TENNIS

by JOEL BARTON and TONY GRICE
7th edition, 2012, 180 pages, $15.95 
ISBN 978-0-89641-505-8

 

TENNIS is written for both the beginning and advanced tennis student. It describes fundamental skills and advanced techniques. Essential tennis positions are illusrated by drawings, diagrams and photographs. Self-testing positions help students evaluate progress. Practice drills and conditioning exercises are provided. The seventh editiohn includes a bibliography and sections on history, terminology, the latest rules, scoring and equipment. It also includes several appendices which include tennis periodicals, tennis publications, national tennis rating programs and tennis associations.

• Chapter 1: NATURE AND HISTORY OF THE GAME
  
• Chapter 2: EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES
  Racquets
  Strings
  Balls
  Dress
  Courts
  
• Chapter 3: BASIC SKILLS
  Grips
  The Ready Position
  Footwork
  The Forehand Groundstroke
  The Backhand Groundstroke
  The Serve
  Volley
  
• Chapter 4: BEYOND THE BEGINNER
  Ball Spin
  Advanced Serves
  Lob
  Overhead Smash
  Drop Shot
  Half Volley
  Drop Volley
  
• Chapter 5: RULES AND SCORING
  Scoring in a Game
  Scoring in a Set
  Scoring in a Match
  Tournament Play
  Official Rules of Tennis (the Singles Game / the Doubles Game)
  
• Chapter 6: ETIQUETTE
  
• Chapter 7: SINGLES STRATEGY
  Strategy for Beginners
  Intermediate and Advanced Strategy
  General Principles of Singles Strategy
  
• Chapter 8: DOUBLES STRATEGY
  Position on the Court
  Strategy for Beginners
  Strategy for Intermediate and Advanced Players
  General Tips on Doubles Strategy
  
• Chapter 9: PRACTICE DRILLS AND CONDITIONING
  Beginning Drills
  Intermediate Drills
  Advanced Drills
  Conditioning
  
• Chapter 10: EVALUATING AND RECORDS
  Sample Knowledge Test
  Tennis Skill Rating
  Record of Play
  Outside Class Participation
  
• APPENDICES
  Glossary of Terms
  Selected References
  Tennis Periodicals and Magazines
  USTA Tennis Publications
  National Tennis Rating Programs
  Tennis Associations

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