Part of "The Winning Edge Series", this text provides a complete introduction and explanation of the skills and techniques necessary to take to the court. Offering an introduction and an explanation of the facilities, equipment, rules and terminology, this book moves on to detail how to mentally and physically prepare for a match. Individual chapters detail the dynamics of the basic strokes (serves, forehands, volleys, backhands), strategies, and conditioning. Drills and self-evaluation are provided throughout the text as applicable.
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McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Zielgruppe
Für höhere Schule und Studium
Maße
Höhe: 231 mm
Breite: 160 mm
Dicke: 13 mm
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ISBN-13
978-0-8151-3456-5 (9780815134565)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
1 What's Tennis All About?2 Facilities and Equipment: Vital to the Game 3 Rules to the Game and Terminology of Tennis4 Handling the Racquet and Preparing to Hit the Ball5 Ground Strokes: Vital to the Game6 The Basics of Volley: Volley to the Game7 Serving: Vital to the Game8 Returning the Serve9 Hitting the Lob 10 Overhead Shots: Finishing11 Approach Shots and Drop Shots12 Winning Strategies for Singles Tennis13 Winning Strategies for Playing Doubles14 The Mental Side of Tennis15 Conditioning for TennisAppendix A Rules and TerminologyAppendix B National Tennis Rating Program
