Field Guide to Covering Sports

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Field Guide to Covering Sports is written by Joe Gisondi and published by CQ Press. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1483301060 (ISBN 10) and 9781483301068 (ISBN 13).

Quickly moving beyond general guidance about sports writing, Joe Gisondi focuses on the nitty-gritty, with hands-on, practical advice on covering 20 specific sports. From auto racing to wrestling, you'll find tips on the seemingly straightforward—where to stand on the sideline and how to identify a key player—along with the more specialized—figuring out shot selection in lacrosse and understanding a coxswain's call for a harder stroke in rowing. Preparing you for just about any game, match, meet, race, regatta or tournament you're likely to cover, Field Guide to Covering Sports is the ideal go-to resource to have on hand as you master the beat.