Tennis Trivia, Jokes, Quips and Quotes A COLLECTION of hilarious tennis jokes, quips, quotes, one-liners, and stories from pros to beginners, the league player to the weekend warrior, and people that don't even play tennis. This book is sure to suit any tennis player from grass and clay to hard court. It is presented in an easy to read format and design with hundreds of illustrations. There are quotes and observations from some of the best professional tennis players that ever lived, commentators and celebrities alike. All have some serious observations and comments that make you wonder---'what is this person thinking?' The illustrations add, more often, the comical element that leaves the reader with a chuckle and can be enjoyed by people that don't even play tennis. This series of books bring new light to the tennis world and can be enjoyed by all ages from the tennis star wanna-bee's to the tennis retiree's. Includes records and stats for men's, women's and mixed team titles for Wimbledon.

Table Tennis Tales & Techniques contains the best published work of USATT Hall of Famer Larry Hodges. This well-known author, coach, editor, promoter, and club, tournament, and league director has penned some of the best table tennis writings you will find. Much of the book contains excellent table tennis instruction including, but not limited to: Serving, Receiving, Rallying, Footwork, Tactics, How to Improve, Miscellaneous Coaching, and Hardbat. This volume goes into much greater depth than Larry Hodges' earlier book published by Human Kinetics, and offers more than other table tennis instructional books. That in itself is a reason to read this book. But also compiled here are Larry's most humorous and insightful writings about table tennnis, such as his essays "How Marty Reisman Ruined My Life," and "Death of a Backhand." There are table tennis movie reviews, an article on the Secrets of Chinese Table Tennis, an article about table tennis exhibition tricks, and so much more. This book is delightful reading for anybody with a brain who likes table tennis.

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