Author : Mrs. Lambert Chambers
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 43,61 MB
Release : 2022-09-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Lawn Tennis for Ladies" by Mrs. Lambert Chambers. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Author : Nita Mallick
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 21,56 MB
Release : 2015-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1508170428
Tennis powerhouses like Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova make it difficult to believe that tennis was originally a man’s sport. Since the early twentieth century, however, girls and women of all ages and skill levels have secured a permanent place on the tennis court. After discussing the history of women in the sport and the importance of Title IX, this exciting primer describes the rules, equipment, and skills required to play. Readers will learn how to grip, volley, and swing their way to an invigorating match. Profiles of key players, past and present, will interest tennis novices and pros alike.
Author : Janet Aldridge
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 17,90 MB
Release : 2023-09-18
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN :
In 'The Meadow-Brook Girls on the Tennis Courts; Or, Winning Out in the Big Tournament' by Janet Aldridge, readers are taken on a thrilling journey with a group of young girls as they navigate the competitive world of tennis tournaments. Aldridge's writing style is vivid and engaging, capturing the excitement of the matches and the determination of the characters. Set in the early 20th century, the book provides a glimpse into the societal norms and expectations of the time, while also highlighting the girls' resilience and passion for the game. The descriptions of the matches are detailed and immersive, making readers feel as though they are right there on the court with the characters. Janet Aldridge's storytelling is both entertaining and insightful, offering readers a valuable perspective on the challenges and triumphs of young women in a male-dominated sport during this era. Fans of historical fiction, sports fiction, and strong female protagonists will thoroughly enjoy this captivating tale of friendship, competition, and perseverance.
Author : Jake Maddox
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 47,60 MB
Release : 2013-05
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1434289044
Alexis is only 13, but she made the varsity tennis team. She's thrilled, but not everyone is happy for her--two of the older girls think Alexis ruined the season for their friend, who didn't make the team. The older girls are out to make Alexis's season terrible. Can she keep up her self-confidence and step up to the net, or will she let the girls get to her and lose everything?
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 734 pages
File Size : 21,6 MB
Release : 1920
Category : Tennis
ISBN :
Author : Adam Sexton
Publisher : Citadel Press
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 44,24 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780806524399
To judge by the number of great writers who have adopted tennis as their subject, this sport would seem to be the most storylike sport of all. This collection of short stories and excerpts from novels and screenplays brings together some of the best and most evocative writing on tennis. Also included are a few sparkling sketches by rising stars of the literary scene. Many of these stories dramatise issues of class, status and race and include work from Martin Amis, Margaret Atwood, Vladimir Nobokov and John Updike.
Author : Martin van Daalen
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 21,76 MB
Release : 2017-02-02
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1524575801
Teaching Tennis Volume 2 Teaching Tennis Volume 2 is a comprehensive book for players, coaches, and parents to learn about the development of advanced tennis players. It contains technical, tactical, physical, and mental topics that show how to solve problems concerning all aspects of the game. It is the second of three books, with Volume 1 containing the fundamentals of the game. The third book will contain subjects for all levels of play on how to compete individually and in team events. This second book will have the following topics for its readers: Showing the specifics in the development of advanced players and specialty strokes A methodology and progression to teaching tennis at an advanced level Technical, tactical, physical, and mental chapters Information on all other aspects of the game Examples of the strokes with photo sequences How to make a training and tournament plan Common mistakes and how to fix them Extensive section on problem solving Drills and exercises
Author :
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 23,95 MB
Release :
Category :
ISBN : 059525828X
Author : United States Tennis Association
Publisher : Human Kinetics
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 36,6 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780736048293
'Coaching Tennis Successfully' covers key areas for developing a winning tennis programme, including all key on and off court organization and management duties.
Author : Gregory N. Peters
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 49 pages
File Size : 40,62 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1476580758
"Describes the lives of tennis stars Serena and Venus Williams from birth to becoming champions"--
