Winning Ugly
Mental Warfare in Tennis-Lessons from a Master
Published on 3. March 1997
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-0-671-88400-0 (ISBN)
Description
Brad Gilbert has become one of the world's greatest tennis players by "winning ugly"--analyzing and capitalizing on an opponent's weakness. Now Gilbert shows how to think better--and win more often--on the court. "Winning Ugly is great. These are pro tactics that will improve a recreational player's game fast".--Pete Sampras.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 213 mm
Width: 144 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
246 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-671-88400-0 (9780671884000)
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E-Book
05/2013
1st Edition
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Persons
Brad Gilbert and Steve Jamison
Content
Contents
Preface: Winning Ugly?
McEnroe: A Master Loses Ugly
I THE EARLY EDGE:
The Match Begins Before the Match Begins
1. Mental Preparation: The Pre-Match Advantage
2. Tools of the Trade: How Equipment Can Help You Win
3. Stretching for Success
4. The Microwave Warm-up: Defrost Your Strokes Quick
5. Four "Nervebusters": Overcoming Pre-Match Nervousness
6. Start Smart: Grabbing the Early Lead
II PLAYING SMART:
Finding a Way to Win
7. The Key to Victory
8. Destroying Your Opponent's Game Plan
9. The Seven Hidden Ad Points
10. The Player's Pit Stop: Stroke Repair
11. Learning From the Legends
III MIND GAMES, PSYCHING, AND GAMESMANSHIP: Tales From the Tour
12. The Masters of Rage: Connors and McEnroe
13. Lendl's Lethal Weapon
14. Agassi: Breaking the Speed Limit
15. How to Handle Hooking
16. A Million-Dollar Match: War With Wheaton
17. Tournament Tough All the Time
18. The Road to Number One
19. Andre Agassi on "Winning Ugly"