World-Class Tennis Technique : Master Every Stroke

by Roetert, Paul, Ph.D.; Groppel, Jack L.

• ISBN13: 9780736037471
• ISBN10: 0736037470
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-07-03
• Publisher: Human Kinetics

Summary

Let the game's most brilliant players and coaches teach you >World-Class Tennis Technique>! You'll find the most up-to-date information, based on solid scientific principles and presented in a practical, easy-to-understand manner. No other book on the market offers the level of world-class instruction and expertise found here.>World-Class Tennis Technique> is written by some of the world's top experts in biomechanics, tennis technique, and coaching, including- Patrick McEnroe- Jim Loehr- Mary Joe Fernandez- Stan Smith- Tom Gullikson- Pam Shriver- Former world-class players- National coaches- Past or current Davis Cup CaptiansTogether these venerable tennis pros present a detailed, comprehensive look at the optimal biomechanics and technique for playing tennis. Each chapter features an expert with a scientific or technical background matched up with one of the top internationally known coaches. They explain the modern game and share their research, knowledge, and experience. Their explanations are succinct and to the point, making the best techniques easy to learn.You'll learn to improve your technique in every aspect of the game, including- perfecting your strokes,- improving your footwork and positioning,- training the appropriate muscle groups,- choosing the right racquet and equipment for your style of play,- adjusting to different court surfaces,- maintaining proper technique under pressure, and- analyzing your own game.You'll find an in-depth analysis of the proper fundamentals of each stroke-forehand, backhand, volley, overhead, serve, return, and specialty shots-presented with an incredible selection of full-color sequence photos.Learn the science behind the strokes to hit the ball with greater force, accuracy, and consistency. Then master and fine-tune your execution to excel in competition. With >World-Class Tennis Technique>, you'll soon play better than ever.

Table of Contents

Introduction	vi
Part One Scientific Foundation
Finding the Best Learning Style	3	(16)
Ron Woods
Mary Joe Fernandez
Revolutionary Rackets	19	(22)
Howard Brody
Stan Smith
Adjusting to Different Surfaces	41	(20)
Andrew Coe
David Miley
Training Muscles for Strength and Speed	61	(24)
Todd Ellenbecker
Craig Tiley
Improving Footwork and Positioning	85	(14)
Donald Chu
Lynne Rolley
Mastering the Kinetic Chain	99	(16)
W. Ben Kibler
Dennis Van der Meer
The Interplay of Tactics and Technique	115	(16)
Richard Herbst
Patrick McEnroe
Maintaining Technique Under Pressure	131	(16)
Jim Loehr
Tom Gullikson
Part Two Perfecting Your Strokes
Forehands	147	(26)
Miguel Crespo
Jose Higueras
Backhands	173	(12)
Vic Braden
Jack Kramer
Volleys and Overheads	185	(22)
Frank van Fraayenhoven
Michiel Schapers
Serves and Returns	207	(16)
Bruce Elliott
Nick Saviano
Specialty Shots	223	(24)
Paul Dent
Patrice Hagelauer
Self-Analysis	247	(16)
Duane Knudson
Pam Shriver
Glossary	263	(1)
References	264	(3)
Index	267	(6)
About the Editors	273	(1)
About the Contributors	274