Tennis Skills: The Player's Guide - Softcover

Sadzeck, Tom

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1552094944 ISBN 13: 9781552094945

Publisher: Firefly Books Ltd, 2019

Synopsis

Like having a personal tennis pro on call for expert coaching. Tennis Skills is an in-depth guide to improving a player's game. It features a battery of lessons designed by tennis pros that lays down a solid foundation of stroke skills and game strategy. Clear instructions and annotated diagrams provide valuable coaching and corrective techniques -- most valuable for any player. Tom Sadzeck provides an abundance of visual features to help players of all levels improve their game. Six chapters cover the game's key skill sets, from basic techniques to singles and doubles strategies. There are more than 40 drills that focus on target areas of form, strategy, coordination and footwork. Other specific instructions include: Stroke-production exercises Forehand, backhand, serve, volley, slice and other shots A breakdown of each stroke to promote consistent form Warm-up, grips, body position, footwork, targeting, follow-through Court diagrams to help players visualize a stroke's outcome How to handle game pressure. The book also features easy-to-follow sequential photographs, Master Stroke sidebars that give easy-to remember tips, Fault Finder boxes that point out common mistakes and Coach's comments that share the wisdom of seasoned pros.

About this title

About the Author:

Tom Sadzeck has been coaching tennis for more than 20 years and has been a member of the United States Professional Tennis Association since 1992. He holds a Pro 1 rating with USPTA and has lectured at USTA coaching conferences. He is featured in ADDvantage magazine's "Little Tennis" column and Coach Tennis America audio magazine.

Synopsis:

Provides an in-depth look at drills designed and used by tennis pros, aided by court diagrams to help visualze a stroke's outcome, sequential photographs, tips, and professional advice.

About this edition

• Publisher: Firefly Books Ltd
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1552094944
• ISBN 13: 9781552094945
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128