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The tennis classic from Olympic gold medalist and ESPN analyst Brad Gilbert, now featuring a new introduction with tips drawn from the strategies of Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams, Andy Murray, and more, to help you outthink and outplay your toughest opponents. A former Olympic medalist and now one of ESPN’s most respected analysts, Brad Gilbert shares his timeless tricks and tips, including “some real gems” (Tennis magazine) to help both recreational and professional players improve their game. In the new introduction to this third edition, Gilbert uses his inside access to analyze current stars such as Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal, showing readers how to beat better players without playing better tennis. Written with clarity and wit, this classic combat manual for the tennis court has become the bible of tennis instruction books for countless players worldwide.
Tennis is more mentally difficult than most other sports. Because of its one-on-one nature, it feels more important than it is. Competitive matches can become highly stressful, and losing is painful. Emotions tend to get out of hand, with fears and nerves becoming difficult to control. Confidence comes and goes; the scoring system is diabolical; and everyone is at risk of choking, even the greatest players in the world. This book attacks these and other issues faced by players of all levels. Dr. Allen Fox’s solutions are logical and straightforward, and most importantly, they have been tested on court and they work.
This revealing biography of the legendary silent film star chronicles his meteoric rise, famous romances, and tragic descent into obscurity. Known as “The Great Lover,” John Gilbert was among the world's most recognizable actors during the silent era. A swashbuckling figure on screen and off, he is best known today for his high-profile romances with Greta Garbo and Marlene Dietrich, his legendary conflicts with Louis B. Mayer, his four tumultuous marriages, and his swift decline after the introduction of talkies. Many myths have developed around the larger-than-life star in the eighty years since his untimely death, but this definitive biography sets the record straight. Eve Golden separ...
Filled with time-tested drills designed to improve every aspect of one's game, this updated edition is the ideal resource for any tennis player who wants to gain an edge on their competition. With more than 100 practice drills for both group and independent practice, readers will learn how to improve their serving, returning, groundstrokes, lobs, drop shots, approach shots, overheads, volleys, and much more. The singular, authoritative source for skill-enhancing drills, this guide is equally useful for beginning or advanced players of all ages.
The timeless million-copy phenomenon that provides not only the key to peak performance in tennis, but the secrets to success in life itself 'Groundbreaking . . . I still give it to friends today' - Bill Gates Described by Billie Jean King as her 'tennis bible', Timothy Gallwey's international bestseller has been essential reading for players of all abilities since it was first published in 1974. Instead of concentrating on how to improve your technique, Timothy Gallwey starts from the understanding that 'every game is composed of two parts, an outer game and an inner game'. The former is played against opponents on the court, but the latter is a battle within ourselves as we try and overcom...
Some of the hardest and most enduring lessons are learned on the field, but they don’t have to stay there. In HOW TO SUCCEED IN THE GAME OF LIFE: 34 INTERVIEWS WITH THE WORLD'S GREATEST COACHES, Christian Klemash collects the practical wisdom and uplifting stories from the best teams and their coaches, showing how determination and belief in oneself can guide your life. For two years, Klemash tirelessly tracked down the nation's top coaches from the college, professional, and Olympic levels to record their philosophies on life, both on and off the field. What resulted was a book that distills the discipline and never-give-up attitude of the world’s finest athletes into an inspiring, easy-to-read collection. From the hearts and minds of legendary coaches such as John Wooden, Joe Torre, Bill Cowher, Tony Dungy, and Red Auerbach, Christian Klemash reveals how these winners have made athletes from all walks of life into legends in their own right. These same lessons promise everyday people success through hard work and dedication. Filled with character, stories of triumph, and indomitable spirit, this book is sure to inspire anyone who will not accept second-best.
Step onto the court confident, focused, and prepared to dictate the match and dominate your opponent. In Championship Tennis, world-class coach and regular Grand Slam clinician Frank Giampaolo and long-time Tennis magazine editor Jon Levey bring you expert instruction and professional insights to eliminate unforced errors, increase winning percentage, and improve your overall game. Inside, you’ll learn how to • assess individual skills, evaluate practice sessions, and analyze performance; • identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement; • customize your training and conditioning to your skill set, experience, and style of play; • increase the consistency and accuracy of...
The book, A Beautiful Life, is meant for people of all ages and across all stages or roles of one's life, whether one is a man or woman, son or daughter, brother or sister, husband or wife, grandfather or grandmother, maternal grandfather or grandmother, among others. As its name suggests, this book teaches the art of living. True to its title, this book will inspire people to live life to the fullest. This book is important for all people, be it a child learning the nuances of life and living or a person entering their twilight years.
Controversial coach looks at the inner world of professional tennis. His relationships with players Andre Agassi, Monica Seles, Jim Courier, and Boris Becker among others.
Like Many Lovers Of Tennis, I Didn't Start Playing The Great Game Of Tennis Until I Was An Adult. I Quickly Started Playing Local Tennis Tournaments & Leagues As It Was The Best Way For a New Player To Get Matches. Despite My Lack Of Experience And Lack Of Proper Technique, I Was Somehow Managing To Find a Way To Win Most Of My Matches Against Better Tennis Players, Some With Better Technique, Some With More Athletic Ability & Some With Simply More Experience. I Was Enjoying The Thrill of Victory, But I Quickly Started Consistently Getting Called A Hacker, Pusher & Dinker ! At First I Didn't Know What Those Terms Meant, But I Could Tell That It Was Not Complimentary. Instead Of My Opponents ...