The Tennis Drill Book: 245 Drills for Techniques, Conditioning, and Match Tactics: 100 Drills for Techniques, Conditioning, and Match Tactics (The Drill Book) - Softcover

Hoskins, Tina

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0736049126 ISBN 13: 9780736049122

Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers, 2003

Synopsis

This extensive manual features 245 drills that can be integrated into practice sessions to improve performance in every area of the game: progressive technique drills help you master every stroke and shot combination; tactics drills help you develop winning strategies for every game situation - aggressive or defensive, doubles or singles - on any court surface, against any style of play; mental training drills help you stay focused when the pressure is on; warm-up, cool-down, and conditioning drills are designed to increase speed, agility, and endurance so that you can move swiftly into position, outlast opponents, and reduce the chance of injury; and game-based drills simulate match play for singles and doubles.

About this title

Review:

"From Hawaii Tennis News" With more to offer than any other drill reference, The Tennis Drill Book will be an essential part of your tennis library.

About the Author:

Tina Hoskins is a former professional player on the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) and satellite tours and is a certified professional from the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA). She has trained and traveled with some top pros, including Lori McNiel, Zina Garrison, and Rodney Harmon. Hoskins has more than 30 years of experience in both playing and teaching tennis to all age groups and ability levels. She has helped many young players achieve USTA rankings, with two of her top students achieving national rankings. For the past 10 years, Hoskins has worked as the head tennis instructor at a prestigious racket club in New Jersey. She is also the owner and director of her own business, Future Stars Tennis.

About this edition

• Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0736049126
• ISBN 13: 9780736049122
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256