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Boost your on-court performance and have more fun
Tennis For Dummies delivers everything you need to know about contemporary tennis. From invaluable on-the-court tips to improve your game to fitness tips that prevent injury and game info that helps you better enjoy the next major tennis event, this book will bring you up-to-speed on one of the world's favorite sports. Brush up on your tennis etiquette-as a player and as a spectator-and learn about the most famous players, matches, and tournaments. Tennis For Dummies is the easy and fun-to-read guide you need to become a better player, fan, and enthusiast.
Inside...
Have fun playing tennis Understand the rules of the game Master your tennis mindset Discover different varieties of tennis Find out about the most famous matches ever played Get etiquette advice for watching and playing Prevent injuries so you can keep playing and having funBoost your on-court performance and have more fun
Tennis For Dummies delivers everything you need to know about contemporary tennis. From invaluable on-the-court tips to improve your game to fitness tips that prevent injury and game info that helps you better enjoy the next major tennis event, this book will bring you up-to-speed on one of the world's favorite sports. Brush up on your tennis etiquette-as a player and as a spectator-and learn about the most famous players, matches, and tournaments. Tennis For Dummies is the easy and fun-to-read guide you need to become a better player, fan, and enthusiast.
Inside...
Have fun playing tennis Understand the rules of the game Master your tennis mindset Discover different varieties of tennis Find out about the most famous matches ever played Get etiquette advice for watching and playing Prevent injuries so you can keep playing and having funPatrick McEnroe is an American former tennis pro and current tennis analyst and broadcaster. He was the captain of the U.S. Davis Cup Team and is a codirector at the John McEnroe Tennis Academy in New York. He is regularly seen on ESPN, where he serves as a match analyst.
Jon Levey has been working in tennis media since 2000. In various roles at Tennis magazine and [...], he has covered every facet of the game from the pro tours to the recreational level.
Introduction 1
Part 1: Getting Started with Tennis 5
Chapter 1: What Is Tennis? 7
Chapter 2: Meet Me on the Court 11
Chapter 3: Getting Geared Up 27
Chapter 4: Scoring in Tennis: Love Means Nothing 53
Chapter 5: Rules and Regulations 65
Chapter 6: Tennis Etiquette 79
Part 2: Playing the Game 93
Chapter 7: Mastering the Fundamentals 95
Chapter 8: The Forehand: Your Money Shot 115
Chapter 9: The Backhand: A Perfect Complement 125
Chapter 10: The Volley: An Exclamation Point 143
Chapter 11: The Serve: The Most Important Shot in the Game 159
Chapter 12: Completing the Arsenal: Lobs, Overheads, and Drop Shots 177
Chapter 13: Winning Strategies and Tactics 193
Part 3: Taking Your Game to the Next Level 213
Chapter 14: Enjoying Your Amateur Status 215
Chapter 15: Practice: The "P" Word 231
Chapter 16: Physical Conditioning for Tennis 243
Chapter 17: Handling the Physical and Mental Challenges of Tennis 265
Chapter 18: Improving Your Game with Lessons 281
Part 4: Tennis Aficionados Only 291
Chapter 19: The Pro Game 293
Chapter 20: The Four Grand Slam Events and Cup Competitions 309
Chapter 21: Tennis from the Stands and On-Screen 329
Part 5: The Part of Tens 341
Chapter 22: Ten Tennis Tips 343
Chapter 23: The Ten Best Men Players of the Open Era 347
Chapter 24: The Ten Best Women Players of the Open Era 359
Chapter 25: The Ten Greatest Matches of the Open Era 369
Index 379
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Genre: | Importe, Sport |
| Produktart: | Nachschlagewerke |
| Rubrik: | Hobby & Freizeit |
| Thema: | Ballsport |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Inhalt: | Einband - flex.(Paperback) |
| ISBN-13: | 9781394254668 |
| ISBN-10: | 1394254660 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: |
Mcenroe, Patrick
Levey, Jon |
| Auflage: | 2nd edition |
| Hersteller: | Wiley |
| Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de |
| Maße: | 234 x 185 x 23 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Patrick Mcenroe (u. a.) |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 25.03.2025 |
| Gewicht: | 0,499 kg |
Patrick McEnroe is an American former tennis pro and current tennis analyst and broadcaster. He was the captain of the U.S. Davis Cup Team and is a codirector at the John McEnroe Tennis Academy in New York. He is regularly seen on ESPN, where he serves as a match analyst.
Jon Levey has been working in tennis media since 2000. In various roles at Tennis magazine and [...], he has covered every facet of the game from the pro tours to the recreational level.
Introduction 1
Part 1: Getting Started with Tennis 5
Chapter 1: What Is Tennis? 7
Chapter 2: Meet Me on the Court 11
Chapter 3: Getting Geared Up 27
Chapter 4: Scoring in Tennis: Love Means Nothing 53
Chapter 5: Rules and Regulations 65
Chapter 6: Tennis Etiquette 79
Part 2: Playing the Game 93
Chapter 7: Mastering the Fundamentals 95
Chapter 8: The Forehand: Your Money Shot 115
Chapter 9: The Backhand: A Perfect Complement 125
Chapter 10: The Volley: An Exclamation Point 143
Chapter 11: The Serve: The Most Important Shot in the Game 159
Chapter 12: Completing the Arsenal: Lobs, Overheads, and Drop Shots 177
Chapter 13: Winning Strategies and Tactics 193
Part 3: Taking Your Game to the Next Level 213
Chapter 14: Enjoying Your Amateur Status 215
Chapter 15: Practice: The "P" Word 231
Chapter 16: Physical Conditioning for Tennis 243
Chapter 17: Handling the Physical and Mental Challenges of Tennis 265
Chapter 18: Improving Your Game with Lessons 281
Part 4: Tennis Aficionados Only 291
Chapter 19: The Pro Game 293
Chapter 20: The Four Grand Slam Events and Cup Competitions 309
Chapter 21: Tennis from the Stands and On-Screen 329
Part 5: The Part of Tens 341
Chapter 22: Ten Tennis Tips 343
Chapter 23: The Ten Best Men Players of the Open Era 347
Chapter 24: The Ten Best Women Players of the Open Era 359
Chapter 25: The Ten Greatest Matches of the Open Era 369
Index 379
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Genre: | Importe, Sport |
| Produktart: | Nachschlagewerke |
| Rubrik: | Hobby & Freizeit |
| Thema: | Ballsport |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Inhalt: | Einband - flex.(Paperback) |
| ISBN-13: | 9781394254668 |
| ISBN-10: | 1394254660 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: |
Mcenroe, Patrick
Levey, Jon |
| Auflage: | 2nd edition |
| Hersteller: | Wiley |
| Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de |
| Maße: | 234 x 185 x 23 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Patrick Mcenroe (u. a.) |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 25.03.2025 |
| Gewicht: | 0,499 kg |
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