Download or read book Look at All that Room Above the Net Wit and Wisdom from a Lifetime in Tennis written by Tracy Townsend and published by Barkhouse Bay. This book was released on 2021-11-16 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a kid learning to play on an asphalt court with a chain link fence for a net, Tracy Townsend never imagined he'd run a wildly successful resort tennis program in the world's first New Urbanist town. The Tennis Director in Seaside, Florida, for over 20 years, Tracy has coached thousands of players who return time after time because they love the tennis community he has created with his magnetic personality, entertaining delivery, and famous Tracyisms. As a tennis instructor, Tracy believes tennis should always be FUN! This philosophy has driven his 35-year teaching career, and now it's on paper for all tennis players. This isn't your ordinary tennis tips book on doubles tennis strategy, the backhand stroke, or tennis serve tips (although all of those are covered). This book is entertaining, offering fun and funny advice, served up with sarcastic wit in a way that only Tracy can. Tracy's style and personality jump off the pages. Reading the book is like being on the courts with him in Seaside, FL. In between solid tennis pointers for volley technique and forehand tips, you're reminded that you play because you love tennis. You're supposed to be having fun on the courts. And as Tracy says, "Winning is more fun than losing!" Fans of the sport and retired players will enjoy Tracy's stories and analysis. Tracy also shares his tennis drills so other tennis pros can use this book as a framework for their own lessons. This book is a great gift for tennis players. It is the perfect tennis gift for everyone on your league tennis team, your doubles partner, your pro, family members, and anyone who loves tennis.
Download or read book What Tennis Pros Don T Teach Wtpdt written by Manuel S. Cervantes and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2015-11-13 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What Tennis Pros Dont Teach encompasses a World of information threading Tennis and life at work. It talks about the forces of Tennis under all different scenarios. This book is based on the love of Tennis as the foundation to tackle philosophy, mental toughness, discipline, strategy, the meaning of momentum, technique, player development, politics in sports, etc What Tennis Pros Dont Teach also shows us how to make Tennis a special friend and use it to help forge our lives and destiny. What Tennis Pros Dont Teach is somewhat anecdotal using storytelling to illustrate lessons learned on the Tennis courts. There is something for everyone in this book, Tennis player or not. This book is easily one of the most comprehensive treatises in Tennis written to date. There is more wisdom and information in this book than in any other Tennis book ever written!
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 Tennis Shenanigans and Booya Sandwiches written by Michael Digiantommaso and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2012-04 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compilation of short stories surrounding the battlefield of tennis. These stories could have been taken from any; locker room, dance competition, police academies even bingo or poker night. Any place people get together, and compete. It s about people in pressure situations, tales with in-depth observations through relationships with friend and foe. Some friendships lasted years, some just a season, or a single tournament. Grudges lasted decades. All have spectacular endings, some taking as much as ten years to wreak vengeance. When I say great endings, I don t mean all happy-endings but exciting, with twists like only true life can dish out. These observations will tickle the avid tennis player as well as anyone who deal with people in competitive situations. Battling the town, the league rival or your best friend All stories are true. Tennis etiquette and life morels to be learned and enjoyed. As you ponder the trials and tribulations of the characters, you get deeper insight into the author. Michael, are you sure this really happened? I did not approve any of it. Laurie (Wife and conscience) This is the most implausible, coincident ridden exhibit of maternalinstincts and corny sentimentalism, smacking just short of Bolshevism. ---- I Loved it! Anonymous A molotov cocktail of thoughts and utterances. It s like Vuja De` all over again. --- Can t wait to read more. -- Super Dave (Hero extraordinaire) Mike is a top-notch Athlete, Musician, Carpenter, Artist, Horse Wrangler, Kick boxer, and now a Writer... An authentic Renaissance Man --- ------ Michael Chwalek (Rocket Scientist) He was a gifted child, kind and honest, always seeing things differently than the other kids. Who knew he would turn out like this? Why couldn t you be more like your sister? .................................. (Mom) You don t have to be a tennis buff to be drawn into Mike s world. These are stories about people, who they are and what they do. They kept me turning the pages. Charles Durang, Editorial Director, Covered Bridge Press and Douglas Charles Press A great writer can paint a picture in your mind and you have mastered this art. Erik the Barbarian Anderson (Head tennis Pro - New England)
Download or read book Bluffer s Guide to Tennis written by Dave Whitehead and published by Haynes Publishing UK. This book was released on 2019-05-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Know what to say, what not to say, what to do on a court should you make the mistake of being seen on one, and what excuses to make if you can’t lay a racquet head on a ball. Never again confuse topspin with a slice, or a squash shot with a tweener. Bask in the admiration of your fellow tennis players as you pronounce confidently on the merits of the windshield wiper, the reverse forehand and the run-around. Above all, know exactly how to hold your own against the sort of tennis nerd who probably emerged from the womb reading a copy of Inner Tennis. And never wear a headband. DO SAY "I was trying out an extreme version of the extreme Hawaiian and something just went 'ping' in my wrist. Never been the same since." DON’T SAY "You CANNOT be serious...you guys are the absolute pits of the world!"
Download or read book Tennis and the Meaning of Life written by Jay Jennings and published by Breakaway Books. This book was released on with total page 425 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tennis It s a LifeStyle written by Gf Denehy and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-10-22 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's a Lifestyle Tennis It's a Lifestyle, Not Just a Sport - provides the quickest and least expensive ways to learn tennis the correct way for the right reasons! You don't need an expensive racquet or have to belong to a country club! You will be shown Quick Tips and Training Techniques to immediately improve your game. You will learn Key Rules that all tennis players must know and proper Court Etiquette, so you can impress more experienced players with your knowledge and court manners while you are learning a game they love - tennis. And you don't need to take endless amount of lessons! Just read this book and Get Better Now! Most people try tennis because it looks like fun and fairly easy to learn. Then they get frustrated with the sport because they didn't know what to do next or where to turn or what to expect in terms of costs, equipment, quality instruction or even expectations for learning. "Tennis It's a Lifestyle" answers these questions and more. So, before you waste any more money or time - read this book. ) - Key Tips for Improving Quickly "Tennis It's a Lifestyle" provides an entire chapter of very specific tips that most tennis players are currently doing wrong and when done correctly will improve their game immediately. -Choosing the right racquet Depending on your level of tennis and if you have not had an opportunity to discuss racquet selection with a coach or instructor then spend less than $40 on your first racquet. An expensive tennis racquet will NOT improve your game. -Keep the ball away from Waldo Waldo is your opponent. You must always be aware of where your opponent is and hit the ball away from Waldo to make Waldo run to hit the ball. -Key rules you must know (there are 228 pages in the USTA/ITF rule book - not all of them are key) To get started playing games "Tennis It's a Lifestyle" has summarized the most common rules needed to have a good, fair and enjoyable game of tennis - without making a lot of enemies. -Key Drills for maximum impact "Tennis It's a Lifestyle" provides a list of key drills and training recommendations for maximum impact for all tennis players. -High School Tennis is not a gym class The tennis coach is responsible for fielding his best players to win a match for his school and provide those players with the training to be their best. Which leaves little time for everyone else. Think of a high school tennis coach as compared to the head coach of the football or basketball program. The tennis coach has all the administrative responsibilities and all the specialist training responsibilities without any assistant coaches who teach position and performance skills. Thus, do not show up for your High School tennis team thinking you are going to learn much about how to play tennis. -First Commandment of Doubles The first commandment in doubles is: never criticize your doubles partner during a match, even when they make a mistake, especially when they make a mistake. -Complete list of Tennis Terms Tennis like any sport has its own language which is different from other sports. "Tennis It's a Lifestyle" provides a complete list of the terms used throughout tennis programs. The sooner you learn to speak tennis the quicker you will improve. -Tennis is a game of Honor Tennis is a game that requires cooperation and courtesy. Players make calls on their own side of the net and are expected to do the best they can to make an honest call and opponents always get the benefit of the doubt. All points played in "good faith" are counted.
Download or read book Noble Tennis written by Tony Roth and published by Kingston, Ont. : Après Fou Pub.. This book was released on 2003-04-01 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a world gone mad, a world riddled with controversy - fanatical parents, crazy coaches, violent athletes, there appears little wisdom. Into this dire situation comes Noble Tennis: The Wisdom of Sport, a book that introduces philosophy as the missing, key ingredient in sport. A humanistic philosophy leads to nobleness as fun and games become the source of life-enhancing qualities.Noble Tennis: The Wisdom of Sport is a sane reminder of the joy of enthusiasm, the pure love of the game, from which the great qualities of serenity, patience, concentration and fearlessness flow. In the book, each of these qualities is explored and, with the help of the many "hints and tips, " the benefits of implementing them revealed. These benefits apply equally on and off the court. Players find that the qualities are transferable to all of life, and playing "in the Zone" is easy when the noble qualities are expressed.
Download or read book Winning in Tennis and Life written by Mary Pat Faley and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winning in Tennis and Life is your own personal blueprint for healthy living. Healthy living includes putting you at the top of your game for your own personal health. You will see some unbelievable examples of that in this book. Are you at the top of your game? Are you the victim of stress in your job or your life? Are you overeating? Do you get enough exercise? Do you have an addiction? Do you have the strategies to follow your hopes and dreams? This book will be your resource to help you in all aspects of your health, your tennis or your life. For so many people, life's lessons seem to be learned while they are on the tennis court. How you play tennis, is usually how you act in your life. Tennis is a sport for your lifetime. If you read this book, you will have the knowledge to win in both tennis and life. Your life and your tennis will move forward and change. This book is divided into three sections: [[ The Game of Health [[ The Game of Tennis [[ The Game of Life The book will show you step-by-step how to execute the following: [[ Take care and be in charge of your own overall health. [[ Eat well balanced and healthy foods. Know what you are eating. [[ Exercise daily. Make it your goal to be more physically fit. [[ Improve your tennis by implementing, "tennis is as easy as 1, 2, 3." [[ Develop your winning strategies in singles, doubles and life. [[ Learn the "secret" of how to focus, for tennis and life. [[ Embrace change, no matter what form in comes in. [[ Develop better leadership qualities, and improve self-confidence & self-esteem. [[ Manifest your future. The sky is the limit!
Download or read book The Zen of Tennis written by Nancy Koran and published by Koran Pubs Jerusalem. This book was released on 2002-01 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a reference book filled with ideas and techniques including quotes and stories from over 50 tennis greats and celebrities. Learn about the importance of etiquette and the proper mind-set which will help you achieve your fullest potential as a player and reshape your life forever.
Download or read book Lifetime Tennis written by Kt Rome and published by . This book was released on 2022-09-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tennis is a great, inexpensive, lifetime sport. You can go out with one or three people or a tournament of great players. It's fun to win or win next time and still get fresh air, sunshine, friendships, exercise, and fun. Lifetime Tennis is a quick read for athletes, especially tennis players or want-to-be tennis players. Coaches and tennis pros can give or sell it to players of all ages for inspiration and motivation. The great thing about tennis is it's a lifetime sport for all, and you don't need a whole team to play it. If you want a team, there are clubs and United States Tennis Association (USTA) teams everywhere with men's and women's singles, doubles, and mixed doubles. This book can be distributed at tournaments as well for fun read for participants or prizes along with T-shirts and water bottles.
Download or read book How Tennis Saved My Life written by Sam P Jalloh and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-04-30 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this fascinating, true story, 'How Tennis Saved My Life', Sam gives a mind-blowing account of his experiences during the war. He takes us on a gripping journey from his birth to manhood, through experiences, ranging from extreme despair to heart-warming triumph.Sam's story combines his wisdom and insight into finding the strength to pull through life's challenges and will resonate with anyone facing an obstacle, no matter how big or small. Today, Sam enjoys his career as an International Tennis Coach touring with players from all over the world. As a physical, nutritional and mental coach, he plumbs his own experiences of adversity and precarious survival to inspire his students, and his readers, to succeed. Across three continents, Europe, Africa and Australia, Sam's motivational presentations hearten and exhilarate people of all ages with reflections on his life's journey, his family and how tennis saved his life.
Download or read book Hardcourt Confidential written by Patrick McEnroe and published by Hyperion. This book was released on 2010-06-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An entertaining and unfiltered look at professional tennis as only Patrick McEnroe can offer. Patrick McEnroe has been in the world of professional tennis in one way or another for most of his life. As a player, coach, and ESPN commentator, he's seen it all. The significant tennis books of recent years have all been autobiographies--famous players burnishing their image or attempting to set the record straight within carefully controlled memoirs. No one has been willing to do a book that pulls back the curtain and presents an honest, no-holds-barred look into the ultimate gentleman's sport and the larger-than-life personalities that inhabit it. Patrick McEnroe does just that. Curious to know which marquee player threw a tantrum and bailed early on a tournament Why Roger Federer, presumably the greatest player of all time, has a losing head-to-head record with Rafael Nadal? Why certain tennis prodigies burned out early? The real role of coaches like Nick Bollettieri? Which player is as much of a diva off the court as on? The greatest match ever played In Hardcourt Confidential, McEnroe uses his twenty-five-plus years in the trenches of the game to tell true tales and wild stories about the players you think you know (from Sampras to Agassi to Roddick to the Williams sisters), how and why the game has changed since he first swung a racket, and what the future holds in store for American tennis. McEnroe takes an unapologetic look at the men, women, and events of the past three decades, right up to the epic Federer vs. Nadal rivalry that dominates the game today. He's got a lot to say and he's not afraid to say it.
Download or read book Andy Roddick written by Fred W Smith and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-01-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Net Points and Life Lessons: The Andy Roddick Story" offers an intimate exploration of the life and career of one of tennis's most charismatic and accomplished figures. This compelling biography delves into the riveting matches that defined Roddick's journey to becoming a Grand Slam champion and World No. 1. From the electric atmosphere of his historic 2003 US Open victory to the epic Wimbledon finals against tennis legends like Roger Federer, readers are invited onto the court to relive the intensity and drama that shaped Roddick's career. However, "Net Points and Life Lessons" goes beyond the baseline, unraveling the layers of Roddick's life outside tennis. It unveils the philanthropic heart behind the athlete through his Andy Roddick Foundation, providing educational opportunities and making a positive impact on youth development. The book navigates through his transition from a powerhouse on the court to a respected voice in tennis media, showcasing Roddick's wit and wisdom in the commentary box. The narrative delves into Roddick's personal journey, including his role as a devoted husband to model and actress Brooklyn Decker and his evolution as a father. It explores his resilience in overcoming setbacks, the mental fortitude required to compete at the highest level, and the lessons learned both on and off the court. "Net Points and Life Lessons" captures the essence of Andy Roddick's enduring legacy in the world of tennis and beyond. Through meticulous storytelling and exclusive insights, this book provides readers with a front-row seat to the highs, lows, and invaluable life lessons of a sports icon whose impact extends far beyond the final set.
Download or read book The Zen of Tennis written by Nancy Koran and published by . This book was released on 2002-03-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: -- Perfect gift book -- there's something for everyone involved in any aspect of tennis in Nancy Koran's book. -- Balances the history and tradition of tennis with today's colorful dress code and hard-hitting style. -- Details common sense etiquette from the first step into the clubhouse to shutting the gate on the court behind you. -- Fun and entertaining The Zen of Tennis is an entertaining, informative book that recalls the strong traditions of tennis sportsmanship. It reminds us that we can compete fiercely and still have fun. It is a compendium of thoughts from tennis greats, and celebrities, with over 200 common questions and answers throughout.
Download or read book Tennis Gold written by Don Varda and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-08 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What if you had access to some of the best players and coaches in the world? Now you do! Tennis Gold is a collection of 18 interviews with some of the best minds in our sport. It delivers extraordinary insights into the complete game of tennis. It will put your game on the fast track to success. You'll gain full access to the top players, coaches, and parents who have won at every level, including Juniors, USTA, High School, College, Professional, and Grand Slam Champions. Contributors include Grand Slam Champion Tom Gullikson, International Coach of the Year Vesa Ponkka, 2-Time National Coach of the Year, Bobby Bayliss (Notre Dame), and Hall of Fame Coach Chuck Kriese (Clemson), just to name a few. Interviews with Top 10 players in the world and Top 5 juniors are also included. In Tennis Gold, you'll learn: Tennis Gold reveals the mindset of the champion and so much more. Contributors share their history and knowledge on dealing with wins and losses, competition, trust, work ethic, player development, handling pressure, recruiting, the mental game, and, most importantly, success in tennis and life. Tennis Gold delvers the wisdom of over 300 years of experience in a fast, fun, and easy read. Welcome to Tennis Gold. The Winner's Guide to Championship Performance. Order now!
Download or read book Illustrated American Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 1890 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
