Download or read book Playing Tennis After Fifty written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to playing tennis after the age of fifty, providing stretching and strengthening exercises designed to help older players avoid aches and injuries, looking at equipment, offering tips on finding a club and playing partner, and describing tactics and techniques for players at all levels.
Download or read book Playing Tennis After 50 written by Kathy Woods and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2008 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Playing Tennis Past 50 written by Kathy Woods and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you are just starting out, have been competing for decades, or are returning to the game after an extended break, Playing Tennis After 50 will improve your play and enhance your experience on and off the court. With tactics and techniques ranging from basic to advanced, you'll learn to adapt court positioning and tweak shot selection for stellar singles, doubles, and mixed doubles play. Special features such as how-to-practice games and Stroke Doctor tips will correct common errors and improve skills while you play the game. Off the court, Playing Tennis After 50 will help you avoid aches and injury with stretching and strengthening exercises. Then double your pleasure with expert information on the latest equipment, tips on finding the right club and playing partner, and ways to make tennis a lifelong activity!
Download or read book Tennis Past 50 written by Tony Trabert and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2002 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tennis is indeed a true lifetime sport--just ask any tennis player over 50! However, as you get older you may need to adjust your stroke technique and strategy to stay on top of your game. Tennis Past 50 is the only book to address mature players' specific needs with proven strategies that adjust stroke technique, positioning, injuries, and equipment. Tennis Past 50 shows you how to -modify your stroke to gain more power without sacrificing control; -play smarter with adjustments to position on the court and style of play; -improve your doubles and mixed doubles game; -choose the right equipment for your style of play, ability, and fitness level; -eat right for better performance on the court; and -avoid injury and improve your conditioning for better performance.Tennis Past 50 shares the winning insights and tips that the authors have learned from decades of coaching and playing. Tony Trabert was ranked No. 1 in the world in the 1950s and is a popular TV commentator, and Ron Witchey is a well-known biomechanist with a specialization in aging and tennis. Trabert and Witchey teach how to play smarter, so you can be successful without trying to run down every ball, learn how to use spin and adapt traditional shots to your advantage, and handle different playing styles of your opponents. Tennis Past 50 will provide winning instruction that will have you playing better than ever. This book will improve the game of any mature player--male or female, competitive or recreational.
Download or read book Master Your Tennis Game written by Ken DeHart and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2019-11-19 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get the advantage—mental strategies for acing tennis. Get your head in the game. Master Your Tennis Game serves up quick mental techniques, tactics, and tips for boosting your overall performance and beating your opponents. Train your brain and be the best tennis player you can be. Concise, fun, and easy to read, this book offers 50 practical and actionable methods that show you how to stay calm and concentrate during any tennis game. Even if your rival is tough competition, outsmart them with these targeted mental approaches. Master Your Tennis Game includes: Streamlined strategies—From choosing your mood music to analyzing your opponent's play style, apply these easy-to-understand tactics to your tennis game right away. Overpower any opponent—Find techniques for beating common play styles, including aggressive baseliner, left-hander, and more. Popular player profiles—From Serena Williams to Roger Federer, learn all about your favorite tennis pros (and their strategies, too!). The ball is in your court. Focus your mind and win the match with these highly effective mental strategies for honing your tennis skills.
Download or read book US Open written by United States Tennis Association and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2018-08-14 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Timed to coincide with the US Open’s 50th anniversary, this exquisitely produced book celebrates the most electrifying event in tennis. All of the key moments and unforgettable personalities from the competition’s 50-year history are brought to life by vibrant, exclusive photography. This book provides a comprehensive look at the tournament, from the early years of tennis legends such as Billie Jean King and Arthur Ashe to iconic players such as Roger Federer and Serena Williams. Original contributions from journalists, players, coaches, and notable fans stand alongside gorgeous photography of the many household names who have made their mark competing on the game’s biggest stage. A perfect gift for any tennis fan, this book is a richly visual tribute to the sport, its fans, and its champions.
Download or read book The Inner Game of Tennis written by W. Timothy Gallwey and published by Random House Trade Paperbacks. This book was released on 1997-05-27 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The timeless guide to achieving the state of “relaxed concentration” that’s not only the key to peak performance in tennis but the secret to success in life itself—part of the bestselling Inner Game series, with more than one million copies sold! “Groundbreaking . . . the best guide to getting out of your own way . . . Its profound advice applies to many other parts of life.”—Bill Gates, GatesNotes (“Five of My All-Time Favorite Books”) This phenomenally successful guide to mastering the game from the inside out has become a touchstone for hundreds of thousands of people. Billie Jean King has called the book her tennis bible; Al Gore has used it to focus his campaign staff; and Itzhak Perlman has recommended it to young violinists. Based on W. Timothy Gallwey’s profound realization that the key to success doesn’t lie in holding the racket just right, or positioning the feet perfectly, but rather in keeping the mind uncluttered, this transformative book gives you the tools to unlock the potential that you’ve possessed all along. “The Inner Game” is the one played within the mind of the player, against the hurdles of self-doubt, nervousness, and lapses in concentration. Gallwey shows us how to overcome these obstacles by trusting the intuitive wisdom of our bodies and achieving a state of “relaxed concentration.” With chapters devoted to trusting the self and changing habits, it is no surprise then, that Gallwey’s method has had an impact far beyond the confines of the tennis court. Whether you want to play music, write a novel, get ahead at work, or simply unwind after a stressful day, Gallwey shows you how to tap into your utmost potential. No matter your goals, The Inner Game of Tennis gives you the definitive framework for long-term success.
Download or read book The Best Tennis of Your Life written by Jeff Greenwald and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007-11-27 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Play with Freedom...And Win More! The Best Tennis of Your Life is an inspirational and practical guide that will help players of all levels finally master the mental game. Author Jeff Greenwald draws from his unique background as a world-class player, sports psychology consultant, psychotherapist, and former coach to provides 50 specific tools you can immediately apply in any match situation. This comprehensive guide will show you how to: • Embrace nerves and play even better under pressure • Maintain confidence to win more consistently • Develop a pin-point focus • Access an ideal level of intensity • Play with a renewed sense of passion and freedom Why wait any longer to play the best tennis of your life? Get the mental edge with this invaluable resource and watch your game soar.
Download or read book Late to the Ball written by Gerald Marzorati and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-05-02 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An award-winning author shares the inspiring and entertaining account of his pursuit to become a nationally competitive tennis player--at the age of sixty. Being a man or a woman in your early sixties is different than it was a generation or two ago, at least for the more fortunate of us. We aren't old.
Download or read book Winning Ugly written by Brad Gilbert and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-05-28 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The tennis classic from Olympic gold medalist and ESPN analyst Brad Gilbert, now featuring a new introduction with tips drawn from the strategies of Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams, Andy Murray, and more, to help you outthink and outplay your toughest opponents. A former Olympic medalist and now one of ESPN’s most respected analysts, Brad Gilbert shares his timeless tricks and tips, including “some real gems” (Tennis magazine) to help both recreational and professional players improve their game. In the new introduction to this third edition, Gilbert uses his inside access to analyze current stars such as Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal, showing readers how to beat better players without playing better tennis. Written with clarity and wit, this classic combat manual for the tennis court has become the bible of tennis instruction books for countless players worldwide.
Download or read book Senior Tennis written by George Wachtel and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-07-14 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A great How-To book on playing the game of tennis, with information about all the strokes, match strategy, rules of the game, and staying healthy -- with a foreword by Australian tennis legend Roy Emerson: “Apart from having instant appeal to tennis lovers everywhere, the knowledge in this book will provide invaluable information to all who read it.” “There's tons to read here that will benefit players of all shapes and sizes.” Joel Drucker, Tennis Historian/Story Editor for Tennis Channel “This book has practical tips for seniors to overcome their physical limitations and offer us the freedom to enjoy this marvelous sport for years to come.” Fred Drilling, USPTA, World Singles Winner '07, Doubles '09“The game of tennis is a lifetime activity. This is a great read for the young and those who wish to stay young!” Chuck Kinyon, Dartmouth College Tennis Coach Emeritus
Download or read book Cattle to Courts written by Ken McAllister and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this comprehensive volume, anecdotes and personal observations explore how Texas became a leader of America's "Tennis Boom" through national and international events. In addition to showing how Texas communities and statewide tennis organizations contributed to the sport's growth, the book highlights the stories of American tennis' most special characters and personalities. The extremely well versed McAllister shares unique insights from his 50 years in the tennis industry.
Download or read book How to Play Tennis written by Venus Williams and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2005 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tennis instruction and brief history of the game from two of the best-known pros. Provides special attention inclusiviness of the modern game.
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 225 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
Download or read book Tennis as a Wisdom Practice written by Carl Frankel and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2022-03-22 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When he was in his late 60s, author Carl Frankel got some unexpected news. If he started playing tennis tournaments in the 70s division when he age-qualified, he could be one of the top 10 players in the country. Tennis as a Wisdom Practice tells the story of his pursuit of ranking success and what he learned along the way. Tennis as a Wisdom Practice is much more than a tennis saga, though. It's also about two other quests that are ultimately more important, the pursuit of wisdom and the pursuit of mastery. This book is for you if you like tennis. It's also for you if you're looking to get better faster at just about anything that requires focus and commitment, including the game of life. Do thoughts like these resonate for you? "Habits are choices that are hibernating." "Competition dunks us in the adrenaline-fueled Immediate Now. Competing successfully requires a part of us to simultaneously climb out of the Immediate Now to a more inclusive sense of time where things matter less and we maintain a sense of larger context." "We are submerged in narratives of our own creation. What if we didn't view death as an enemy? What if we positioned it as a partner and a friend?" "Celebrities are stand-ins for the Olympian gods our culture tries to do without. That's why our hearts go thump when we meet them." If so, Tennis as a Wisdom Practice will be a great partner for you in your pursuit of a good and wise life. On top of all this, Tennis as a Wisdom Practice is also a piece of reportage about the largely unknown supersenior tennis circuit and the people who populate it. This is a story in its own right, about vital men of a certain age who are keeping on keeping on, raging in the most social and athletic way possible against the dying of the light. A love song to tennis and a paean to the joys of lifelong learning, Tennis as a Wisdom Practice offers a boundary-busting approach to the game that can accelerate your path to mastery on the court and in your life. "A wonderfully entertaining yearlong journey on the senior tennis circuit with great insights into the pursuit of mastery. A wise and passionate meditation on the path to a better life." (John Tashiro, US top-ten player, 50-and-over singles) "A thinking man's tennis player, Carl Frankel brings an observant, inquisitive, anad insightful mind, along with a fluid writing style, to the joys and challenges experienced by every serious tennis player." (Steve Gottlieb, winner, four national senior titles) "Combines two timeless themes, the journey to wisdom and the journey to mastery, insightfully and cleverly. Damn, the dude can write! There is much to ponder in these pages. Serve yourself an ace with this great story." (Eric Booth, author, bestselling The Everyday Work of Art) Tennis as a Wisdom Practice also features a preface by Bob Litwin, the winner of 26 national senior titles who is widely viewed as one of the best senior players of his generation.
Download or read book Zen and the Art of Playing Tennis written by Agam Bernardini and published by Bibliotheka Edizioni. This book was released on 2015-04-13T00:00:00+02:00 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Zen and the Art of Playing tennis is one of the first book that have analyzed the mental and psychological aspect of the game of tennis. The purpose of the book is to fill the great vacuum still existing about the mental and psychological side of the game of tennis; even today, when almost everybody is recognizing it's importance, very few people know what to do to solve the problem. This book it's of great help, for the tennis players of all levels, to understand why the mind and the emotions are interfering so much with our natural capacities to play tennis and explain how to neutralize these negative influences and how to play our best tennis, even under pressure and in the most difficult situations. It proposes also all the techniques and exercises to help to improve the mental and psychological side of the game of tennis, that until now has so negatively influenced our performances and prevented us from expressing totally and freely our thecnicaland physical abilities. Zen and the Art of Playing Tennis was first published in Italy where has been selling over 20.000 copies and it's still selling and it's appreciated by many tennis players and tennis teachers and coaches.
Download or read book The History of Tennis written by Richard Evans and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All the passion, drama, and beauty of tennis is captured in this most up-to-date comprehensive history--from its early beginnings as a sport, the greatest matches ever played, to its global star players and personalities of present day. This volume is a must-read for tennis aficionados. Tennis, the much-loved sport, is a game for the ages dating back to sixteenth-century royal court matches played by King Henry VIII. History of Tennis captures the sport's long history, never short of theatrics, rivalries, power plays, political controversies, and inspiring personal stories. Beautiful historic and contemporary images of gripping matches like the unforgettable Bjorn Borg versus John McEnroe tiebreak match in 1980, to behind-the-scenes moments with tennis legends, and never-before-seen shots, grace each page accompanied by Richard Evans's intriguing stories and unique insight detailing the evolution of this majestic sport by decade. Starting as a European royal pastime and gaining popularity in England and France, the sport made its way to America in the late 1870s as the new game of lawn tennis, creating along the centuries legendary tennis superstars such as Bill Tilden, Suzanne Lenglen and the Four Musketeers, Fred Perry, Billie Jean King, John McEnroe, and Steffi Graf. Now one of the most highly watched sports globally with top-billing icons like Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal, and Naomi Osaka, there is no stopping the power of this allenthralling game. This is a must-have volume for lifelong fans and those intrigued by the sporting theater and grand culture of tennis.
