Book details

  • Genre:sports & recreation
  • Sub-genre:General
  • Language:English
  • Pages:214
  • eBook ISBN:9781483545233

Jai Alai - The Other Side of the Screen

By José M. Goitia

Overview


This book is about the sport of Jai Alai, written by an active Jai Alai player at the time. It is based on his experiences from the beginning of his career. It covers a lot of the inside of the sport, from terminology to the personal aspects of a player.
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Description


This book is about the sport of Jai Alai, written by an active Jai Alai player at the time. It is based on his experiences from the beginning of his career. It covers a lot of the inside of the sport, from terminology to the personal aspects of a player. The book answers many questions that the typical Jai Alai fan is curious about. And this book also is intriguing to any person who wants to find out about this beautiful and exciting sport that originated in the Basque country of Spain many years ago. As well as the text, there are many photos that accompany the chapters. Some are of the Basque countryside, José's personal life and Jai Alai related pictures and diagrams. You will find this book very informative and entertaining.
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About The Author


José M. Goitia is a former Jai Alai player who played professionally for 24 years. He was born in the Basque region of Spain. He played in numerous frontons in Spain, as well as in the United States. He married an American woman and they have two sons. He is an American citizen and resides in Tampa, Florida.
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