Tennis

by Brown, Jonatha A.

• ISBN13: 9780873225557
• ISBN10: 0873225554
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1995-04-01
• Publisher: Human Kinetics

Summary

Tennis: Steps to Success makes learning the basic skills and strategies of tennis easier than ever! By following the book's learning steps and drills, you can learn at your own pace and develop the fundamentals you need to start playing games right away. The book includes 128 illustrations that show you proper tennis strokes and strategies and 117 drills to help you develop your game. Each drill comes with instructions that explain how to improve your practice and play, including suggestions for either increasing or decreasing the difficulty of the drill according to your ability level.

Table of Contents

Preface	v	(2)
The Steps to Success Staircase	vii
The Game of Tennis: Change Is the Name	1	(8)
Equipment: Choose Your Weapons	9	(5)
Step 1 Racket and Court Awareness: Getting Started	14	(13)
Step 2 Groundstrokes: Building a Foundation	27	(18)
Step 3 Serve: From Punch to Full-Swing	45	(13)
Step 4 Volley: Taking Charge	58	(15)
Step 5 Lob: Surviving the Point	73	(8)
Step 6 Overhead Smash: Finishing the Point	81	(7)
Step 7 Half Volley: 9-1-1 TENNIS	88	(6)
Step 8 Drop Shot: Deceiving Your Opponent	94	(6)
Step 9 Singles Strategy: Maximizing Your Strokes	100	(12)
Step 10 Doubles Strategy: Selecting the Right Shot	112	(12)
Step 11 Match Variables: Getting the Edge	124	(8)
Step 12 Tennis Intelligence: Observe, Record, Improve	132	(5)
Rating Your Progress	137	(2)
Glossary	139	(8)
About the Author	147