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Technical Tennis:
Racquets, Strings, Balls, Courts, Spin, and Bounce"
What are the single most important variables in racquet performance? What racquet and string features combine to provide the most control, comfort, and feel? How can a player create maximum spin? "This informative primer answers these and other elusive equipment and performance-related questions that perennially plague hackers and experts alike. A simplified, layperson's companion to the authors' previous work, "The Physics and Technology of Tennis," this conveniently sized guide to selecting racquets and strings includes bite-sized explanations of the possible expectations of equipment choices. |
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Biomechanical Principles of Tennis Technique:
Using Science to Improve Your Strokes
The science of tennis technique is explained in this guide that practically applies the lessons learned from studying the forces and motions of tennis strokes. Through the implementation of six basic biomechanical principles players can make subtle adjustments to their strokes, creating stroke variations that not only improve their game but also reduce their risk of injury. Detailed line drawings; stroke analysis and sequence photos of top touring pros; action photographs and high-speed video images; and an exploration of the benefits of video replay provide players with a variety of useful techniques. |
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Tennis Skills: The Player's Guide
Following the formula used successfully in Golf Skills, Soccer Skills and Hoop Drills, we introduce Tennis Skills, an in-depth look at stroke-production skills, followed by a series of drills designed and used by the pros. Games, sets and matches are won only with a strong foundation of skills, from groundstrokes, volleys, serves and lobs, to developing strategy for doubles. In Tennis Skills, the author begins by breaking down each stroke into its elements to ensure a player's basic skills are strong and consistent, including warm-up, grips, body position, stroke, footwork and follow-through. Then he offers a series of more than 40 drills that focus on target areas, strategy, coordination, pressure, and footwork.
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Girls' Tennis: Conquering the Court
Who rules the tennis court? Girls do, of course! Learn about serving, the net game, mind games, and becoming a smash hit in Girls Tennis. Realize that the possibilities are endless. |
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Tennis Fundamentals (Sports Fundamentals S.)
The "Sports Fundamentals Series is written to get readers into the action as soon as possible. They will learn by doing, spending less time reading and more time engaged in activity. with simple instructions and accompanying photographs, readers will find it easy to learn basic sports skills quickly. |
