Tennis: Steps to Success-4th Edition

347 Pages·2013·5.31 MB·English

by  Jim Brown

Tennis: Steps to Success
Fourth Edition
Jim Brown
Camille Soulier
Human Kinetics
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Brown, Jim, 1940—
Tennis : steps to success / Jim Brown, Camille Soulier. -- Fourth edition.
pages cm
1. Tennis. I. Title.
GV995.B6924 2013
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Soulier
Contents
Climbing the Steps to Tennis Success
Acknowledgments
The Sport of Tennis
An Evolving Game
Equipment
Playing a Game, Set, and Match
Key to Diagrams
Step 1: Forehands: Controlling the Rally
Hitting a Forehand
Success Summary
Step 2: Backhands: Developing a Weapon
Hitting a Backhand
Success Summary
Step 3: Serves: Taking the Offensive
Hitting a Serve
Success Summary
Step 4: Volleys: Forcing the Action
Hitting a Volley
Success Summary
Step 5: Half Volleys: Getting Out of Trouble
Hitting a Half Volley
Success Summary
Step 6: Lobs: Changing the Pace
Hitting a Lob
Success Summary
Step 7: Overhead Smashes: Hitting the Put-Away
Hitting an Overhead Smash
Success Summary
Step 8: Drop Shots: Disguising Your Intentions
Hitting a Drop Shot
Success Summary
Step 9: Singles Tactics: Playing Your Game
Groundstrokes
Serves
Volleys
Lobs
Smashes
Drop Shots
General Tactics
Success Summary
Step 10: Doubles Tactics: Playing as a Team
Court Positions
Serves
Service Returns and Groundstrokes
Volleys and Poaching
Lobs
Smashes
Drop Shots
Choosing a Partner
Success Summary
Step 11: Special Situations: Managing the Match
Improving Concentration Skills
Adjusting to Opponents
Adjusting to Conditions
Success Summary
Preventing Tennis Injuries
Warming Up
Cooling Down
Injuries
Resources
Glossary
About the Authors