Tennis Lessons
Tennis Lessons

Author: Susannah Dickey

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2020-07-16

Total Pages: 187

ISBN-13: 1473573424

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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

Winning Ugly
Winning Ugly

Author: Brad Gilbert

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2013-05-28

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 1476715092

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The tennis classic from Olympic gold medalist and ESPN analyst Brad Gilbert, now featuring a new introduction with tips drawn from the strategies of Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams, Andy Murray, and more, to help you outthink and outplay your toughest opponents. A former Olympic medalist and now one of ESPN’s most respected analysts, Brad Gilbert shares his timeless tricks and tips, including “some real gems” (Tennis magazine) to help both recreational and professional players improve their game. In the new introduction to this third edition, Gilbert uses his inside access to analyze current stars such as Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal, showing readers how to beat better players without playing better tennis. Written with clarity and wit, this classic combat manual for the tennis court has become the bible of tennis instruction books for countless players worldwide.

$20,000 in Tennis Lessons
$20,000 in Tennis Lessons

Author: Robert Ford Greene

Publisher:

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780977727001

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The ultimate guide for tennis players seeking to improve their game. Dr David Greene breaks down each element of the game, and uses hundreds of photos and illustrations to show each point precisely. He includes the advice of the world's smartest pros, and cites examples from the greatest players of yesterday and today. The author shares the dozens of tips and secrets he's acquired during his 50-plus years as a tennis player, coach and instructor. The book contains step-by-step guidance for service, baseline and net play; master forehand, backhand and spin shots; and tactics and strategy. More than 700 high-quality, full-color photographs and drawings make this the finest tennis instruction book ever produced. This hardcover, 288-page guide has been hailed as a ?monumental achievement? by former champion, Roy Emerson. ESPN's expert tennis commentator, Cliff Drysdale, says the book is an ?encyclopedia? that bridges the gap between traditional and new-world thinking.?

The Little Green Book of Tennis
The Little Green Book of Tennis

Author: Tom Parham

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2015-04-17

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781503559042

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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.

Essential Tennis
Essential Tennis

Author: Ian Westermann

Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin

Published: 2022-05-31

Total Pages: 157

ISBN-13: 1250765242

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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.

A Champion's Mind
A Champion's Mind

Author: Pete Sampras

Publisher: Crown

Published: 2009-05-26

Total Pages: 330

ISBN-13: 030738330X

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In A Champion’s Mind, the tennis great who so often exhibited visible discomfort with letting people “inside his head” finally opens up. An athletic prodigy, Pete resolved from his earliest playing days never to let anything get in the way of his love for the game. But while this determination led to tennis domination, success didn’t come without a price. Here for the first time Pete speaks freely about the personal trials he faced—including the death of a longtime coach and confidant—and the struggles he gutted his way through while being seemingly on top of the world. Among the book’s most riveting scenes are the devastating early loss that led Pete to make a monastic commitment to the game; fierce on-court battles with Andre Agassi; and the triumphant last match of Pete’s career at the finals of the 2002 U.S. Open. "A thoroughly compelling read that really probes the hard drive of a champion...All the emotion and insight that Sampras seemes reluctant to express during his playing days come spilling forth." —Jon Wertheim, senior writer, Sports Illustrated

The 100 Best Tennis Lessons
The 100 Best Tennis Lessons

Author: Dave Rineberg

Publisher:

Published: 2015-08-27

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13: 9780692509937

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The 100 Best Tennis Lessons, is a compilation of international tour coach Dave Rineberg's actual on court lessons and information written in a coach-to-player voice. From junior prodigies to college All-Americans to the best players in the world, Dave has given a lesson to every level of player on every part of the game. Now he has picked out his all-time best lessons, for you to better your game with, in this book. The subject matter is geared more for those above the beginning stages and into the playing stages of the game.

International Book of Tennis Drills
International Book of Tennis Drills

Author: Professional Tennis Registry

Publisher: Triumph Books

Published: 2013-04

Total Pages: 259

ISBN-13: 1623685109

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Filled with time-tested drills designed to improve every aspect of one's game, this updated edition is the ideal resource for any tennis player who wants to gain an edge on their competition. With more than 100 practice drills for both group and independent practice, readers will learn how to improve their serving, returning, groundstrokes, lobs, drop shots, approach shots, overheads, volleys, and much more. The singular, authoritative source for skill-enhancing drills, this guide is equally useful for beginning or advanced players of all ages.

The Tennis Drill Book
The Tennis Drill Book

Author: Tina Hoskins-Burney

Publisher: Human Kinetics

Published: 2014-02-24

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 1492584428

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The world’s best tennis drill book returns—bigger, better, and more comprehensive than ever. Building on the strengths of the popular first edition, this second edition of The Tennis Drill Book includes more drills, expert instruction, advice, and analysis for today’s players and coaches. The Tennis Drill Book is your complete collection of drills, games, and tips for improving stroke technique, match strategy, and everything in between. Inside you will find • progressive technique drills for mastering every stroke and shot combination; • tactics drills for winning with aggressive or defensive strategies in every game situation; • mental training drills for staying focused when the pressure is on; • warm-up, cool-down, and conditioning drills for increasing speed, agility, and endurance; and • game-based drills that simulate singles and doubles match play. With insights, recommendations, and performance tips from teaching pro and former WTA player Tina Hoskins-Burney and veteran coach Lex Carrington (coach to Vera Zvonareva), The Tennis Drill Book is an essential reference that belongs in every tennis library.