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.

Here are 150 Tips to help your table tennis game, by Larry Hodges - a member of the U.S. Table Tennis Hall of Fame and a National Coach. They compile in logical progression three years' worth of Tips of the Week from TableTennisCoaching.com. They cover all aspects of the game: Serve, Receive, the Strokes, Grip and Stance, Footwork, Tactics, How to Improve, Sports Psychology, Equipment, and Tournaments.

Design your game plan. Determine your shot patterns. Deploy your singles tactics. Dominate your doubles opponents. Develop yourself by learning from the pros. PLAY SMART TO WIN is based on the principle that better decision-making leads to better tennis results. The players that orient their strategy around their strengths and develop the mental and technical agility to adapt under pressure are the players that consistently win. Rene' Vidal, a proven leader in the sports and consulting industry for two decades, presents PLAY SMART TO WIN, a distillation of the core strategic principles that have guided top players to achieve great results both on and off the tennis court. "PLAY SMART TO WIN is a great addition to the libraries of tennis and is invaluable to both team coaches and teaching pros." --Dick Gould, Stanford University John L. Hinds Director of Tennis (From the Foreword) "PLAY SMART TO WIN should be read by players of any level if they're interested in improving their game." --Dick Savitt, Australian and Wimbledon Grand Slam Singles Champion "It's only fitting that one of the smartest coaches in tennis writes a book on intelligent play. Rene' Vidal's tennis insights and wisdom are timeless." --Paul Wardlaw, Brown University Head Women's Tennis Coach and author of Pressure Tennis

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.

These comprehensive volumes cover the history of U.S. Table Tennis from its late 19th century beginnings. Volume 13 covers the year 1984.

These comprehensive volumes cover the history of U.S. Table Tennis from its late 19th century beginnings. Volume 2 covers the years 1940-1952.

These comprehensive volumes cover the history of U.S. Table Tennis from its late 19th century beginnings. Volume 4 covers the years 1963-1970.

Building a Tennis Champion: 30 Things Every Tennis Player, Coach and Parent Must Know If you're a young tennis player, tennis coach or tennis parent, this book is a must read. "Building a Tennis Champion" covers a diverse range of questions regarding young tennis players. If you have ever asked yourself any of the following questions, then this book should be in your hands ASAP. How often should a young tennis player practice, train and play? What off court training should a young tennis player do to improve their game? What to eat, before, during and after training/matches? How to keep a young player motivated and focused. Secrets for developing a tennis champion from the Professionals.

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.

This book will teach you important concepts that most people have never heard of or have forgotten. You will learn to compete better and perform to your maximum level. It comes with 5 bonus tennis tips and 15 serve drills. 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 crucial 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. Created by a professional tennis player and coach with more than 10 years of experience Learning from the pros and learn what they do before, during, and after competition can change the way you view tennis and competition. If you want to win more tennis matches and tournaments, you need to buy this book and memorize the ideas within. Tennis is all about preparation and that's you will learn besides other very important tips and tricks to help you overcome tough competitors. Learn: - What you should be doing before your match. - The best way to approach a win. - The best way to overcome a loss and how to win after that. - What the best players in the world are doing to warm up before their matches. - Why some players can't handle match pressure situations and what you can do to overcome it. These are just a few of the things you will learn. In today's game its important to understand what works and what doesn't. Some people repeat the the same mistakes over and over again getting nowhere, while other try to make a change for the better and find new ways to do the same things they've been doing before. For more great books and videos go to www.tennisvideostore.com

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

These comprehensive volumes cover the history of U.S. Table Tennis from its late 19th century beginnings. Volume 12 covers the year 1983.

32 TENNIS STRATEGIES FOR TODAYS GAME By Joseph Correa Pro tennis player and coach, Joseph Correa, teaches you the most important tennis strategies and tactics around to help you maximize your potential. Learn about: - Basic tennis strategies - Advanced tennis strategies - Mental tennis strategies - and more... Some of the strategies you will learn how to do 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. Every player is different in their own way. Some players prefer to stay on the baseline, while others prefer to rush the net. This book will give you the answer to your strategy questions. These 32 strategies will teach you how to beat many different types of players and will help you to overcome mental obstacles through specific mental strategies that are included in this book. The more strategies and tactics you know and can use the better it is for you.

Coaching decisions are base by you the client who is the player. When preparing for challenges only you can make that decision. Some players levels seems to be positive but there results are not improving. Player's not returning Serve's at a fast pace, or the ranking are dropping. My advice is to add a Tennis Consultant such as myself to your team. Your mentally energy needs to change one way or the other half is you need that positive energy, this is going to help you. I

Howard's story which traces his love of tennis from an early age and throughout to his 70th year, reveals his innermost thoughts and feelings during match-play. Despite his modest achievements he reflects on the competitive joy and aspirations of so many tennis players. Emanating from the stories and descriptive events told in each chapter, several universal themes recur. "Critical moments" which helped to shape the future along with "lessons learned;" "dealing with success and failure;" "technical points;" "resilience;" those "lighter moments" which occur on and off the court and finally adherence to the "sporting ethos" which others share and which consolidates so many friendships.

Table tennis (or ping-pong) is a popular activity for both youth and adults. For those who want a better understanding of the game, its rules, and tactics, this 1930 guide relates the history of the game and how it has been played, as well as discussing various strokes and how to play defense and offense. Even today, Cornelius Schaad's guide provides the beginning table tennis player with a great start to the game.

The Tennis Parent's Bible is a comprehensive survival guide to becoming a world class tennis parent or coach. This book opens the door to hundreds of hours of player specific instruction, while saving thousands of dollars, time and anguish. The Tennis Parent's Bible should be required reading for every inspiring player, coach and player. Tennis teaching professionals, academy directors, college coaches and/or high school coaches who have kept current with behavioral sports science will find this book an excellent reference. For tennis industry individuals who have yet to incorporate organizational or behavioral science into their teaching, this book will provide a wealth of new insights into teaching strategies. For parents of beginning recreational players to advanced tournament players, this book will prove an invaluable developmental tennis guide. For those parents currently in the trenches of junior competition this book will help you critique, re-evaluate and direct your child's tennis team. Regardless of the stage of development, The Tennis Parent's Bible will assist you, the tennis parent, in maximizing your child's tennis potential at the quickest rate. The evolutionary state of tennis demands parents be more involved and informed, due to the ever increasing demands of the game. The competition is bigger, faster and stronger. Around the globe, the competition is training more efficiently. The days of raising a talented athlete while being a passive parent are long gone. The Tennis Parent's Bible is essential reading for those interested in developing confident, self-reliant and accomplished children.

Tennis is a fun, fast-paced sport that is a great way to stay in shape, as well as to spend time with friends and family. It is also, however, a relatively complicated game with it's own set of rules and regulations, terms to be defined, equipment needed and so on. Simply grabbing a tennis racquet and hitting the clay court are not even close to enough to prepare you for playing tennis. Tennis Beginners Guide, provides an accessible introduction to the basics of the game of tennis. The guide helps to define all the terms related to equipment, the court, hits, rules of the game, and more. It then goes on to detail the mindset of the successful tennis player, discussing the psychology of tennis and how to use it to your advantage. The guide begins by laying out the basic terms that tennis players will need to familiarize themselves with if they are to get the most out of their game. Players will need to understand the following terms: Baseline Service line Alleys The basic tennis strokes are laid out and explained: Ground strokes Volley Service Drive Stop Volley Chop Half volley/trap shot Smash Lob The guide then discusses different ball spins to begin to familiarize you with the different types of shots you will need to learn. The type of spin you put on the ball will determine not only its velocity, but the trajectory of the ball as well. This is where you can best control your shot. The tennis court itself must be to the standards defined for professional tennis courts. The guide discusses what makes an tennis court appropriately sized and laid out for traditional tennis play. With all the "nuts and bolts" defined, the Tennis Beginners Guide begins to get into the "nitty gritty" of theory of how to play tennis. A basic outline for beginners shots is provided. This section also provides a number of key hints and tips that all beginning tennis players need to remember. Keeping your eye on the ball, not the racquet, for example, is one of the biggest and hardest parts of tennis to learn. The guide then goes on to discuss how to control your strokes and manage the game. This is where different ways of actually gripping the racquet are discussed. It also goes over beginners strokes, how they are used and when best used. Court position is also discussed. Next, the guide touches on the psychology of tennis. It is a mind game as much as a physical one. Momentum is a huge psychological element. A few good serves or volleys from your opponent can make you begin to make mistakes as you get flustered trying to counter their moves. The same goes for your opponent. The guide discusses how to stay calm and to use this psychology to your advantage against your opponent. The psychology is different depending on the type of game played. The guide discusses the psychology of match play, as well as doubles matches. It also discusses the psychology of the physical nature of the game. Each type of game must be approached differently and the guide provides a detailed explanation of the ins and outs of each type of match play. While tennis is great fun and a great way to keep active, you are likely to be disappointed at your performance if you grab a racquet and hit the court. Tennis is a complex sport that requires a in depth understanding of the rules and it takes time to perfect each element of the game. And while tennis is most definitely a physical sport, it is also a mental one as well. Tennis Beginners Guide provides all the information you need to get started playing tennis properly, armed with all the information you need to start improving your game.

Jimmy Connors is a working-man's hero, a people's champion who could tear the cover off a tennis ball, just as he tore the cover of country-club gentility off his sport. A renegade from the wrong side of the St. Louis tracks, Connors broke the rules with a radically aggressive style of play and bad boy antics that turned his matches into entertaining prizefights. In 1974 alone, he won 95 out of 99 matches, all of them while wearing the same white shorts he washed in the sink of his hotel bathrooms. In The Outsider, Connors tells the complete, uncensored story of his life and career, setting the record straight about his formidable mother, Gloria; his very public romances; and his famous opponents. Connors reveals how his issues with obsessive-compulsive disorder, dyslexia, gambling, and women at various times threatened to derail his career. The Outsider is a grand slam of a memoir written by a man once again at the top of his game, as feisty, unvarnished, and defiant as ever.

These group of drills will teach you how to hit with more spin, control, depth, precision than ever before. "This book will teach you how to become more consistent by adding spin to your shots which will give you the confidence to hit with more power." Do you ever ask yourself: How can I hit with more top spin? How can I improve my deep topspin shots cross court? Is there a way for me improve my slice down the down? How can I be more offensive in my doubles matches? These are all answered in this book with pictures and detailed explanations on how to do things 10 times better than you are doing them now MASTER THE GAME OF TENNIS NOW Written by a professional tennis player and coach to help you reach your tennis potential no matter what your level of play. Learn basic and advanced patterns with this new training method that will get you hitting better in very little time. Learn to control the balls height, spin, speed, and direction with these drills.

A light-hearted, simple explanation of Tennis terms and how to score Tennis using Tennis cartoon characters, Raquette and Fuzzy. Love means nothing in tennis.

Why are there no tennis jokes? Why is the game so stuffy and serious? Why does golf have all the laughs? This book shows how funny tennis can be, even for the non-tennis player. It will change your tennis attitude forever, and may even improve your game.