Racquet Sports category: 291 books
Venus and Serena
My Seven Years As Hitting Coach for the Williams Sisters
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2003
This is the inside story bringing to light those early years when Venus was just a talented eleven year old, Serena wasn't even a consideration, and Richard, their father, was trying everything to keep the hype alive. It will answer questions about their private lives, taking you up close and persona with each girl individually.
by George Thomas
Language: English
Release Date: February 5, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: February 5, 2013
Originally published in 1930, this book was written by George Thomas, the 'All-England Singles' Champion of that time, and the man whom the famous 'Thomas Cup' is dedicated to, which is still played for yearly today. A fascinating look at the sport of badminton at that time, and accompanied with advice...
by Frank Giampaolo, Jon Levey
Language: English
Release Date: March 21, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: March 21, 2013
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...
by Frank Giampaolo
Language: English
Release Date: July 7, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: July 7, 2018
We all know that mental toughness and emotional resolve are critical skill sets in competition. The Soft Science of Tennis is specially designed to improve the seemingly mysterious software skills. With this groundbreaking book, the athlete will realize an exceptional culture, stronger communication...
Sensei Tennis
Martial Arts (And More!) in the Mastery of Tennis
Language: English
Release Date: July 31, 2018
Martial arts carries as integral components time-honored principles of personal mastery and athletic performance. Tennis, the sport for a lifetime, has much to learn from accepting and adhering to basic martial arts fundamentals, not only physically and technically but also personally, emotionally,...
by Chris Bowers
Language: English
Release Date: May 8, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: May 8, 2014
Novak Djokovic is not just one of the world's great tennis players - he is the defacto ambassador for his homeland, Serbia. Not an easy job, given the lingering resonance in the world's news bulletins of Serbia's role in the 1990s Yugoslav wars. To this day, the words 'Serbia' and 'atrocities' are...
by Various
Language: English
Release Date: September 14, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: September 14, 2016
“The Double Game in Badminton” is a comprehensive guide to playing badminton “doubles”. Badminton is a racket sport whereby a shuttlecock is hit back and forth across a net. Although larger teams are possible, it is most commonly played in "singles" (with one player per side) and "doubles"...
by Rino Tommasi, Adriano Aiello, Corriere della Sera
Language: Italian
Release Date: June 11, 2014
Language: Italian
Release Date: June 11, 2014
Che fine hanno fatto la volèe di rovescio di Edberg, i colpi folli di McEnroe, i passanti fulminanti di Agassi o le incredibili vittorie di Becker, spesso in rimonta disperata? Che cosa è successo al tennis romantico e spettacolare, dell’imprevisto e dell’istinto? «Il tennis ha perso in qualità...
by CARLOS CAMPOS
Language: English
Release Date: January 10, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: January 10, 2015
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...
A Guide To Getting Fit Through Tennis
This Handbook Will Guide You Towards Your Goal To Get Physically Fit By Learning Its Ideas On Psychology Of Tennis, Tennis Fundamentals, Tennis Drive, Tennis Positions And Its Tips!
Language: English
Release Date: September 12, 2012
Physical fitness is one of the great essentials of match play. Keenness can only be acquired if the physical, mental, and nervous systems are in tune. Consistent and systematic training is essential to a tournament player.
Regular hours of sleep, and regular, hearty food at regular hours...
by Suzanne Clark
Language: English
Release Date: June 5, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: June 5, 2014
Play Tennis Forever is a practical guide to slowing down the gradual decline in your body as you get older. Suzanne Clark has 30 years’ experience as both a Physiotherapist and a social tennis player. She explains in layman’s terms how your body works when you play and what you can do to make...
Better Tennis
An Illustrated Guide To Tennis Teacher, Tennis Tips, Tennis The Inner Game, Tennis Tips An Absolute Beginners Guide To Tennis and Tennis For Dummies
Language: English
Release Date: July 14, 2013
Read this guide to tennis teacher, better tennis, tennis tips, tennis the inner game, tennis tips an absolute beginners guide to tennis, tennis for dummies and more.
by George Thomas
Language: English
Release Date: September 6, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: September 6, 2016
“Badminton” is a vintage guide to the game of badminton written by Sir George Thomas, All England Champion 1921, 1922, and 1923. It has chapters on everything from preliminary practice and exercises to mastering advanced techniques, as well as information on history and rules; making this volume...
Tennis Game Theory
Dialing in Your A-Game Every Day
Language: English
Release Date: March 31, 2016
Tennis Game Theory, with praise from some of tennis' top authorities, is the culmination of Beardsworth's writings - magazine, newspaper, internet - over the past few years. The original 100 stand alone pieces have been adapted into a comprehensive work that's collectively aimed at providing motivated...