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Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Ball games > Racket games
Camber today boasts a beautiful new clubhouse and a thriving
membership - but it was not always so. This book charts the trials
and tribulations of more than a hundred years of this unique sports
club's history, from murky beginnings in the early years of the
twentieth century to the present day. It describes how Camber
survived two world wars, two evictions, crippling debts, a serious
of internal battles and thefts and finally the 2013 fire. Along the
way we meet the personalities who made the club and enabled it to
survive - and some who nearly brought about its demise.
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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