Ever felt lost amidst the cheers and gasps of a thrilling tennis match? Wondering why the crowd erupts at a seemingly simple backhand? “Tennis Mastery: The Ultimate Fan’s Handbook” is here to transform your confusion into confidence! Why This Book? · Demystify the Game: Unpack the rules, shots, and strategies of tennis. · Speak Tennis: Learn the lingo to chat with fellow fans and players. · Play the Part: From gripping your racket to acing your serve, get step-by-step guidance. · Live the Sport: Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of tennis. · Turn from a spectator to a savvy player! · Discover the secrets behind each swing and serve. · Elevate your game with pro tips and tactics. · Join the global tennis community with newfound knowledge. “Tennis Mastery: The Ultimate Fan’s Handbook” is your all-in-one guide to understanding and enjoying tennis like never before. From the basics to advanced techniques, this book serves up everything a beginner needs to know. Dive into the world of tennis, learn the jargon, and start playing! With this book, you’re not just watching the game; you’re living it. Grab your copy today and join the ranks of happy, knowledgeable tennis fans worldwide! Ready to step up your game? Serve yourself a copy of “Tennis Mastery” and unlock the joy of tennis. Whether you’re aiming to understand the sport or hit the court, this book is your ticket to a happier, tennis-filled life. Don’t just watch—play, enjoy, and master the game. Get your guide to tennis glory now.

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.

Have you ever wondered where the 15, 30, 40 scoring system comes from?With fun facts from its beginnings in the 1800s, this book compiles everything a tennis fan has always wanted to know. More than 250 facts about tennis with pictures and illustrations, updated to historical records of the year 2018.Wimbledon, Australian Open, Roland Garros, US Open, Davis Cup and much more! Everything you ever wanted to know about your favorite tennis legend is in this fantastic collection with up to date.If you are a tennis enthusiast, then this book is for you. It is also an excellent gift for every fan of this sport.Did you know that Elton John's song - Philadelphia Freedom - is a tribute to Billie Jean King?Do you know which tennis legend became the youngest player in history to reach the number 1 in the world at 16 years old in 1997?Do you know what badge color is mandatory if an umpire wishes to officiate the final of a Grand Slam? Surprise your friends with these and many other interesting facts you will find in "The Big Book of Tennis Facts" updated until 2018.Also available in SpanishBuy now on Amazon for fast delivery through Prime.

Coaching for Life is an autobiographic journey into the mind and heart of a remarkable man. In his own well-chosen words Coach Annacone describes his life as player, coach and the friend of many who love and work in the field of tennis. This exceptional story is full of anecdotes and exciting passages of dynamic play and deep concentration from Pete Sampras and Roger Federer, to name only two of the many intimate portraits revealed here. In the words of Paul Annacone: "Coaching for Life is not about the sport of tennis as much as it is a process-oriented journey based on the sport of tennis. It is the life I have lived, and the front row seat from which I have watched some of the greatest players compete on the most majestic courts in the world. But it is also something that can be applied to our own day-to-day life."

For reference librarians and researchers seeking information on sports and fitness, this guide is an important first stop. For collection development specialists, it is an invaluable selection guide. Allen describes and evaluates over 1,000 information sources on the complete spectrum of sports: from basketball, football, and hockey to figure skating, table tennis, and weight training. Focusing on English-language works published between 1990 and the present, the guide thoroughly covers traditional reference sources, such as encyclopedias and bibliographies, along with instructional sources in print formats, online databases, and Web sites. To enable users in search of information on specific sports or fitness activities, chapters are organized thematically, according to broad- type aquatic sports, nautical sports, precision and accuracy, racket sports, ice and snow sports, ball sports, cycling, and so on, with subcategories for such individual sports as soccer, golf, and yoga. Within these categories, works are further organized by type: reference, instructional, and Web sites.

Are you tired of being undervalued and overlooked by men? Do you dream of a life where you wield the ultimate control over the opposite sex? If so, "Mastering the Ultimate Man-Trap" is the ultimate guide to manipulating, financially dominating, and discarding men without a hint of remorse. Starting with the sagacious understanding of your pain and struggle, this book will take you through the step-by-step process of becoming a true Bitch – the kind who inspires fear in the hearts of men. You'll learn how to: 1. Master the art of enticing men into your web, only to discard them when they've served their purpose. 2. Use your newfound power to establish financial dominance over your "ex-husbands" through cunning tactics like "divorce rape." 3. Embrace the "child-free" lifestyle by letting your eggs wither on the vine, or take the bold step of attempting I.V.F., ultimately proving that the more you invest in medication, the less likely it is to work! 4. Embrace your inner Crazy Cat Lady, fostering your feline obsession by buying too many cats and carrying too many bags. 5. Discover the power of hating men, and how you can fully indulge in misandry while maintaining a semblance of sanity. 6. Graduate from ordinary Bitch to Boss Bitch, crushing your enemies and rising to the top of your field. So if you're ready to conquer the world and bring men to their knees, "Mastering the Ultimate Man-Trap" will be your ultimate guide to embracing your inner Bitch and coming out on top. Buy this book today, and begin your journey to financial and feline domination!

Increase shot power and on-court speed and agility with the most comprehensive tennis conditioning resource available. Combining 204 drills and exercises with online access to 56 video demonstrations, the only strength and conditioning resource endorsed by the USTA will help you outlast the competition.

From the author of Infinite Jest and Consider the Lobster: a collection of five brilliant essays on tennis, from the author's own experience as a junior player to his celebrated profile of Roger Federer at the peak of his powers. A "long-time rabid fan of tennis," and a regionally ranked tennis player in his youth, David Foster Wallace wrote about the game like no one else. On Tennis presents David Foster Wallace's five essays on the sport, published between 1990 and 2006, and hailed as some of the greatest and most innovative sports writing of our time. This lively and entertaining collection begins with Wallace's own experience as a prodigious tennis player ("Derivative Sport in Tornado Alley"). He also challenges the sports memoir genre ("How Tracy Austen Broke My Heart"), takes us to the US Open ("Democracy and Commerce at the U.S. Open"), and profiles of two of the world's greatest tennis players ("Tennis Player Michael Joyce's Professional Artistry as a Paradigm of Certain Stuff About Choice, Freedom, Limitation, Joy, Grotesquerie, and Human Completeness" and "Federer Both Flesh and Not"). With infectious enthusiasm and enormous heart, Wallace's writing shows us the beauty, complexity, and brilliance of the game he loved best.

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.

The ultimate travel guide offers an updated series of top-ten lists covering top sporting events, locations, hotels, restaurants, and Sunday afternoon excursions and more than thirty extraordinary trips and expeditions on every continent.