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1. Serious Tennis - by Scott Williams

Raise the level of your game with the complete instruction found in Serious Tennis. Internationally known instructor Scott Williams, in conjunction with 20 of the top tennis minds in the world, presents the same technique, conditioning, mental training, and strategy tips used to develop the world’s best players.



2. You Cannot Be Serious - by John McEnroe

John McEnroe stunned the tennis elite when he came out of nowhere to make the Wimbledon semifinals at the age of eighteen-and just a few years later, he was ranked number one in the world. You Cannot Be Serious is McEnroe at his most personal, a no-holds-barred examination of Johnny Mac, the kid from Queens, and his “wild ride” through the world of professional tennis at a boom time when players were treated like rock stars. Here he candidly explores the roots of his famous on-court explosions; his ambivalence toward the sport that made him famous; his adventures (and misadventures) on the road; his views of colleagues from Connors to Borg to Lendl; his opinions of contemporary tennis–and his current roles as husband, father, senior tour player, and often-controversial commentator).



3. Winning Ugly - by Brad Gilbert

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 Ugly Gilbert 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 opponents before, during, and 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,” according to Tennis magazine. Ultimately, Winning Ugly will help you beat players who have been beating you.



4. Visual Tennis - by John Yandell

In acquiring and mastering sports skills, a picture is often worth a thousand words. Research shows most athletes learn skills better through visual demonstration than through verbal instruction. If you’re a visual learner, Visual Tennis may be the most natural and effective way to improve your game. As former tennis great John McEnroe—who used Visual Tennis techniques to correct his serve during his pro career—explains it, “This book teaches the way players actually learn.” The classical photo sequences combine with simple checkpoints to show exactly how to execute the game’s core technical elements, from the forehand through the serve. Visual Tennis provides more than 200 photographs—including many of top stars like Pete Sampras, Martina Hingis, Andre Agassi, and Steffi Graf. Leading teaching pro John Yandell shares his proven method, which has helped thousands of players realize their potential and raise their game to new levels.



5. Tennis for Dummies - by Patrick McEnroe

This easy-to-understand guide will introduce you to the basics of the game and show you what it takes to improve each time you step on the court. Tennis For Dummies also covers the following topics and much more: Equipping yours elf with the right apparel, racket, and accessories; Polishing your strokes—from your serve to lobs; Finding out how the game is scored; Shaping up with physical conditioning; Dealing with common tennis injuries such as shin splints and tennis elbow; Sharpening your mental game; Exploring the finer points of tennis etiquette, both on the court and in the stands; Discovering how to find the best tennis instructor for you. Whether you’re interested in playing singles or doubles, on hard court or clay, Tennis For Dummies will inspire you get out on a court and play. Featuring detailed photos, illustrations, and court diagrams this book can help you discover how the game of tennis is played and show you how to get the most out of yourself each and every time you pick up a racquet.





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