker & Company |
Total Pages | : 114 |
Release | : 1990 |
Genre | : Sports |
ISBN | : 9780802769169 |
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Examines superstitions held by individuals or teams in all the major sports.
Author | : Elliott Smith |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2023 |
Genre | : Football |
ISBN | : 9781666346916 |
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"Going to a football game? Wish the players on the latest Madden NFL game cover a little extra luck. And see if you can spot the 12th Man at a Texas A&M game-they should be easy to find. But first, gear up to discover the ins and outs of good fun and good luck in football. With engaging text and striking photos, this book will delight young sports fan with some of the best and weirdest practices on the field and in the stands"--
Author | : Marcus Burton |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 1998 |
Genre | : Athletes |
ISBN | : |
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Burton gives his personal definition of sports superstitions: "beliefs in customs, words, and objects to help athletes enhance their athletic capabilities." Discusses examples of verbal, material, and customary folklore that appear in sports superstitions. Gives his opinion that some athletes use their superstitions as a means of preserving their confidence because they provide something to blame poor performance on. Discusses the influence of professional sports customs on amateur sports customs. Items include superstitions associated with baseball, tennis, basketball, soccer, football, wrestling, track, mountain biking, and volleyball.
Author | : Elliott Smith |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2023 |
Genre | : Baseball |
ISBN | : 9781666346572 |
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"Going to a baseball game? Don't expect the teams to care about a rookie's first home run. But do watch for Bryce Harper's bat tapping ritual each time he's up for bat. But first, slide into the ins and outs of good fun and good luck in baseball. With engaging text and striking photos, this book will delight young sports fan with some of the best and weirdest practices on the field and in the stands"--
Author | : Elliott Smith |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2023 |
Genre | : Basketball |
ISBN | : 9781666346800 |
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"Going to a basketball game? Give Elena Delle Donne a few extra seconds to say a few words before her free throw. And watch out for toilet paper at John Brown University's first home game. But first, take time out to learn the ins and outs of good fun and good luck in basketball. With engaging text and striking photos, this book will delight young sports fan with some of the best and weirdest practices on the court and in the stands"--