Tennis
Brown (William C.) Co ,U.S. (Publisher)
7th Edition
Published on 1. August 1996
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-0-697-27982-8 (ISBN)
Description
This high-interest, low-cost text gives students of all ability levels a valuable resource for learning the fundamentals of tennis and improving their game. While the basic material is presented in a style easily understood by the beginner, mastering the material leads to intermediate and advanced levels of knowledge and skill.
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Series
Edition
7th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Dubuque, IA
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 226 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
226 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-697-27982-8 (9780697279828)
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Content
1. What Tennis Is Like Values Courts Dress Balls Rackets 2. Skills Essential for Everyone The ready position The forehand drive The backhand drive A comparative analysis of forehand and backhand drives The two-handed backhand Footwork The serve Return of serve The volley 3. Better Players Master These Strokes Ball spin The advanced serves The return of serve Approach shots The lob The overhead or smash Drop shots and drop volleys Half-volley Grip variations Footwork and timing 4. Progress Can Be Speeded Up Preparing to play Practice drills with racket and ball The graduated length method conditioning for competition 5. Patterns of Play Psychological characteristics Principles of strategy Common playing situations Summary 6. Rules of the Game Singles Doubles Tiebreak procedures No-ad scoring 7. The Unwritten Rules Courtesy toward other players Sharing expenses Greeting your opponent Serving and receiving Keeping score Distractions when to play a let Calling the lines What to do about questionable calls When and when not to talk Coaching Attitude Using the courts Playing in tournaments Spectators 8. The Language and Lore of Tennis An annotated glossary of colorful tennis terms 9. Facts for Enthusiasts Selecting and caring for equipment Tennis organizations Spectator tennis 10. Playing the Game Where can you play? What kind of competition is available? The National Tennis Rating Program In Conclusion Selected References Appendix 1: Tennis Knowledge Test and Answers Answers to Evaluation Questions Appendix 2: Do You Know the Score? and Answers Appendix 3: USTA and USTA Section Addresses Other tennis organizations