World-Class Tennis Technique
Let the game's most brilliant players and coaches teach you World-Class Tennis Technique! You'll find the most up-to-date information, based on solid scientific principles and presented in a practical, easy-to-understand manner. No other book on the market offers the level of world-class instruction and expertise found here.\ World-Class Tennis Technique is written by some of the world's top experts in biomechanics, tennis technique, and coaching, including\ - Patrick McEnroe\ - Jim Loehr\ -...
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Let the game's most brilliant players and coaches teach you World-Class Tennis Technique! Written by some of the world's top experts in biomechanics, tennis technique, and coaching, this book gives you a complete blueprint to develop the modern game. Former world-class players, national coaches, and past or current Davis Cup Captains offer their advice on every aspect of the proper execution of each stroke. Contributors include Stan Smith Patrick McEnroe Vic Braden Mary Joe Fernandez Jack Kramer Pam Shriver Dennis van der Meer Tom Gullikson Andrew Coe David Miley Todd Ellenbecker Craig Tiley Donald Chu Lynne Rolley Howard Brody Ben Kibler Ron Woods Richard Herbst Jim Loehr Miguel Crespo Jose Higueras Frank van Fraayenhoven Michiel Schapers Bruce Elliott Nick Saviano Paul Dent Patrice Hagelauer Duane Knudson In-depth analysis of the proper fundamentals of each stroke are presented with full-color sequence photos of the game's best players. You'll also improve in other facets of the game, including footwork and positioning, choosing the right racquet and equipment for your style of play, adjusting to different court surfaces, and maintaining proper technique under pressure. Learn the science behind the strokes to hit the ball with greater force, accuracy, and consistency. Then master and fine-tune your execution to excel in competition. With World-Class Tennis Technique, you'll soon play better than ever.
IntroductionPt. 1Scientific FoundationCh. 1Finding the Best Learning Style3Ch. 2Revolutionary Rackets19Ch. 3Adjusting to Different Surfaces41Ch. 4Training Muscles for Strength and Speed61Ch. 5Improving Footwork and Positioning85Ch. 6Mastering the Kinetic Chain99Ch. 7The Interplay of Tactics and Technique115Ch. 8Maintaining Technique Under Pressure131Pt. 2Perfecting Your StrokesCh. 9Forehands147Ch. 10Backhand173Ch. 11Volleys and Overheads185Ch. 12Serves and Returns207Ch. 13Specialty Shots223Ch. 14Self-Analysis247Glossary263References264Index267About the Editors273About the Contributors274
