- Hardcover: 189 pages
- Publisher: Human Kinetics Pub. (Trade); 1 edition (Dec 22 1998)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0873224612
- ISBN-13: 978-0873224611
- Product Dimensions: 27.7 x 21.3 x 1.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 522 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,588,715 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This is a complete resource for developing a consistent, winning tennis programme for the 1990s and beyond. Coaches of championship high school tennis teams and sport science experts at the USTA team-up to give advice on teaching practical strategies, skills and drills to players. At the heart of the book readers will find: 42 practical drills for coaching stroke fundamentals; key coaching concepts for all of the strokes; tips and 9 drills to help players make the transition from the baseline to the net and master a variety of opponents' playing styles; and singles and doubles strategies. The book also provides information on grips application to strokes; how to use drills more effectively; how to teach footwork, movement and ball control; the principles behind high-percentage singles and doubles play; specific responsibilities of doubles players; and doubles drills.
From the Publisher
"I cannot imagine a better all-around book for setting up an entire tennis program. It has everything from proper grips to coaching philosophy. . . . A must for all tennis coaches."
Bob Wood Athletic Director, Boys and Girls Varsity Tennis Coach University Liggett School Gross Pointe Woods, MI
"Any coach will be able to relate well to this easy-to-read book. It’s full of good reminders for veteran coaches and provides a great overview for new coaches."
Jan Brogan Head Women’s Tennis Coach University of California at Berkeley
"Nothing is more important to developing grassroots tennis than strong team competition at the school and college levels. This book has all you need to know to enjoy a successful program."
Cliff Drysdale Tennis Commentator ESPN and ABC Sports
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coaching for dummies,
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This review is from: Coaching Tennis Successfully (Hardcover)
As a beginning tennis coach, this book helped me immensely
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Terrific stuff for the novice coach,
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This review is from: Coaching Tennis Successfully (Hardcover)
Covers all the basics with a personal touch. Well done!
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right to the point of coaching tennis,
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This review is from: Coaching Tennis Successfully (Hardcover)
Iam a coach of a high school tennis team. I found your book right on the money. Thank you for writting it
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