cornelius schaad (8 Ergebnisse)

Trade Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: None. ping pong.

Softcover. Zustand: g. 12mo. 96 pp. Green paper wrappers. With b&w photographs. Some wear and sunning to wrappers. Else, in good condition.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 100 pages. 7.80x5.00x0.40 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New.

Zustand: Collectible. FINE. Green cover paperback. A rare original Parker Bros ping-pong game set instructions pamphlet. With introduction by world reknowned tennis players Bill Tilden and Francis Hunter. Parker Bos popularized the in-home game with the invention of the celluloid ball. This is a scarce piece of American indoor games ephemera. In nearly new, as printed, ocndition. [B170].

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Table tennis (or ping-pong) is a popular activity for both youth and adults. For those who want a better understanding of the game, its rules, and tactics, this 1930 guide relates the history of the game and how it has been played, as well as discussing various strokes and how to play defense and offense. Even today, Cornelius Schaad's guide provides the beginning table tennis player with a great start to the game.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A Manual of Ping Pong' serves as a definitive guide to the sport of table tennis, capturing the mechanics and spirit of the game during its rise in popularity. Written by Cornelius G. Schaad, this instructional work provides a detailed exploration of the techniques required to master the table, including proper grip, varied service styles, and strategic footwork. The manual is designed to transition the reader from a casual player to a competitive athlete by emphasizing the nuances of spin, speed, and defensive maneuvering.As a significant contribution to the literature of racket sports, the book outlines the rules and standards that helped shape the modern game, offering a window into the sport's professionalization in the early 20th century. 'A Manual of Ping Pong' is not merely a collection of tips but a structured curriculum intended to elevate the player's performance. Its clear directives and focus on the fundamental physics of the game make it a timeless resource for enthusiasts of table tennis history and those seeking to understand the traditional roots of this global sporting phenomenon.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. First edition. Introductory comments by William T. Tilden, 2nd and Francis T. Hunter. Fine in attractive, very good pictorial dustwrapper with tiny nicks and tears. Ping-Pong champ relates history and how-to. Illustrated from photographs.