Complete Book of Figure Skating

Book Description
The finest figure skaters in the world make their sport look so graceful and simple. Those who have tried to learn and coach figure skating know that it is not easy. In The Complete Book of Figure Skating, author Carole Shulman combines her vast experience as a former competitive skater, a Master PSA instructor, a professional figure skating judge, and the current Director of the Professional Skaters Association to cover every aspect of the sport with clarity and expertise. Shulman describes the proper techniques for more than 100 skills, from stops, stroking skills, and freestyle moves to turns and footwork—including ice-dancing techniques, spins, jumps, and pairs skating techniques. Also included are advice and guidelines on choosing equipment, conditioning your body, and creating competition programs that will score high marks with the judges. This book is an essential guide to participating and excelling in the sport. Whether you’re a skater looking to develop your technique or an instructor seeking for innovative coaching methods, you’ll find it in The Complete Book of Figure Skating.


From the Publisher
”Providing detailed explanations and helpful hints, The Complete Book of Figure Skating is the only book of its kind available and a valuable asset to any skater’s library.” Robin Cousins, 1980 Olympic gold medalist ”This book is a true outlook on our wonderful sport of figure skating. It’s an instructor’s guide to every detail and an even better guide for those wanting to understand the technique behind the difficult moves of our sport. A thumbs-up to this great book!” Elizabeth Manley, 1988 Olympic and world silver medalist, U.S. Open Professional champion, Three-time Canadian champion ”Carole Shulman’s knowledge is all-inclusive. As the PSA executive director, she has supervised all the aspects of coaching figure skating. I cannot think of a finer or more qualified person to write this book.” Frank Carroll, Coached Michelle Kwan to 4 World Championships, United States Olympic Committee 1997 National Coach of the Year ”Carole Shulman has filled a void with a very comprehensive book on all aspects of figure skating. Now we have a textbook for the 21st century” Ron E. Ludington, Director of Ice Skating Science Development Center, World and Olympic figure skating coach


About the Author
A former amateur skater and a Master PSA instructor, Carole Shulman is presently the executive director of the Professional Skaters Association (PSA) and the editor of The Professional Skater magazine. She has also served as a professional figure skating judge. As an amateur skater Shulman won gold medals in figures, freestyle, and pairs from the U.S. Figure Skating Association. She holds a master rating in figure skating, freestyle, pairs, and group skating, as well as in program administration and choreography. She is now a master examiner for PSA accreditation exams. Shulman lives in Rochester, Minnesota, with her husband David. Her favorite leisure activities are downhill skiing, boating, and ballroom dancing.


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