Winning Tennis

A practical guide on how to win more matches by becoming a more efficient and effective competitor. As a tennis player you have the ability to play better matches and win more of them. The Art of Winning Tennis gives you a system to improve. We start with the individual game of the set itself. Our system looks at how you move better physically and mentally from shot to shot and point to point.

Tennis is more difficult mentally than most other sports. It feels more important than it is, has a diabolical scoring system, drawn out competitive matches are highly stressful, and losing can be very painful. During competition emotions get out of hand, fears and nerves are hard to control, and confidence comes and goes. This book attacks these and other issues faced by players of all levels. Dr. Allen Fox’s solutions are logical and straightforward and, most importantly, they have been tested on the court and they work.

Are you a player who has been playing competitive matches for less than a few years? Are you in the NTRP range of 2.5-3.5 or UTR 1.0 - 4.0? Do you lose matches you felt you should win? Are you the better player with technical skills and/or athleticism, but are not coming out on top against seemingly lesser players? The bad news is that the scoreboard doesn't lie. The good news is that this book is designed to put you on a firm foundation, to help you win the close matches.You can have fewer bad days, and also gain more satisfaction with less frustration. It's not Winning Ugly, The Inner ...

You want to amp up your doubles game. Maybe you want to win your Saturday morning match more than once a month, or you’re slipping down the pecking order on your league team. What do you do? If you’re like most recreational players, you double down on improving your strokes. You sign up for lessons, serve buckets of balls, and drill your backhand. While all of these steps are good and will help your game, you won’t see the results you’re looking for as quickly as you would like. Doubles is much more than the sum of your strokes. While you want to have some combination of a steady ...

The Simple Tennis series by Hawaii Tennis Pro presents a book on focusing mentally to play better matches. It has ideas and rituals for improved personal experience in tennis and life.

He's been called the best in the world at the mental game of tennis. Brad Gilbert's strokes may not be pretty, but looks aren't everything. He has beaten the tour's biggest names - all by playing his "ugly" game. Now, in Winning Ugly, Gilbert teaches recreational players how to win more often without necessarily even changing their strokes. The key to success, he says, is to become a better thinking player - to recognize, analyze, and capitalize. That means out-thinking opponents before, during, and after a match - forcing him or her to play your game.

What’s the number one thing stopping you from playing your best tennis? Ian Westermann, founder of the world’s #1 online tennis instruction portal, Essentialtennis.com, will confidently say it’s an obstacle you probably never thought of: The ball. The whole point of tennis is to hit the ball over the net and in, so how can the ball be the thing that’s standing in the way? In fact, this is why the ball is such an impediment: your desire to hit a good shot, with the right mix of power and spin, to a specific spot on the court, prevents you from striking the ball the way you should.

Alpha Tennis Blueprint Neuroscience, Strategy & Mindset for Total Court Dominance by Kevin L. Michel Command the Court Before the First Ball Is Struck Every match is two battles in one: the rally you see on the scoreboard and the primal status duel that unfolds in posture, gaze, and brain chemistry. Alpha Tennis Blueprint shows you how to win both. Drawing on breakthrough neuroscience, cutting-edge performance psychology, and the hard lessons of modern legends, Kevin L. Michel delivers a step-by-step manual for imposing your will—from the opening handshake to the final handshake. Inside ...

Winning Words by Adam Blicher is the ultimate guide to magnify your tennis coaching. Drawing on insights from over 100 of the world’s most accomplished tennis coaches, this game-changing book unveils the secret to creating unshakable bonds with tennis players, unlocking their full potential, and driving performance to unparalleled heights. Are you tired of repeating the same instructions without seeing results? Do you want to turn your knowledge into action that inspires growth on and off the court? Adam Blicher, a master communicator and coach, shows you how to transform frustration into...

This book is not about how to hit the tennis ball. It’s about where to hit the ball, when, and why. It focuses on playing tennis strategically, which is the quickest and best way to raise your game to the next level. For recreational players, developing a strategic approach to the game is the single, most transformative step you can take. In this book, you will learn how to take advantage of the strengths in your game, how to minimize your weaknesses, and how to attack your opponent’s game. Most tennis players start by focusing on the mechanics of their strokes. That makes sense. If you...

Table tennis is a weirdly addictive sport. All over the world, an army of amateur table tennis players compete in leagues, tournaments, pub battles, work challenges and ‘friendly’ family games. A 78-year-old can beat a 28-year-old. A 10-year-old can make a grown man cry. To win, you need ninja-like reflexes, the control and coordination of a tightrope-artist, and the tactical dexterity of a chess grandmaster.In this book, coach Tom Lodziak will help you improve your table tennis skills, win more points and win more matches. Tom shares tips on training, service, returning serves, winning...

Do you want to become an outstanding tennis player, improve your tennis strategy, boost your tennis fitness and have tennis mental toughness? What you need is insider tips from a former tennis professional with over 20 years of coaching experience. What You’ll Discover in this eBook: Pro Techniques and Strategies: From mastering powerful serves to perfecting your volleys and smashing the smash! Comprehensive Skill Enhancement: Learn everything from grip mastery and precise footwork to strategic game planning and mental fortitude. Physical and Mental Fitness Tips: Achieve peak performance ...

Master your mind on the court • Win the psychological game of tennis Why do some players win the big points, while others choke in the clutch? Why do some players rise above their physical limitations to win tournaments, while other, more talented players bow out in the first round? The exceptional players have a secret weapon: They’ve mastered the psychology of tennis. They know how to watch their thoughts, and take control of their mind. They know their ego is not a friend, but an enemy on the court. They also have personal insight about how their mind works, and they know how to ...

Do you want to play your BEST TENNIS and WIN MORE MATCHES ? Then ''Boost Your Tennis Game'' book is exactly what you need! This book will help you to enjoy tennis like never before. You will learn many useful tips, drills, strategies and mindsets used by Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and other tennis professionals to play their best and win more matches. In this book certified tennis coach and ATP ranked tennis player Rihards Emulins shares his own playing and coaching experience, as well as dozens of easy to implement tips about all main aspects of tennis: Technique Fitness Strategy ...

Being a man or a woman in your early 60s is different than it was a generation or two ago, at least for the more fortunate of us. We aren't old...yet. But we sense it coming: Careers are winding down, kids are gone, parents are dying (friends, too), and our bodies are no longer youthful or even middle-aged. Learning to play tennis in your 50s is no small feat, but becoming a serious, competitive tennis player at the age of 60 is a whole other matter.

Hawaii Tennis Pro builds upon the Simple Tennis System by showing players how to see tennis as an Open player sees the game. Have you ever wondered what the pros think as they are about to serve? Have you ever marveled when the ball is struck at 100 miles an hour and the player responds with an equally fast shot? This book sets you up with an analytical system to see your opponent, see your own game, and goes through advanced game plans detailing serves, returns, groundstrokes, and specialty shots. The book will have you ready for any player or any shot.

You have probably reached a point of pain in your net game, something has triggered your curiosity about the secrets of coming forward to finish, or you have a solid drive to gain every advantage you can. You want to go to the net to get the most out of an aggressive game. People always use the word ‘secret,’ but it's only a secret if you don't know it. All secrets will be revealed, and everything in this book is born from feeling the pain, knowing the problems, and finding practical, doable solutions that are valid and relevant solutions. I Know Your Pain! You Might Be Thinking Like ...

Whether you're a junior rising through the ranks, a competitive tournament player, or a dedicated coach, Play Like a Champion: The Tennis Player's Journey is your complete roadmap to peak performance. This powerful training companion delivers a blend of mental strategies, tactical systems, technical drills, and self-assessment tools — all grounded in real on-court experience. Liv Laine is a dedicated tennis athlete and lifelong learner of the game. From her early years on the court to competing in junior tournaments, Liv has embraced tennis not just as a sport, but as a path for growth, ...

Ability on its own has never been enough. The best athletes know that their secret weapon is the power of their mind. Dr. Stephen Simpson works with many of the world's top sports stars and poker players. So you want to discover the most effective mind secrets to use in your favourite sport to take your game to at least the next level? Excellent. You will find many in this book. Discover how to unleash your massive potential! These secrets of the top sports stars earned them a whopping total of $447 million in just a single year. Now YOU will discover the secrets of success used by our top ...

An analytical, practical dissection of winning strategies for club-level tennis players. Learn about how to approach your games, from equipment selection through to diet and training drills.