The tennis handbook : a complete guide to acing your game / Sue Rich.
Record details
- ISBN: 0307339432
- ISBN: 9780307339430
- Physical Description: 192 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm
- Publisher: New York : Three Rivers, [2006]
- Copyright: ©2006
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Includes index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Game of Tennis -- Origins and History 8 -- A Competitive Sport 10 -- An International Game 12 -- Development of Equipment 14 -- Big Tournaments 16 -- Tennis Greats 18 -- Rules and Scoring 30 -- Competitions 36 -- Surfaces 40 -- Equipment 42 -- Clothing 44 -- Beginning and Progressing 46 -- Developing Your Game 48 -- Fit for Tennis -- Basic Fitness Levels 50 -- Warming Up 52 -- Drills 54 -- Forehand -- Introduction and Grip 60 -- Playing the Forehand 64 -- Stance and the Shot 66 -- Learn from the Experts 70 -- Backhand -- Introduction and Grip 74 -- One-Handed Backhand 76 -- Two-Handed Backhand 80 -- Learn from the Experts 84 -- Serve -- Introduction and Grip 88 -- Stance 90 -- Delivery 92 -- Serve Variations 94 -- Learn from the Experts 98 -- All-Round Game -- Return of Serve 102 -- Volley 108 -- Basic Smash 114 -- Smash Variations 116 -- Drop Shot 118 -- Defensive Lob 120 -- Attacking Lob 122 -- Using Pace and Spin 124 -- Improvised Shots 128 -- Problems with Your Shots 132 -- Planning Your Practice 138 -- Practice Drills and Skills 140 -- Tactics on Court -- Singles 146 -- Doubles 152 -- Percentage Play 156 -- Playing Conditions 160 -- Mind Game -- Controlling Your Game 164 -- Before and After the Match 168 -- Taking Tennis Further -- Etiquette 172 -- Turning Professional 174 -- A Game for Life 176 -- Tennis Terms 178.
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- Subject:
- Tennis > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
- Genre:
- Handbooks and manuals.
Available copies
- 4 of 4 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 4 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | 796.342 RIC (Text) | 36015000632485 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| G.V. Barbee, Sr. Library | 796.342 RIC (Text) | 31420621108359 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Margaret and James Harper, Jr. Library | 796.342 RIC (Text) | 31421621061523 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Southwest Brunswick Library | 796.342 RIC (Text) | 31427000204188 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
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