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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.
In tennis your biggest challenge isn't the opponent that is
standing on the other side of the net. It's the pounding of your
heart in your chest, the aching of your lungs, the weakness in your
legs and the little voice inside you that says, "I can't." But you
don't listen to the nonsense, you work harder. As that voice starts
to fade away, you hear another faint whisper of a voice starting to
say, "I can." That's when you realize the person you thought you
were is no match for the person you really are. That's dominating
tennis. Learning to play tennis at a high level is easier than you
think. You have to develop strokes, strength and the correct
mindset to become a winner. In this book, you do it all. We've
developed a 60-day program that takes you day-by-day to bring your
game to top performance. If you're willing to put in the work for
about an hour a day, we'll give you the tools to make you a much
better overall player in just 60 days. It's that simple. Don't
listen to coaches that say "You aren't good enough" or "You need to
develop your serve," they're missing the boat, that's loser talk.
You need a plan that takes you from your current ability level and
makes you dramatically better. It's not about going to the courts
and hitting hundreds of serves every day or getting lessons five
times a week, it's about a system that makes you a better athlete
and therefore a better tennis player. We all get nervous when we
know we have tryouts or a big tournament coming up. We do this
because we fear the unknown or feel we aren't prepared. But armed
with a plan beforehand you can limit those nerves and use them as
weapons. We'll be the ones to show you how. The Workouts: Working
with the top tennis pros we've developed a 60-day program that
makes you a champion. The program is divided into 2 main phases:
Phase One: days 1-30 Core, Balance and Stroke Development In this
phase we tighten up your stokes while giving you exercises that
develop correct technique and get you prepared for aggressive
winning tennis. Core and balance work is very important to get your
body ready for the challenges ahead. Much of tennis is about
balance. If your body is balanced you're ready to face your biggest
weaknesses. The core works hand-in-hand with your balance, if you
have a strong core, you can keep your body in better balance. Phase
Two: days 31-60 Power and Aggressive Performance With Phase One
under your belt you're ready to start getting more precise and
adding power to your shots and strength to your body. This is where
most tennis instructors fall short. We take you to the next level
day-by-day making you a better tennis player and athlete. At this
point you start to notice more control over your shots. In Phase
Two we take the hard work from Phase One and push you further. As
you work at a rapid pace on your shots, turning your body into a
sculpted machine that moves along the court with grace and
elegance, your friends will be shocked with the improvement. We
won't be. This is the book to get you there.
The Ultimate Guide to Tennis Nutrition will teach you how to
increase your RMR (resting metabolic rate) to accelerate your
metabolism and help you change your body for good. Learn how to get
in top shape and reach your ideal weight through smart nutrition so
that you can perform at your very best. Eating complex
carbohydrates, protein, and natural fats in the right amount and
percentages as well as increasing your RMR will make you faster,
more agile, and more resistant. This book will help you to:
-Prevent getting cramps. -Get injured less often. -Recover faster
after competing or training. -Have more energy before, during, and
after competition. By eating right and improving the way you feed
your body you will also reduce injuries and be less prone to them
in the future. Being too thick or too thin are two common reasons
injuries happen and is the main reason most athletes have trouble
reaching their peak performance. Three nutrition plan options are
explained in detail. You can choose which one is best for you
depending on your overall physical condition. One of the first
changes most people who start this nutrition plan see is endurance.
They get less tired and have more energy. Any athlete who wants to
be in the best shape ever needs to read this book and start making
long term changes that will get them where they want to be. No
matter where you are right now or what you're doing, you can always
improve yourself. EAT RIGHT TO WIN MORE Joseph Correa is a
certified sports nutritionist and a professional athlete.
This book contains every result at the Wimbledon Men's and Ladies'
Singles Championships since the open era began in 1968. For the
2015 edition, there are full details of all 256 players taking part
in the main draws, their rankings before and after the tournament
and their 5-year performance at Wimbledon. Results from the
Roehampton qualifying competition are also included. The statistics
section contains a point-by-point record of the finals as well as
statistics for the matches and set by set. This 329-page book is a
complete record of the 2015 tournament, and a fully detailed
reference of the open era at Wimbledon.
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