Introducing Children to the Game of Tennis: A Guide for Parents of Beginners [Paperback]

This book is a concise, easy to follow guide which provides all the fundamentals necessary to teach children... -- Bill Colson, Sr. Editor, Sports Illustrated

This book is included among the list of recommended books on tennis in their publication on recommended reading. -- United States Tennis Association

This book is the perfect introduction and primer for parents of beginning players. -- Tennis Magazine

"This book is THE perfect introduction and primer for parents whose kids like tennis and want to learn how to play the game correctly."-Tennis Magazine-United States Tennis Association

"This is a comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide for getting your child started playing the game."-Bill Colson, Senior Editor Sports Illustrated

In this lively guide, Pierce Kelley shows you how to successfully introduce your child to the game of tennis. This book offers you:

• Technique-building drills and exercises
• Step-by-step instructions on how to practice with your child
• Illustrations that show you correct stances and strokes
• A glossary of tennis terms, to help you speak the language
• When and how to choose a tennis pro, and more

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Pierce Kelley is a current and former nationally ranked player, and was among the top 100 players in the world in 1971. He is the president of the Youth Tennis Foundation and a member of the United States Professional Tennis Association. He is the father of four children who play tennis and he has been involved with junior tennis programs for over thirty years.

Von Beebe, Ed.D., is an educator who has been the principal of an elementary school for over 20 years. He is a former rugby, football and track athlete who has two daughters who play tennis.