Sports strategies

"Ever since the rules of modern soccer were written down in the mid-1800s, players and coaches have been looking for the best ways to outwit their opponents and win matches. This title introduces readers to the tactics behind winning teams, both at the club level and on the international stage"--Provided by publisher.

"Since basketball's invention in 1891, the sport's players and coaches have introduced new ways to win almost every time they have taken the floor. And with more dynamic athletes on the court than ever before, how players compete in one of the world's most popular games is changing all over again. This title introduces readers to the history of some of basketball's most popular tactics and how they are used in today's fast-paced action"--Provided by publisher.

"Explores how the best [football] teams and athletes execute their plans and how winning strategies have evolved throughout this history of [the] . . . sport"--Provided by publisher.

"Mixed martial arts (MMA) combines fighting styles of diverse backgrounds from all over the planet. The best fighters know how to blend those styles together. This title introduces readers to popular fighting techniques, their histories, and how modern MMA fighters use them to their advantage inside the octagon"--Provided by publisher.

"Whether playing singles or doubles, each tennis match presents a fascinating battle on the court between opponents with different strengths and weaknesses. To win a tournament, players must adapt their techniques for each match in order to come out on top. This title introduces readers to some of the top players in tennis today, as well as the styles they use to outwit and outlast their competitors"--Provided by publisher.

"Throughout its long history as one of America's most popular sports, the strategy of baseball has changed many times. And brand-new rules introduced by Major League Baseball have once again changed how teams try to win games. This title introduces readers to some of baseball's oldest tactics, how they influence the game, and how they have changed over the years"--Provided by publisher.

"In any of the top auto racing series around the world, a quick decision can be the difference between winning and losing by just fractions of a second. This title introduces readers to all aspects of racing strategy, including the technology and prerace planning that goes into the cars, as well as the on-track decisions made by drivers and teams that decide who emerges victorious"--Provided by publisher.

"During the end-to-end action of a hockey game, it only takes a single moment to turn the game in one team's favor. This title introduces readers to the decisions that players and coaches make during each frantic second of a game, as well as how National Hockey League teams use time-tested strategies in hopes of taking home the Stanley Cup"--Provided by publisher.