The true story of the amazing 1902 Ping Pong craze in America. A perfume named Ping Pong? Ping Pong in half a dozen different Broadway shows? Ping Pong cigarettes, a Ping Pong dance, Ping Pong soap and Ping Pong Juice? It's starting to sound like Dr. Seuss Twin babies named Ping and Pong? Ping Pong balls used to mail letters? Ping Pong on a train? Ping Pong on the brain

Welcome to 1902 America. A new game with a funny name is changing lives. There is no escaping the epidemic, spreading uncontrollably from family to family, infiltrating every town and hamlet in the nation.

Full of rich period detail, this lively romp examines who is playing---from the famous to the farmer to the athlete---and the effect of the madness on every sphere of daily living---fashion, romance, humor, health and more. Tournament champions included the day's top lawn tennis players.

And for the first time anywhere: Who really invented Ping Pong?

Illustrated with over 400 photos, drawings and cartoons from the 1902 era.
Oh, a warning: You, too, will catch PING PONG FEVER.
But you will also catch yourself smiling a lot.

A look at the game of tennis from a sport psychology angle using doubles as the vehicle to describe proactive versus reactive tennis.

Are You Losing Matches To People You Really Should Beat?

"Do You Think Being Mentally Tougher Will Help You Win More Matches?"

Using Zen principles, like being in the present moment, non-judgment, awareness, enhanced focus and letting your strokes flow are centuries old ideas that lead to peak performances. The lessons in my book will help you achieve these states of being. It's time to reach your potential. Get going on improving your game every time you play. Can you see yourself being more consistent, winning more matches, and enjoying playing more? Play Zen-Sational Tennis is the most complete guide to the mental game you will find anywhere.

In my book you will get:

The complete listing of the Core Principles 59 lesson on the mental game that will make you mentally tough. 11 Strategy lesson that really work and you won t find them anywhere else. 10 Lessons on how to grove your strokes using the mental game principles. 14 drills to help you perfect your mental game.

You will learn how to: See the ball the way it needs to be seen to maximize consistency Breathe properly to achieve upper body relaxation Relax other parts of your body that may be interfering with your play Visualize and condition your mind to achieve rapid improvement Use powerful solutions to overcome frustration, choking, and playing badly Fix your errors immediately during your matches Give yourself a lesson every time you play Use the "Mother Of All Tips" to absolutely groove your strokes

David Ranney is an author, professional speaker, tennis coach and entrepreneur.

As a junior, he was ranked nationally 6th in Singles and 3rd in doubles, represented the U.S. at Junior Wimbledon, and played for the University of Southern California when they were National Champions. However, after years of playing with intense frustration, he took two lessons from Timothy Gallwey, Author of The Inner Game of Tennis. That experience changed his life forever. He coaches tennis players of all ages all over the world. He lives in Bellingham, Washington.

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Written by tennis teaching professional, Marcus Paul Cootsona. Occam's Racquet focuses on the twelve most important parts of the physical and mental games of tennis. No matter what strokes you use, the ideas in here will make you the most effective player you can be.

THIS BOOK PROVIDES A PATHWAY TO RAISING YOUR LEVEL OF PLAY WITHOUT FLUFF AND GRAND THEORY. REAL AREAS OF YOUR GAME TO WORK ON THAT PROVIDE RESULT IN A REAL WORLD. UNLESS YOU ARE 14-- YOU DON'T HAVE TIME TO WASTE WHEN YOU PRACTICE FOCUS IN ON THE SKILLS AND TACTICS THAT WILL MAKE YOU A COMPETITOR TO BE RECKONED WITH. 38 YEARS OF COACHING PLAYERS FROM THE 2.5 NOVICE LEVEL TO TOP LEVEL COLLEGE VARSITY ATHLETES HAS BEEN BOILED DOWN TO THE SIMPLE TRUTH OF WHAT TO DO TO GET BETTER. IF YOU ARE WILLING TO DO THE WORK THIS BOOK WILL MAKE YOU A SIGNIFICANTLY BETTER TENNIS PLAYER THAN YOU ARE TODAY

This book is a unique, abstract portrait of former ATP #1 ranked tennis player Marcelo Rios of Chile from various sources and perspectives, including opponents, friends, media, fans, photographers, his coaches, industry people, tournament officials, etc. Rios possessed the wondrous talent which could have won ten Grand Slams - according to Marat Safin, and a maverick personality which fascinated, bewildered and awed the tennis world from 1994 to 2003. In this book you will learn many insights and anecdotes about Rios and his unparalleled experience on the professional tennis circuit, such as the time he punched out a fan at a Miami restaurant, the time a woman left his hotel room screaming, how his spectacular skills could make even a top ten player feel like a novice on the court. All hardcore tennis fans will greatly enjoy this book.

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!

Always dress in tennis clothes when engaging in tennis. White is the established colour. Soft shirt, white flannel trousers, heavy white socks, and rubber-soled shoes form the accepted dress for tennis. Do not appear on the courts in dark clothes, as they are apt to be heavy and hinder your speed of movement, and also they are a violation of the unwritten ethics of the game.

A good lawn tennis racket is indispensable; indeed, to use a weapon of inferior make is to court failure from the start. You cannot be too particular to have a really well-made racket. Fortunately there are now so many good makers that it is a player's own fault if she is not suitably equipped. It may be a little more expensive to buy a really first-class racket; but the few extra shillings are well worth while if you mean to take up the game seriously, and to get out of it all the enjoyment you can.

This is the Ultimate and most defining book about table tennis You can learn to play "ping-pong" elsewhere and then use this book to advance your game to DOMINATE your opponents Learn how NOT TO FEAR any other player... including the world champion A "MUST-HAVE" for hard-working players and coaches who want to elevate their personal or team's performances. Recommended for intermediate, advanced, expert, and international-class players. (See also www.SportDominance.com)

Tennis Doubles Beyond Big Shots cuts to the chase with uncommon wisdom away from big shots. Whether you dream of winning Wimbledon, your tennis league championship, making your school team or simply enjoying more, Greg Moran's smart strategy will advance your tennis doubles game. How to build your dream tennis doubles team. Master the upfront and closeup game. Secrets to turning the tables on the serving team. Control the game without touching the ball. Add special tennis shots to your doubles arsenal. How to play longer and enjoy more. Plus! Access to 50 minutes of exclusive video with tennis doubles instruction featuring Luke Jensen, Grand Slam Tennis Doubles Champion, ESPN TV Analyst and other top teaching professionals. Mike & Bob Bryan, World #1 Tennis Doubles Champions say, "Mr Greg has great ideas on tennis doubles."

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This "New York Times" hardcover bestseller is a remarkable journey through fame, tragedy, self-discovery, and triumph
"Getting a Grip" chronicles Monica Seles's early success on the tennis circuit where, at age sixteen, she became the youngest winner in French Open history. For three years she dominated the tour, seemingly unstoppable, until a deranged Steffi Graf fan plunged a knife into her back during a match in Hamburg and turned her life upside down. Her injuries healed but the emotional trauma was deep. She spent more than two years in seclusion from the media and the tennis world, trying to fight off the fog of despair until she continued the battle against herself-grueling six-hour workouts were sabotaged by secretive late- night binges-and she was assaulted with criticism about her weight from her trainers and, most brutally, the press.
After an excruciating injury forced her to take time off from tennis in 2003, Seles embarked on her own journey. As she uncovered the painful emotional reasons that had been the trigger for her binge-eating, she finally found the peace and balance she had been searching for. Seles's determination, amazing talent, and touching vulnerability make her story truly inspiring.

A warm, revealing, and touching memoir by USC's legendary tennis coach written in collaboration with a writer who produced what Sports Illustrated judged to be one of the 100 best sports books ever written. It brings the reader into intimate contact with some of the great names of professional tennis -- Tilden, Kramer, Riggs, King; the celebrated tennis venues of Wimbledon, Forest Hills, Paris, Los Angeles; and the innovative ideas that gave tennis its world wide status. Extensively indexed with an encyclopaedic list of championships won by Toley's players with dozens of Toley's tips on what makes a better tennis player.

Originally published in 1930. The author was All-England Singles Champion of that time. A fascinating look at the sport at that time, accompanied with advice that is still useful and practical today. Contents Include: The Racket and How To Hold It - Footwork and Poise - Stroke Production - The Smash - The Lob (Or Clear) - Drop-Shots - The Drive - Service - Return of Service - Feinting - Tactics (General Ideas) - Doubles (Side by Side Formation) - Doubles (Back and Front Formation) - Singles - Match Winning. With photographic illustrations. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.