Winning Ugly - Softcover

Gilbert, Brad; Jamison, Steve

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1847390579 ISBN 13: 9781847390578

Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK, 2007

Synopsis

He's been called the best in the world at the mental game of tennis. Brad Gilbert's strokes may not be pretty, but looks aren't everything. He has beaten the Tour's biggest names - all by playing his ugly game.

Now in Winning UglyGilbert teaches recreational players how to win more often without necessarily even changing their strokes. The key to success, he says, is to become a better thinking player - to recognize, analyze and capitalize. That means outthinking your opponents before, during and much after a match; forcing him or her to play your game. Winning Ugly is an invaluable combat manual for the court, and its tips include some real gems. Ultimately, Winning Uglywill help you beat players who have been beating you.

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Review:

Jim Courier"Winning Ugly" is a totally new approach to getting more out of your tennis game. I wish it had been around when I was learning how to play. Pete Sampras"Winning Ugly" is great. These are pro tactics that will improve a recreational player's game fast. "Winning Ugly" teaches how to play better tennis and is very entertaining. Andre Agassi"Winning Ugly" explains Brad's formula for a winning tennis game. He understands the mental part of tennis better than anyone I have ever met. Brad helped me improve my game and I believe he can improve yours. Pete Sampras"Winning Ugly" is great. These are pro tactics that will improve a recreational player's game fast. "Winning Ugly" teaches how to play better tennis and is very entertaining. Jim Courier"Winning Ugly" is a totally new approach to getting more out of your tennis game. I wish it had been around when I was learning how to play. Andre Agassi"Winning Ugly" explains Brad's formula for a winning tennis game. He understands the mental part of tennis better than anyone I have ever met. Brad helped me improve my game and I believe he can improve yours.

About the Author:

Brad Gilbert, known as the Tour's 'Giant Killer' because of his ability to beat the superstars, is among the top fifteen players in all-time career winnings. He is an Olympic medallist and has represented the United States in Davis Cup play. Steve Jamison is a writer, television producer and host.

Steve Jamison collaborated with legendary UCLA coach John Wooden on the national bestseller Wooden on Leadership. He lives in San Francisco, California. Visit his website at SteveJamison.com.

About this edition

• Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1847390579
• ISBN 13: 9781847390578
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304