A Modern Guide For Tennis Improvement

Author : John R Williams
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Modern Guide for Tennis Improvement written by John R Williams and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-10 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Williams shares his unique perspective on tennis improvement, the dietary and training regimens of the current professional stars plus insights into the future of tennis. John combines a lifetime of playing and teaching tennis to produce a book that can be used as a reference to aid the tennis-playing public in finding a pathway for improving and enjoying this great game. The book begins by listing the USTA (United States Tennis Association) National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP) guidelines. This handy guide presents the characteristics, limitations and strengths of all tennis players. It is an easy to understand numerical classification of every talent level from 1 to 7 and will help the tennis-playing public determine their own skill level and the proper chapter to read in order to begin real tennis improvement. In addition, future rule changes, coaching changes and timely advice on the most underrated, underappreciated and underused shot in tennis (the lowly drop shot). The drop shot is destined to be the offensive shot of the future and will give smaller, quicker players an additional weapon to counter the power in the modern game. The number of drop shots hit in the 2020 French Open set records in both the Men's and Women's single draws. It is inevitable in the women's game to expect more "droppers" in the future. About the author: John has a bachelor's degree in math and physics from the University of Charleston, a master's degree in astrophysics from Florida State University, and has completed three years of doctoral study in nuclear physics at Auburn University. John served as president and regional vice president for the Missouri Valley Professional Tennis Association (MVPTA) from 1983-1991, vice president of the Florida Professional Tennis Association (FPTA) from 1978-1981, and regional vice president for the Mid-Atlantic Professional Tennis Association (MAPTA) from 1973-1975. Taking an occasional time out during a 35 year tennis-teaching career, John was able to play pro level tournaments in the days of "sham amateurism" (before open tennis) and continued to play and win pro level tournaments (after 1968) until he was 40 years old. He was a 3-time West Virginia Champion, a two-time Ohio Valley Champion, a two-time Maryland State Champion and a two-time Western Maryland Champion. John won the West Virginia Open Doubles Championship 5 times and in 1973 won the Eastern Pro Singles Championship in Woodbury, NY along with a $1000 purse, (It seemed like a lot of money at the time). John was inducted into the University of Charleston Hall of Fame in 2001 and the Missouri Valley Professional Tennis Association (MVPTA) Hall of Fame in 1999. He was named the Pinellas County Florida Coach of the Year in 1977 and 1981, and his family was named the Oklahoma Tennis Family of the Year in 1996 and 1999. He has coached and developed players of all ages and abilities. They include state, sectional and national champions in multiple locales from Florida to Oklahoma. Even though he is appreciative of his industry accolades, John says, "My wife and children are my pride and joy."

Author : John Littleford
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tennis Strokes and Tactics written by John Littleford and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a completely unique approach to learning tennis. From serves, strokes and volleys to smashes and lobs, tennis strokes are demonstrated from five angles.

Author : Sue Rich
Publisher : Apple Press
ISBN 13 : 9781845431341
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Tennis Handbook written by Sue Rich and published by Apple Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A must for every player's racket bag, this book features step-by-step exercises, practice programs, and expert advice from a leading tennis coach--plus more than 35 full-color illustrations and photographs.

Author : Oscar Wegner
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 9780071782678
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book PLAY BETTER TENNIS IN TWO HOURS written by Oscar Wegner and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2004-12-15 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can tennis really be this simple? Just ask the dozens of world-class players who have made it to the top using Oscar Wegner’s groundbreaking approach. But if playing tennis isn’t so easy for you, if you never seem to play up to your potential, don’t blame yourself—blame the coach who taught you a lot of uselessly complex techniques. Play Better Tennis in 2 Hours is your guide to tennis as the pros play it—more intuitive, more fluid, and more fun. World-renowned tennis coach and ESPN commentator Oscar Wegner shows you how to focus your efforts on one thing—hitting the ball correctly. Your own natural athleticism will take care of everything else. Follow the simple drills in this power-packed handbook, and you’ll learn how to: Move to the ball efficiently and fluidly Stop worrying about foot position and stance Hit every stroke harder and more accurately Put a wicked topspin on your forehand Master both one- and two-handed backhands Combine control and power on your volleys Put more speed and spin into your serve and more punch in your return "Known and respected all around the world, Oscar has given us another great contribution to tennis with this book."—Gustavo Kuerten, three-time French Open champion "Oscar has broken the mold, demystifying the modern tennis stroke. There's genius in his analysis of pro techniques—the dynamics of what the racquet does to the ball, how power and spin are added. He understands how top pros really stroke the ball, and always have, all the way back to Tilden."—Andy Rosenberg, Director for NBC Sports Wimbledon and French Open

Author : Kelly Gunterman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780942257717
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tennis Made Easy written by Kelly Gunterman and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers novice and intermediate level tennis players advice, tips, and exercises to help them improve their skills.

Author : Alan Jones
Publisher : Crowood Press (UK)
ISBN 13 : 9781852237295
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Tennis Workshop written by Alan Jones and published by Crowood Press (UK). This book was released on 1992 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive manual on all aspects of the game of lawn tennis for players, coaches and officials. After an introduction to the sport and its basic procedure there follows a practical guide to modern equipment and clothing. The core of the book explains technique and tactics in detail, demonstrated in sequence photographs of Jo Durie and Clare Wood. There are separate sections on coaching, the mental approach, training and injury, doubles and short tennis, and expert advice on sports movement, umpiring and turning professional. AUTHOR: Alan Jones is a former LTA National Coach, and one of the game's most respected teachers. He currently coaches Jo Durie and Jeremy Bates. Jonathan Wood is a member of the Guild of Motoring Writers. He has won two Guild accolades, the Pierre Dreyfus Award for "outstanding journalistic effort" and the Montagu Trophy for his book of Wheels of Misfortune, for which he also won the Society of Automotive Historians' Cugnot Award. 78 colour & 212 b/w photos

Author : Rob Antoun
Publisher : Firefly Books
ISBN 13 : 9781770850712
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Winning Tennis written by Rob Antoun and published by Firefly Books. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide on targeting an opponent's style of play for a winning advantage. Winning Tennis is unlike any other tennis instruction guide. It doesn't explain how to hit a tennis ball, and it leaves grips, strokes and serves aside. The book focuses on winning tennis by reading an opponent's strengths and weaknesses for clues, patterns, court position and more. Knowing what is about to come across the net is a huge advantage for preparing a winning return. The sections are: Reading the Game - turning anticipation, perception and decision-making into weapons, reading an opponent's grip, swing and court position, reading the ball (e.g., spin, speed) Serving - reading the receiver's grip, body and court position to create the desired return, why and how to vary the serve Returning the Serve - reading service patterns, grip, ball toss and court position to deliver a return the server will not want to hit Baseline Play - play patterns, stroke analysis, spotting an opponent's weaknesses, gaining control of a rally Net Play - making shots that limit an opponent's baseline options, using court positioning as a clue, deciding which approach shot to use. Opponent's Net Play - spotting an approach shot before it has been hit, tempting an opponent to make a certain play, reading an opponent's favorite play patterns Common Game Styles - the aggressive baseliner, all-court player, net rush, counter attacker, defensive baseliner Developing Your Own Style - playing to your strength, hiding your weaknesses, problem-solving and decision-making. The author explains how to build a valuable portfolio of tactical responses to any situation and how to apply the methods of the world's best players to your game. Winning Tennis: The Smarter Player's Guide is an essential resource that can revolutionize a player's tennis skills, and thus their ability to win.

Author : Tom Sadzeck
Publisher : Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books
ISBN 13 : 9781552094945
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tennis Skills written by Tom Sadzeck and published by Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books. This book was released on 2001 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A tennis player has to know not only how to play the game, but how to plan the next move and be able to anticipate an opponent's likely return, all in an instant. A player has to build a winning strategy, play the full court and outsmart an opponent. Enter Tennis Skills, an in-depth guide to improving a player's game. It features a battery of lessons designed by tennis pros that lays down a solid foundation of stroke skills and game strategy. Clear instructions and annotated diagrams provide valuable coaching and corrective techniques -- a great value for any player. It's like having a personal tennis pro on call for expert coaching. The book is fully illustrated with sequential pictures, court diagrams, tips, typical faults and coaching ideas which can help to build strong foundation skills and great players. Tom Sadzeck provides an abundance of visual features to help players of all levels improve their game and build on existing skills. Six chapters cover the game's key skill sets, from basic techniques to singles and doubles strategies. There are more than 40 drills that focus on the target areas of form, strategy, coordination and footwork. Other coaching content include: Stroke-production exercises Forehand, backhand, serve, volley, slice and other shots A breakdown of each stroke to promote consistent form Warm-up, grips, body position, footwork, targeting, follow-through Court diagrams to help players visualize a stroke's outcome How to handle game pressure. Tennis Skills also features Master Stroke sidebars that give easy-to remember tips, Fault Finder boxes that point out common mistakes and Coach's Comments that share the wisdom of seasoned pros. Whether the reader is new to the sport or a more experienced player who wants to improve their game and try new drills, Tennis Skills is a practical book to have in the equipment bag or locker.

Author : Peter Williams
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781540319401
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tennis written by Peter Williams and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-11-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do You Want To Optimize Your Tennis Game? Do you want to master the game of tennis? Do you want to learn the strategies that the best players in the world know? Do You want to conquer the mental side of the game? When you read Tennis: Guide to Mastering Your Game- Strategies, Equipment and Drills To Becoming A Complete Tennis Player, your tennis game will improve steadily each day! You will discover everything you need to know about getting better at tennis.

Author : Edgar Giffenig
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781794111554
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Play Tennis with Passion written by Edgar Giffenig and published by . This book was released on 2019-01-02 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is for every player who feels stuck and frustrated by lack of improvement. It is the perfect guide to understanding and developing every aspect of the game. After writing Developing High Performance Tennis Players - a system to develop competitive players - I wanted to utilize my fifty years experience as a competitor, high performance coach, coaches' coach and instructor of players of all ages and levels to write a practical book with the most effective strategies for anyone to improve and enjoy the game.The book breaks tennis down into ten performance-determining factors that directly establish a player's performance level: consistency, precision, footwork, perception and anticipation, variation, spin, ball speed, camouflage, mental skill and decision making. Each chapter addresses one of these factors and presents simple and effective tips and exercises to develop it, ultimately improving overall performance. This guide is the perfect long-term companion for any player. It can be read cover to cover or selectively by focusing on the chapter that addresses immediate, specific problems or concerns.Play with Passion!Edgar Giffenig played for the University of Texas, completing degrees in business and exercise physiology. He was a national coach for the United States, Germany and Mexico, supporting the development of many future superstars including Mike and Bob Bryan.Edgar is the author of Developing High Performance Tennis Players, a frequent speaker at international coaches' conferences and workshops and a consultant at www.tennisgate.com. He is a member of the International Tennis Federation Coaches Commission and an avid competitor, who in 2016 was ranked fifth in the 55 and over ITF world rankings.Throughout his career Edgar has worked with hundreds of players of all ages from beginners to professionals. Currently he lives in Connecticut directing the Norfolk Country Club and is involved in coaching education worldwide.