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Wimbledon 2015: The Official Story of The Championships is the
evocative and beautifully illustrated re-telling of another
glorious fortnight of tennis at the All England Club. Written by
The Independent's tennis correspondent, Paul Newman, and put
together by a team based at Wimbledon for the duration of The
Championships, Wimbledon 2015 grants the reader exclusive insider
access to the tournament with interviews and analysis, opinion and
quotes from the stars of the show. In addition, the book is packed
with stunning photography taken by some of the world's best tennis
photographers.
114 Tennis Strategies, Mental Tactics, and Drills: Play Like a Pro
By Joseph Correa "Learn how to uncover mental and physical skills
you never thought you had." The best strategies in the game and the
best drills to develop your game to the next level. Simply start
reading and putting into practice what you learn. What all the best
tennis pros in the world know but don't share. Now you can have
this privileged information in your hands. (Black and white
version) 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 33 LAWS OF TENNIS By Joseph Correa 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. For more
great tennis books and videos go to www.tennisvideostore.com
This revised and updated biography intertwines the incredible
playing career of one of the best and most popular tennis players
of all time with a history of how he came to rescue the image of a
young, war-torn country on the world stage. It describes Djokovic's
modest upbringing, revealing how he met the woman who taught him
both to play tennis and how to deal with life as a high-profile
icon. It charts Djokovic's battle with illness, his relationship
with a volatile father, and how his on-court deeds have made his
country proud. It also tells the story of Serbia, offering a
nuanced portrait of a people with a troubled past, and offers an
unrivaled assessment of the player's recent drop in form--and the
untold reasons behind it.
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Boris Becker shot to fame in 1985 when at seventeen years old, he
became the youngest player ever to win the men's final at
Wimbledon. He went on to win two more Wimbledon titles, and a total
of forty-nine singles and fifteen doubles crowns, making him one of
the greatest players of the twentieth century. But his life off the
court has always attracted as much attention as his triumphs on it.
Now, in this remarkably candid and thought-provoking autobiography,
Boris Becker tells the real story behind the headlines. He speaks
of the seconds before the serve that made him the youngest
Wimbledon winner of all time, and of the minutes after being
sentenced as a tax evader. He talks about his marriage, his
illegitimate daughter, and his painful divorce. He reveals his
emotions at the end of his tennis career, and his battles with
pills and alcohol. He also shares his memories of the good times,
the championship wins, the make-or-break matches, and the highs and
lows of life on the international circuit. Boris Becker has written
this autobiography not just for his fans but also for his children,
that they may one day read the true account of their father's
remarkable, and often controversial, life.
The MACH 4 Mental Training System Tennis Handbook and Workbook II
for Coaches, Parents, and Players was created to be a supplement to
my book titled MACH 4 Mental Training System: A Handbook for
Athletes, Coaches and Parents. In addition to the worksheets for
players in my book, I have included worksheets for coaches and
parents in this Workbook. MACH 4 is a simple, effective system that
provides organization and structure for tennis programs and tennis
families by teaching coaches and parent's effective ways to
dialogue with their players, conduct practice sessions, and create
a winning team. The goal of this Handbook and Workbook is to make
coaches, parents, and players more aware of thoughts, emotions, and
behaviors that hold them back so that necessary changes can be made
to produce the best results. By implementing MACH 4 off-the-court
and on-the-court during practices, lessons, and matches, coaches,
parents, and players will create a winning team that produces
winning results.
How does your opponent put that tricky spin on the ball? Why are
some serves easier to return than others? The mysteries behind the
winning strokes, equipment, and surfaces of the game of tennis are
accessibly explained by Howard Brody through the laws of physics.
And he gives practical pointers to ways players can use this
understanding to advantage in the game.Through extensive laboratory
testing and computer modeling, Brody has investigated the physics
behind the shape of the tennis racket, the string pattern, the
bounce of the tennis ball, the ways a particular court surface can
determine the speed of the game, and the many other physical
factors involved in tennis.
Wimbledon 2021: The Official Story of The Championships is the
comprehensive, entertaining and beautifully illustrated re-telling
of a spell-binding fortnight of tennis at the All England Club.
Paul Newman's crafted text, coupled with the stunning images
captured by Wimbledon's team of award winning photographers,
provides readers with a wonderful and comprehensive review of a
memorable tournament played out under blue skies and on stunningly
green courts. Following the full story of the tournament, from
Qualifying through to the concluding Mixed Doubles final on Centre
Court, the book also focuses on some of the other stories and
characters that make Wimbledon so colourful and includes daily
features and lighthearted stories from the sold out grounds in
south west London!
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The series on Sport is one of the most unique among all the
categories. It gives ample knowledge on Football, Golf, Basketball,
Tennis and Cricket. Each book tells about the origin of the game,
its rules and the people who have excelled in each of them.
"One of the most accomplished, physically challenged athletes in
the world." -Sports Illustrated "Roger Crawford is an inspiration
to me." -Dr. Wayne Dyer How do you become an award-winning,
Division 1 college athlete despite a disability affecting all four
limbs? The answer has inspired countless people throughout the
world. Roger Crawford's incredible life illuminates the truth that
while challenges are inevitable, defeat is optional. When most
people would have given up hope, Crawford found a way to work
around his physical challenges to eventually become a tennis
champion, innovating a way to hold onto a racket with just one
finger on his right hand and two fingers on his left. His story
demonstrates the power of an "I can" attitude inspiring readers to
reach past their own difficulties and live up to their true
potential. Challenges are Inevitable provides both the inspiration
and motivation needed to break through self-imposed obstacles and
limitations that often hold us back from fulfilling our purpose.
Readers will discover new ways of thinking and be empowered and
encouraged to unleash their potential, allowing them to redefine
what is truly possible. As they apply this new mindset, they will
learn to achieve exceptional results in their own life! Roger has
become one of the most in-demand motivational speakers today,
equipping others to follow his lead in breaking down barriers. He
is dedicated to helping organizations conquer change, increase
performance and produce exceptional results. Roger's presentations
go beyond a feel-good message, teaching actionable ideas that
impact lives forever. This book is no different. Expect to walk
away feeling emboldened and inspired that nothing can standing the
way of accomplishing your wildest dreams, and that challenges are
meant to be overcome.
The digital age has hit the tennis court. Games like Top Spin use
lifelike animation and innovative hand controls to provide gamers
with a realistic simulation game against real-life pros.
Racquet-mounted sensors measure and track shots and impact speeds
and provide analysis. But a player still has to know how to play
the game, how to plan the next move and be able to anticipate an
opponent's likely return, all in an instant. A player has to build
a winning strategy, play the full court and outsmart an opponent.
All the sensors in the world can't do that. Enter Tennis Skills, an
in-depth guide to improving a player's game. It features a battery
of lessons designed by tennis professionals that lays down a solid
foundation of stroke skills and game strategy. Clear instructions
and annotated diagrams provide valuable coaching and corrective
techniques - a great value for any player. It's like having a
personal tennis pro on call for expert coaching. The book is fully
illustrated with sequential pictures, court diagrams, tips, typical
faults and coaching ideas which can help to build strong foundation
skills and great players. Tom Sadzeck provides an abundance of
visual features to help players of all levels improve their game
and build on existing skills. Six chapters cover the game's key
skill sets, from basic techniques to singles and doubles
strategies. There are more than 40 drills that focus on the target
areas of form, strategy, coordination and footwork. Other coaching
content include: Stroke-production exercises; Forehand, backhand,
serve, volley, slice and other shots; A breakdown of each stroke to
promote consistent form; Warm-up, grips, body position, footwork,
targeting, follow-through; Court diagrams to help players visualize
a stroke's outcome; How to handle game pressure. Tennis Skills also
features Master Stroke sidebars that give easy-to remember tips,
Fault Finder boxes that point out common mistakes and Coach's
Comments that share the wisdom of seasoned pros. Whether the reader
is new to the sport or a more experienced player who wants to
improve his or her game and try new drills, Tennis Skills is a
practical book to have in the equipment bag or locker.
Bahrami also talks about his friendships with some of the great
tennis players - Bjorn Borg, John McEnroe, Jimmy Connors, Ilie
Nastase, Henri Leconte - and many others. Inspirational, funny and
truly original, this is much more than a sports autobiography. It
is the story of one man's success against all the odds, set against
the backdrop of a country in the midst of revolution and war. But,
above all, it is Mansour Bahrami's undiminished passion for tennis
and his amazing adventures on and off the court which make this
book an exceptional read.
Racquet was founded in 2016 to be the voice of a new tennis boom.
When the popularity of tennis peaked in the late '70s and early
'80s, the sport was populated by buccaneering talents with outsize
personas, such as Borg, Evert, McEnroe, Navratilova, Gerulaitis,
Austin, King, and Connors. The game was played in every park, and
tennis clothes became appropriate attire for cocktails as well as
for a match. With success, however, came polish, and tennis-if not
the game itself, then how it came to be represented in the
culture-got boring. Having a big personality was no longer a
virtue. Tennis went back to being a bastion of the elite. Racquet
is a place for those who knew all along that the spirit of the
tennis boom was alive. Tennis has always been present in the arts,
in the popular culture, in the skateboarding, hip-hop, and fashion
worlds. That side of tennis was-and is-obscured by the tightly
controlled messaging of the athletes, the corporate glean of the
major tournaments, and the all-white attire of the country-club
scene. Racquet was launched to represent the latent, diverse, and
large constituency of tennis that has not been embraced by the
sport writ large. Featuring the work of some of today's finest
writers, the quarterly independent magazine highlights the art,
culture, and style that are adjacent to the sport-and just enough
of the pro game to keep the diehards satisfied. This collection
features some of the best writing from the first four years of
Racquet and tackles such immediate topics as: How should tennis
smell? What's the deal with Andre Agassi's private jet? What can a
professional tennis player learn from Philip Roth? Why is tennis
important in Lolita? How was Arthur Ashe like Muhammad Ali? And,
crucially, what lessons have we learned from the implosion of that
first tennis boom?
The Sunday Times bestseller Judy Murray provides the ultimate
insight into life with her tennis champion sons Andy and Jamie.
What happens when you find you have exceptional children? Do you
panic? Put your head in the sand? Or risk everything and jump in
head first? As mother to tennis champions Jamie and Andy Murray,
Scottish National Coach, coach of the Fed Cup, and general
all-round can-do woman of wonder, Judy Murray is the ultimate role
model for believing in yourself and reaching out to ambition. As a
parent, coach, leader, she is an inspiration who has revolutionised
British tennis. From the soggy community courts of Dunblane to the
white heat of Centre Court at Wimbledon, Judy Murray's
extraordinary memoir charts the challenges she has faced, from
desperate finances and growing pains to entrenched sexism. We all
need a story of 'yes we can' to make us believe great things are
possible. This is that story. Longlisted for the William Hill
Sports Book of the Year Award 'Quite simply, she is inspirational,
passionate and great fun' Observer
For two glorious weeks every summer, Wimbledon sparkles at the
centre of the sporting universe. This is the complete history, over
more than 150 years, of The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet
Club and the world's most prestigious tennis Championships. The
story goes that in 1877 the All England Croquet Club needed funds
to repair a broken pony roller at their ground in Wimbledon so it
decided to hold a tournament dedicated to the increasingly popular
new pastime of lawn tennis. This beautifully-presented and fully
revised and updated edition of popular former BBC commentator John
Barrett's seminal history of The Championships tells the story of
how a small croquet club in rural Surrey has grown to become the
world's most famous tennis club and home to one of the great
international sporting events. With additional text bringing the
text right up to date and over more than 500 lavishly illustrated
pages packed with archive photography and memorabilia from the
Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum, the rich history of Wimbledon and its
unique atmosphere - where the highest level of international sport
meets an afternoon in an English garden - is magnificently captured
in this essential volume.
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