Learn All About: TENNIS


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Welcome to the world of tennis, where skill, strategy, and sheer determination converge on the court. Whether you’re picking up a racquet for the first time, looking to refine your game or just need to impress someone with your knowledge of the game, this book is your comprehensive guide to understanding and excelling at tennis. The transformative power of mastering tennis fundamentals is quite astonishing! This is also the perfect crib-sheet if you know nothing about tennis, but want to be able to discuss a game knowledgeably within a day! In these pages, you’ll discover the essential techniques that define a great player — from mastering different grips and stances to perfecting your footwork and understanding strategic play. We’ll unravel the complexities of tennis equipment, guiding you through choosing the right racquet, understanding tennis balls, and selecting the best footwear for your game. But this book isn’t just about the mechanics of tennis; it’s about fostering a deep appreciation for the sport. You’ll learn how to distinguish between top players and good players, uncovering the nuances that elevate performances on the grandest stages. Whether you aspire to compete or simply enjoy a casual game with friends, the principles and insights shared here will empower you to step onto the court or into a debate with confidence.




The Little Green Book of Tennis


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Golf is a disease, not a game. Especially when you take the game up in your fifties, as I did. After a series of injuries stopped my recreational tennis play, and my retirement from a lifetime of coaching and teaching tennis, I tried golf. It didn't take long to realize it was not an easy endeavor. Someone said, "You can't learn anything from a golf book, but you have to read a lot of golf books to find that out!" I found the gurus of golf instruction: Ledbetter, Pelz, and Hogan, who was said to have written the book with the secret! I did find one that really attracted me but in a somewhat different way.




Tennis Fundamentals


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Explains the basic skills and techniques of tennis, and includes over sixty activities and drills, as well as instruction in singles and doubles match play.




The Big Book of Tennis Facts: For Kids and Adults


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Have you ever wondered where the 15, 30, 40 scoring system comes from?With fun facts from its beginnings in the 1800s, this book compiles everything a tennis fan has always wanted to know. More than 250 facts about tennis with pictures and illustrations, updated to historical records of the year 2018.Wimbledon, Australian Open, Roland Garros, US Open, Davis Cup and much more! Everything you ever wanted to know about your favorite tennis legend is in this fantastic collection with up to date.If you are a tennis enthusiast, then this book is for you. It is also an excellent gift for every fan of this sport.Did you know that Elton John's song - Philadelphia Freedom - is a tribute to Billie Jean King?Do you know which tennis legend became the youngest player in history to reach the number 1 in the world at 16 years old in 1997?Do you know what badge color is mandatory if an umpire wishes to officiate the final of a Grand Slam? Surprise your friends with these and many other interesting facts you will find in "The Big Book of Tennis Facts" updated until 2018.Also available in SpanishBuy now on Amazon for fast delivery through Prime.




Essential Tennis


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The essential book from online tennis coaching sensation Ian Westermann, founder of EssentialTennis.com What’s the number one thing stopping you from playing your best tennis? Ian Westermann, founder of the world’s #1 online tennis instruction portal, Essentialtennis.com, will confidently say it’s an obstacle you probably never thought of: The ball. You might think this sounds ridiculous. The whole point of tennis is to hit the ball over the net and in, so how can the ball be the thing that’s standing in the way? In fact, this is why the ball is such an impediment: your desire to hit a good shot, with the right mix of power and spin, to a specific spot on the court, prevents you from striking the ball the way you should. In Essential Tennis, readers – players and coaches, alike – will learn how improving at tennis actually happens and how to easily implement these lessons and integrate them into better play on the court. Players will hit stronger shots, make fewer errors, and beat players who are currently beating them. Coaches will look differently at what it means to provide a student with a holistic learning experience. Essential Tennis contains technique-based instruction for executing groundstrokes, volleys, and serves, as well as progressions, drills, and mindsets players should incorporate. Westermann illuminates strokes, movement, strategy, and mental toughness – all proven to be successful over 20 years with clients of all ages and skill levels.




Tennis Lessons


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For fans of I MAY DESTROY YOU and FLEABAG and for readers who want to laugh and cry: the brave, beautiful, sometimes brutal story of a young misfit and her rocky road to womanhood, stopping at each year along the way. 'I loved Tennis Lessons so much. Susannah is a phenomenally talented writer' ELIZABETH DAY 'A raw, fierce, shockingly honest coming-of-age story' LOUISE O'NEILL 'Incredibly funny . . . by turns charming and disgusting and I loved it' NELL FRIZZELL You're strange and wrong. You've known it from the beginning. This is the voice that rings in your ears. Because you never say the right thing. You're a disappointment to everyone. You're a far cry from beautiful - and your thoughts are ugly too. You seem bound to fail, bound to break. But you know what it is to laugh with your best friend, to feel the first tentative tingles of attraction, to take exquisite pleasure in the affront of your unruly body. You just need to find your place. From dead pets and crashed cars to family traumas and misguided love affairs, Susannah Dickey's revitalizing debut novel plunges us into the private world of one young woman as she navigates her rocky way to adulthood. 'Brilliant . . . a wonderful writer, hugely talented, very funny and insightful' ALAN DAVIES 'Propulsive . . . brilliantly vivid . . . stays in the mind long after reading' IRISH TIMES 'A beautifully written and psychologically incisive bildungsroman...the arrival of a young writer to watch' OBSERVER




How to Play Tennis


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Tennis instruction and brief history of the game from two of the best-known pros. Provides special attention inclusiviness of the modern game.




I Know Nothing About Tennis


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Millions play the sport and even more watch it on television, yet tennis remains a new and intriguing adventure for the hundreds of thousands each year who grab a racquet for the first time. This book provides a lighthearted and yet authoritative introduction to the sport, with information on its history, fashions, rules, equipment, etiquette, and other tennis topics.




The Truth About Tennis


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Recreational players today are bombarded with ‘revolutionary approaches,’ ‘secrets to success,’ and ‘play like the pros’ techniques all promising to take their game to the next level. Award winning teaching professional Greg Moran says, ‘No!’ “There are no revolutionary approaches or secrets to success, and trying to play like the pros is the worst advice a recreational player can be given. That’s why I had to write this book,” says Greg. The Truth About Tennis is a unique instruction book written specifically for the millions of recreational players around the globe. Greg has been playing, teaching, studying, and writing about tennis for over 50 years. He’s spent more than 100,000 hours on the court helping thousands of players from ages 3 to 93 improve their tennis. Quite simply, he knows what works and, equally important, what doesn’t. The Truth About Tennis will help you cut down on your inner chatter and information overload to reboot your path to improvement. It will refocus your attention on the techniques and tactics that will truly make you a more intelligent, confident, and winning player.




Tennis Mastery


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