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Tennis Fundamentals (Paperback Book)

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Price: $15.95

Product Code: SHK00161

Description

Tennis Fundamentals covers the essential skills of the game with chapters on grips, footwork, forehands, backhands, lobs, volleys, overhead smashes, drop shots, the serve, and return of serve. It also covers tactical approaches for both singles and doubles play, as well as scoring, equipment, and etiquette. It�s the complete guide to being able to participate on the tennis court right away.

Each chapter teaches a specific skill, leading the student through a simple, four-step sequence:
You Can Do It: The skill is introduced with sequential instructions and accompanying photographs.
More to Choose and Use: Variations and extensions of the primary skill are covered.
Take It to the Court: Readers learn how to apply the skill in competition.
Give It a Go: Several direct experiences help speed the learning process and make practice more interesting and productive.

Writer Carol Matsuzaki teaches beginning through advanced tennis classes at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She�s also the head coach of the MIT women�s team.