Download or read book The Original Rules of Tennis written by Bodleian Library and published by The Miegunyah Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The modern game of tennis dates from 1874, when the rules were defined by Major Walter Clopton Wingfield. Published in association with the All England Lawn Tennis Club (Wimbledon), this book examines the history of the rules of tennis from their first codification to the present day.
Download or read book Rule Book of Games written by Kira Chilton and published by Alpha Edition. This book was released on 2018-08-18 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tennis is a racket sport that can be played individually against a single opponent (singles) or between two teams of two players each (doubles). Each player uses a tennis racket that is strung with cord to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over or around a net and into the opponent's court. The object of the game is to play the ball in such a way that the opponent is not able to play a valid return. The player who is unable to return the ball will not gain a point, while the opposite player will. Tennis Skills and Rules has something for everyone who plays this wonderful game. The book is designed to help the people especially the aspiring players, beginners, coaches, learners, instructors etc. The comprehensive text in the book explains the various tips and tactics and means and methods to develop these tactics. This book in the series on sports has been designed as a comprehensive manual which gives the readers the basic information of the sport of tennis, as well as its celebrated players memorable moments. Beginning with a brief introduction to the history of the game, the book then engages in a detailed discussion of sporting paraphernalia of tennis, as well as its rules.
Download or read book The Illustrated Rules of Tennis written by Wanda Tym and published by Davidson Titles Incorporated. This book was released on 1995-02 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Illustrated Rules of Tennis introduces young players to the basic rules of the "sport of kings." Designed to stimulate discussion among coaches, players, and parents, this book presents the rules of tennis in a simplified form so that they can be easily understood by young players. Topics include background information, basic strokes, and the importance of proper court etiquette. Each rule is fully demonstrated with detailed, full-color illustrations by artist Paul Zuehlke.
Download or read book Official Rules of Tennis written by Usta and published by Triumph Books (IL). This book was released on 1999-11 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This newest update provides everything tennis players need to know in order to excel on court. Includes rules for singles, doubles, and wheelchair tennis.
Download or read book But Seriously written by John McEnroe and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 2017-06-27 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER John McEnroe's long-awaited follow-up to his #1 bestseller He is one of the most controversial and beloved athletes in history, a tennis legend and a volcanic, mesmerizing presence. But after reaching the top of his game - what came next? Fifteen years after his international number-one bestseller You Cannot Be Serious, John McEnroe is back and ready to talk. Now the undisputed elder statesman of tennis, McEnroe has won over his critics as a brilliant commentator at the US Open, Wimbledon, and other Grand Slam tournaments - with outspoken views on the modern game, its top players, and the world of 21st century sport and celebrity. Who are the game's winners and losers? What's it like playing guitar onstage with the Rolling Stones, hitting balls with today's greats, confronting his former on-court nemeses, getting scammed by an international art dealer, and raising a big family while balancing McEnroe-sized expectations? In But Seriously, John McEnroe confronts his demons and reveals his struggle to reinvent himself from champion and tennis legend to father, broadcaster, and author. The result is a richly personal account, blending anecdote and reflection with razor sharp and brutally honest opinions, all in McEnroe's signature style. This is the sports book of the year: wildly entertaining, very funny, surprisingly touching, and 100% McEnroe.
Download or read book Tennis Fundamentals written by Carol Matsuzaki and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2004 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains the basic skills and techniques of tennis, and includes over sixty activities and drills, as well as instruction in singles and doubles match play.
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 The Little Green Book of Tennis written by Tom Parham and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2015-04-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Golf is a disease, not a game. Especially when you take the game up in your fifties, as I did. After a series of injuries stopped my recreational tennis play, and my retirement from a lifetime of coaching and teaching tennis, I tried golf. It didn't take long to realize it was not an easy endeavor. Someone said, "You can't learn anything from a golf book, but you have to read a lot of golf books to find that out!" I found the gurus of golf instruction: Ledbetter, Pelz, and Hogan, who was said to have written the book with the secret! I did find one that really attracted me but in a somewhat different way.
Download or read book Official Rules of Tennis written by Usta and published by Triumph Books (IL). This book was released on 1999-11 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This newest update provides everything tennis players need to know in order to excel on court. Includes rules for singles, doubles, and wheelchair tennis.
Download or read book Let s Play Tennis written by Patricia Egart and published by . This book was released on 2010-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A simple introduction to the equipment, rules, and techniques of tennis.
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 2015 Official Rules of Tennis written by USTA and published by Official Rules. This book was released on 2015-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Including helpful interpretations in addition to the official rules and regulations, this is the singular resource to everything tennis, put forth by the sport's governing body, the United States Tennis Association. With detailed sections and ample appendices, this guide will prove an invaluable resource to players, officials, coaches, parents, and fans. This edition is completely updated for 2015.
Download or read book Delaplaine s Country Club Tennis Rules written by Sophie Delaplaine and published by Gramercy Park Press. This book was released on 2011-10 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Delaplaine presents the ultimate country club tennis handbook for those who love tennis. The guide addresses rules, regulations, etiquette, round-robin formats, and other topics.
Download or read book Tennis Rules written by Barry Newcombe and published by Blandford. This book was released on 1995-08 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A description of the rules of tennis, devoid of the legal jargon used by the official laws of the international organizations controlling the sport. This guide is aimed at players of all ages, teachers, parents and amateur coaches.
Download or read book Tennis Rules written by Barry Newcombe and published by Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated. This book was released on 1997-01 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tennis is one of the most popular sports in the world. Start with a brief history of the game. Then get all the rules and regulations regarding dress codes, court surfaces and layouts, various pieces of equipment, and the intricacies of the game, including warm-up, serve, winning and losing points, changing ends, and how to keep score. Explained in full detail are doubles, the different officials, acceptable behavior on the court, and the tournaments that make up the Grand Slam -- the Australian Open, French Open, US Open, and Wimbledon. Most people will never win a Grand Slam, but everybody can still get lots out of the game. And now you'll know all the rules!
Download or read book Tennis Rules and Techniques in Pictures written by Michael Brown and published by Perigee Trade. This book was released on 1991 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the bestselling titles in Perigee's Sports Rules in Pictures series, completely revised and updated with the United States Tennis Association's Official Rules for 1991. This accessible guide explains and illustrates the rules of tennis for both singles and doubles players and includes the fundamental techniques necessary for the beginning player. Over 80 line drawings.
Download or read book Understanding Tennis written by Julia Hickey and published by Coachwise 1st4sport. This book was released on 2006 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed with information about tennis to help you, or anyone with an interest in tennis, demystify the sport and make learning about it fun. This book features chapters on what you need to play tennis, the laws of the game, singles and doubles matches, skills and more.
