Tennis For Dummies® - Softcover

McEnroe, Patrick; Bodo, Peter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 076455087X ISBN 13: 9780764550874

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 1998

Synopsis

Tennis is a sport for a lifetime. It really is a game that you can enjoy long–term, both as a player and a spectator. Played all over the world on surfaces ranging from concrete to clay the game of tennis is exciting to watch and even more fun to play.

Whether you re an adult looking for a new challenge or a parent starting your kids off, Tennis For Dummies provides a terrific introduction to the sport. It doesn t matter if you re young or old, if you who want to start playing the game of tennis, but don t have the motivation or information to do so, this book can show you the way. If you re already into the game, you ll find out how to take your skills to the next level.

This easy–to–understand guide will introduce you to the basics of the game and show you what it takes to improve each time you step on the court. Tennis For Dummies also covers the following topics and much more:

• Equipping yours elf with the right apparel, racket, and accessories
• Polishing your strokes from your serve to lobs
• Finding out how the game is scored
• Shaping up with physical conditioning
• Dealing with common tennis injuries such as shin splints and tennis elbow
• Sharpening your mental game
• Exploring the finer points of tennis etiquette, both on the court and in the stands
• Discovering how to find the best tennis instructor for you

Whether you re interested in playing singles or doubles, on hard court or clay, Tennis For Dummies will inspire you get out on a court and play. Featuring detailed photos, illustrations, and court diagrams this book can help you discover how the game of tennis is played and show you how to get the most out of yourself each and every time you pick up a racquet.

About this title

About the Author

About the Authors Patrick McEnroe is a top–ranking ATP tour singles and doubles player. He has earned 16 career titles, was selected to the Davis Cup team three times, and has competed in every Grand Slam tournament. When he′s not playing professional tennis, McEnroe is a tennis commentator for ESPN and CBS. Peter Bodo is a senior writer for Tennis magazine and has covered professional tennis for more than 20 years. As an award–winning journalist, he has written two books about the sport and is an "Outdoors" columnist for the New York Times.

From the Back Cover

"Tennis For Dummies is an invaluable guide for anyone looking to improve their game." Pete Sampras "Patrick McEnroe guides you through the tactics and strategies that will make you play like a pro." Monica Seles

Features Photos, Illustrations, and Court Diagrams!

Tennis Everyone?

• Find out why "Love" means nothing how the game is scored
• Equip yourself with the right apparel, racket, and other accessories
• Polish your skills from your serve to overhead shots and lobs
• Shape up with expert advice on physical conditioning
• Bounce back from common injuries like shin splints and tennis elbow
• Sharpen your ‘mental game’ and keep the edge on the competition
• Exercise the finer points of tennis etiquette on the court and in the stands
• Discover how to find the best tennis instructor for you

Ace the fundamental strokes with step–by–step instructions and illustrations

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 076455087X
• ISBN 13: 9780764550874
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 408