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Career as a Tennis Pro - Player, Teacher, Coach (Paperback): Institute for Career Research Career as a Tennis Pro - Player, Teacher, Coach (Paperback)
Institute for Career Research
R251 Discovery Miles 2 510 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Wimbledon 2015 - The Official Story of the Championships (Hardcover): Paul Newman Wimbledon 2015 - The Official Story of the Championships (Hardcover)
Paul Newman 1
R617 R560 Discovery Miles 5 600 Save R57 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Wimbledon 2015: The Official Story of The Championships is the evocative and beautifully illustrated re-telling of another glorious fortnight of tennis at the All England Club. Written by The Independent's tennis correspondent, Paul Newman, and put together by a team based at Wimbledon for the duration of The Championships, Wimbledon 2015 grants the reader exclusive insider access to the tournament with interviews and analysis, opinion and quotes from the stars of the show. In addition, the book is packed with stunning photography taken by some of the world's best tennis photographers.

Peak Performance in Tennis - The Ultimate Guide to Mental Fitness (Paperback): Robert Pasahow Peak Performance in Tennis - The Ultimate Guide to Mental Fitness (Paperback)
Robert Pasahow
R406 Discovery Miles 4 060 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Different Strokes - Serena, Venus, and the Unfinished Black Tennis Revolution (Hardcover): Cecil Harris Different Strokes - Serena, Venus, and the Unfinished Black Tennis Revolution (Hardcover)
Cecil Harris
R706 R636 Discovery Miles 6 360 Save R70 (10%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

The days of tennis as a country club sport for the aristocracy have long passed, as have the pre-Open era days when Black players faced long odds just to be invited to the four Grand Slam events. An entire generation of sports fans has grown up seeing Venus and Serena Williams as the gold standard in American professional tennis. Although the Williams sisters have done more than any other players to make tennis accessible to a diverse population, it's not as if the tennis revolution is over. When you watch tennis next, take a close look at the umpire, the person sitting in the high chair of authority at courtside. Look at the tournament referee and the tournament director, the officials who run the tournament. In those seats of power and influence, Blacks are still woefully underrepresented. Different Strokes chronicles the rise of the Williams sisters, as well as other champions of color, closely examining how Black Americans are collectively faring in tennis, on the court and off. Despite the success of the Williams sisters and the election of former pro player Katrina Adams as the U.S. Tennis Association's first Black president, top Black players still receive racist messages via social media and sometimes in public. The reality is that while significant progress has been made in the sport, much work remains before anything resembling equality is achieved. Watch a book trailer.

Women's Tennis Strategies - Win More Matches by Playing Smarter (Paperback): Joseph Correa Women's Tennis Strategies - Win More Matches by Playing Smarter (Paperback)
Joseph Correa
R571 Discovery Miles 5 710 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Learning to master the mental side of tennis has always been a difficult part of the game. Some players have decided to simply not train mentally or simply ignore it which is a big mistake. It is said that winning in tennis is 80 - 90 % MENTAL Just take into account that key points in a tennis match such as match point, game point, break points, and set points, are all crutial situations that can decide the outcome of any particular competition. SO WHY DO MOST PEOPLE SKIP MENTAL TRAINING? Take into account that on average a tennis match lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes. Focusing for such an extended amount of time is not easy task but with the right concepts and ideas to get you there things will become more obtainable. Start reading and putting into practice the concepts and ideas provided in this book so that you can get the most of your game and win more often. The best tennis strategies to win more in your league, junior, professional, and recreational matches. Knowing what to do and how to do it in your matches can make all the difference in the world. What should you do against a consistent player? What can you do against a hard hitter? Is there a strategy for lobbers? How can I overcome players who hit only with slice? How should I play against someone who hits with a lot of topspin? These and many more questions are answered in this book. Do you know any tennis player who doesn't play as well as the others but for some reason finds a way to win? That's because they are using the right strategy for the right player and winning against players above their level. Written and created by a professional tennis player and coach. For this and many more books and DVD's go to www.tennisvideostore.com

60 Tennis Strategies and Mental Tactics - The Mental Part of Tennis (Paperback): Joseph Correa 60 Tennis Strategies and Mental Tactics - The Mental Part of Tennis (Paperback)
Joseph Correa
R436 Discovery Miles 4 360 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This book will teach you how to beat any style of play and will help you over come mental hurdles that most of us normally have during competition. Knowing what to do and when are key questions when your under pressure and wish you had a guide to get you in the right direction. Some of the strategies you will learn are: How to beat an all-court player. How to beat the "net rusher." How to over come "lobbers." What to do after you double fault. Learn from the best with this great tennis strategy book that will get you winning more matches and thinking better on and off the court. Win more matches by using the right strategy for each situation. The more strategies and tactics you know and can use the better it is for you. Learning to master the mental side of tennis has always been a difficult part of the game. Some players have decided to simply not train mentally or simply ignore it which is a big mistake. It is said that winning in tennis is 80 - 90 % MENTAL Just take into account that key points in a tennis match such as match point, game point, break points, and set points, are all crutial situations that can decide the outcome of any particular competition. SO WHY DO MOST PEOPLE SKIP MENTAL TRAINING? Take into account that on average a tennis match lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes. Focusing for such an extended amount of time is not easy task but with the right concepts and ideas to get you there things will become more obtainable. Start reading and putting into practice the concepts and ideas provided in this book so that you can get the most of your game and win more often.

Smart Tennis - How to Play and Win the Mental Game (Paperback, 1st ed): John F Murray Smart Tennis - How to Play and Win the Mental Game (Paperback, 1st ed)
John F Murray
R518 R483 Discovery Miles 4 830 Save R35 (7%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

"The game with yourself is often tougher than the battle against any opponent. Smart Tennis shows you how to win the inner match while having fun along the way."--Lindsay Davenport, world's #1 ranked player for 1998

Become a More Competent-and Confident-Tennis Player

Smart Tennis is the secret weapon that tucks right into your tennis bag. Apply these proven principles of sport psychology to your game and gain a winning advantage both on and off the courts.

"Smart Tennis is a must for players at all levels-from beginners to Wimbledon champions! An outstanding book for understanding and improving your mental game."--Vic Braden, tennis telecaster and researcher

"If you ever want to use the title of this book to describe how you played your last match, then Smart Tennis is for you."--David Higdon, senior writer,Tennis Magazine

"This is an excellent book of psychological skills that can be immediately applied on the tennis court."--E. Paul Roetert, Ph.D., Administration of Sports Science, United States Tennis Association

Tennis Science for Tennis Players (Paperback): Howard Brody Tennis Science for Tennis Players (Paperback)
Howard Brody
R570 Discovery Miles 5 700 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

How does your opponent put that tricky spin on the ball? Why are some serves easier to return than others? The mysteries behind the winning strokes, equipment, and surfaces of the game of tennis are accessibly explained by Howard Brody through the laws of physics. And he gives practical pointers to ways players can use this understanding to advantage in the game.Through extensive laboratory testing and computer modeling, Brody has investigated the physics behind the shape of the tennis racket, the string pattern, the bounce of the tennis ball, the ways a particular court surface can determine the speed of the game, and the many other physical factors involved in tennis.

Serena Williams - Tennis Champion, Sports Legend, and Cultural Heroine (Hardcover): Merlisa Lawrence Corbett Serena Williams - Tennis Champion, Sports Legend, and Cultural Heroine (Hardcover)
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett
R1,144 Discovery Miles 11 440 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Record-breaking, trend-setting, polarizing, and controversial, Serena Williams often sparks conversation and debate. The 23-time Grand Slam champion has a team, an entourage, celebrity groupies, and a band of fans who call themselves “Serena’s army.” When not winning titles, Williams finds time to run her own fashion line, endorse luxury and financial brands, and fund schools for girls in Africa and Jamaica. Serena Williams transcends sports. More than a biography, Serena Williams: Tennis Champion, Sports Legend, and Cultural Heroine not only tells the story of her upbringing and remarkable career but also looks at Williams as a sports pioneer. Merlisa Lawrence Corbett explores Williams’ influence on cultural and political issues such as body shaming, gender equality, and racism in sports and society. Corbett also analyzes Williams’ impact on discussions of feminism, the sports celebrity, and the marketing of female athletes. Williams is one of the most intriguing and influential figures in sports, and this book is the first to provide a fully-rounded portrait of a tennis icon.

Master Your Tennis Game - 50 Mental Strategies and Tactics (Paperback): Ken Dehart Master Your Tennis Game - 50 Mental Strategies and Tactics (Paperback)
Ken Dehart
R300 R281 Discovery Miles 2 810 Save R19 (6%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Badminton - Steps to Success (Paperback, 2nd edition): Tony Grice Badminton - Steps to Success (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Tony Grice
R625 R575 Discovery Miles 5 750 Save R50 (8%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Players clocking shuttlecocks at speeds of 200 miles per hour, new scoring rules, and nonstop action make badminton one of the fastest racket sports in the world. With "Badminton: Steps to Success" you will learn the skills and tactics to excel at the highest level.

Through detailed, fully illustrated instruction, you will develop precision, power, and finesse as you use this step-by-step guide to master serves, forehands, backhands, clears, drop shots, smashes, drives, and more.

"Badminton: Steps to Success" also breaks down common errors players make and provides corrective techniques to pinpoint problems and improve execution. Over 100 drills will further enforce correct technique, with designated drills for tactical practice, conditioning, and teamwork for doubles play.

If you're ready to master today's game, rely on the one resource proven to make a difference. "Badminton: Steps to Success"----part of the popular Steps to Success Sports Series with more than 1.5 million copies sold----is your ticket to winning play.

A Different Kind of Daughter - The Girl Who Hid From the Taliban in Plain Sight (Paperback, Main Market Ed.): Maria Toorpakai,... A Different Kind of Daughter - The Girl Who Hid From the Taliban in Plain Sight (Paperback, Main Market Ed.)
Maria Toorpakai, Katharine Holstein 1
R256 Discovery Miles 2 560 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A Different Kind of Daughter is a powerful memoir about a young Pakistani girl who, until the age of twelve, was disguised as a boy so she could compete in sports. 'Maria Toorpakai has risen from the turmoil of tribal life in Pakistan to become not only a world-class athlete, but a true inspiration, a pioneer for millions of other women struggling to pave their own paths to autonomy, fulfilment and genuine personhood' - Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner Maria Toorpakai Wazir has lived her life disguised as a boy, defying the Taliban, in order to pursue her love of sport. Coming second in a national junior weightlifting event for boys, Maria decided to put her future in her own hands by going in disguise. When she discovered squash and was easily beating all the boys, life became more dangerous. Heart-stopping and profoundly moving, Maria shares the story of her long road and eventual triumph, pursuing the sport she loved, defying death threats and following her dream.

Tennis (Hardcover): Pegasus Tennis (Hardcover)
Pegasus
R196 R169 Discovery Miles 1 690 Save R27 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The series on Sport is one of the most unique among all the categories. It gives ample knowledge on Football, Golf, Basketball, Tennis and Cricket. Each book tells about the origin of the game, its rules and the people who have excelled in each of them.

Racquet - The Book (Paperback, New edition): David Shaftel, Caitlin Thompson Racquet - The Book (Paperback, New edition)
David Shaftel, Caitlin Thompson 1
R373 R339 Discovery Miles 3 390 Save R34 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Racquet was founded in 2016 to be the voice of a new tennis boom. When the popularity of tennis peaked in the late '70s and early '80s, the sport was populated by buccaneering talents with outsize personas, such as Borg, Evert, McEnroe, Navratilova, Gerulaitis, Austin, King, and Connors. The game was played in every park, and tennis clothes became appropriate attire for cocktails as well as for a match. With success, however, came polish, and tennis-if not the game itself, then how it came to be represented in the culture-got boring. Having a big personality was no longer a virtue. Tennis went back to being a bastion of the elite. Racquet is a place for those who knew all along that the spirit of the tennis boom was alive. Tennis has always been present in the arts, in the popular culture, in the skateboarding, hip-hop, and fashion worlds. That side of tennis was-and is-obscured by the tightly controlled messaging of the athletes, the corporate glean of the major tournaments, and the all-white attire of the country-club scene. Racquet was launched to represent the latent, diverse, and large constituency of tennis that has not been embraced by the sport writ large. Featuring the work of some of today's finest writers, the quarterly independent magazine highlights the art, culture, and style that are adjacent to the sport-and just enough of the pro game to keep the diehards satisfied. This collection features some of the best writing from the first four years of Racquet and tackles such immediate topics as: How should tennis smell? What's the deal with Andre Agassi's private jet? What can a professional tennis player learn from Philip Roth? Why is tennis important in Lolita? How was Arthur Ashe like Muhammad Ali? And, crucially, what lessons have we learned from the implosion of that first tennis boom?

Tennis Coloring Book - 50 inspiring designs - teen and adult coloring pages with tennis players' silhouettes, mandala... Tennis Coloring Book - 50 inspiring designs - teen and adult coloring pages with tennis players' silhouettes, mandala flowers, patterns... a great gift for tennis players and fans! (Paperback)
Claire Sportspassion
R283 Discovery Miles 2 830 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Andy Murray: Seventy-Seven - My Road to Wimbledon Glory (Paperback): Andy Murray Andy Murray: Seventy-Seven - My Road to Wimbledon Glory (Paperback)
Andy Murray 1
R368 R333 Discovery Miles 3 330 Save R35 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Andy Murray is one of Britain's best loved athletes. On the 7th July 2013 he became the first British man to lift the Wimbledon trophy for 77 years. His new book, Andy Murray: Seventy-Seven, will take us on a personal journey through his career. Focusing on the last two dramatic years, he will share with us his thoughts on the pivotal moments of his playing career and allow us a glimpse into his world - his intense training regime, his close-knit team and his mental and physical battle to get to the very top. This very personal book will be a stunning celebration of Andy's career so far.

Spend Dollars Save Thousands at American College - 2021-22 Guide for the American Tennis Player and Parent (Paperback): Marcela... Spend Dollars Save Thousands at American College - 2021-22 Guide for the American Tennis Player and Parent (Paperback)
Marcela Cabrini, Mauricio Cabrini
R482 Discovery Miles 4 820 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Raducanu's Fairy Tale in New York (Paperback): Tony Harmsworth Raducanu's Fairy Tale in New York (Paperback)
Tony Harmsworth
R346 Discovery Miles 3 460 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Tennis It's a LifeStyle - Not Just A Sport (Paperback): Gf Denehy Tennis It's a LifeStyle - Not Just A Sport (Paperback)
Gf Denehy
R322 Discovery Miles 3 220 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Spend Dollars, Save Thousands at American College - 2021-22 Guide for the International Tennis Player and Parent (Paperback):... Spend Dollars, Save Thousands at American College - 2021-22 Guide for the International Tennis Player and Parent (Paperback)
Marcela Cabrini, Mauricio Cabrini
R486 Discovery Miles 4 860 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Tennis Coaching Score Book (Paperback): Thomas Kay Tennis Coaching Score Book (Paperback)
Thomas Kay
R165 Discovery Miles 1 650 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Playing Smarter Tennis - Tips to Win More Points & Have More Fun! (Paperback): Peter M Engstrom Uspta Playing Smarter Tennis - Tips to Win More Points & Have More Fun! (Paperback)
Peter M Engstrom Uspta; Illustrated by Marcus Fort
R291 Discovery Miles 2 910 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Tennis Players I Want To Punch In The Face (Paperback): Start Note Books Tennis Players I Want To Punch In The Face (Paperback)
Start Note Books
R174 Discovery Miles 1 740 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Tennis Players I Want To Punch In The Face (Paperback): Start Note Books Tennis Players I Want To Punch In The Face (Paperback)
Start Note Books
R174 Discovery Miles 1 740 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Tennis Players I Want To Punch In The Face (Paperback): Start Note Books Tennis Players I Want To Punch In The Face (Paperback)
Start Note Books
R174 Discovery Miles 1 740 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
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