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Tennis: Steps to Success Fourth Edition Jim Brown Camille Soulier Human Kinetics Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Brown, Jim, 1940— Tennis : steps to success / Jim Brown, Camille Soulier. -- Fourth edition. pages cm 1. Tennis. I. Title. GV995.B6924 2013 796.342--dc23 2012044147 ISBN-10: 1-4504-3208-5 (print) ISBN-13: 978-1-4504-3208-5 (print) Copyright © 2013, 2004, 1995 by Human Kinetics, Inc. Copyright © 1989 by Leisure Press All rights reserved. Except for use in a review, the reproduction or utilization of this work in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including xerography, photocopying, and recording, and in any information storage and retrieval system, is forbidden without the written permission of the publisher. The web addresses cited in this text were current as of February 2013, unless otherwise noted. Acquisitions Editor: Justin Klug Developmental Editor: Laura E. Podeschi Assistant Editor: Tyler M. Wolpert Copyeditor: Patsy Fortney Graphic Designer: Keri Evans Cover Designer: Keith Blomberg Photograph (cover): Eyewire photodisc Photographs (interior): Michael Marengo, unless otherwise noted Photo Production Manager: Jason Allen Art Manager: Kelly Hendren Associate Art Manager: Alan L. Wilborn Illustrations: © Human Kinetics Printer: Versa Press Human Kinetics books are available at special discounts for bulk purchase. Special editions or book excerpts can also be created to specification. For details, contact the Special Sales Manager at Human Kinetics. Printed in the United States of America 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 The paper in this book is certified under a sustainable forestry program. Human Kinetics Website: www.HumanKinetics.com United States: Human Kinetics P.O. Box 5076 Champaign, IL 61825-5076 800-747-4457 e-mail: [email protected] Canada: Human Kinetics 475 Devonshire Road Unit 100 Windsor, ON N8Y 2L5 800-465-7301 (in Canada only) e-mail: [email protected] Europe: Human Kinetics 107 Bradford Road Stanningley Leeds LS28 6AT, United Kingdom +44 (0) 113 255 5665 e-mail: [email protected] Australia: Human Kinetics 57A Price Avenue Lower Mitcham, South Australia 5062 08 8372 0999 e-mail: [email protected] New Zealand: Human Kinetics P.O. Box 80 Torrens Park, South Australia 5062 0800 222 062 e-mail: [email protected] E5779 To the memory of Clyde and Martien Brown and Milton G. and Leah St. Martin Soulier Contents Climbing the Steps to Tennis Success Acknowledgments The Sport of Tennis An Evolving Game Equipment Playing a Game, Set, and Match Key to Diagrams Step 1: Forehands: Controlling the Rally Hitting a Forehand Success Summary Step 2: Backhands: Developing a Weapon Hitting a Backhand Success Summary Step 3: Serves: Taking the Offensive Hitting a Serve Success Summary Step 4: Volleys: Forcing the Action Hitting a Volley Success Summary Step 5: Half Volleys: Getting Out of Trouble Hitting a Half Volley Success Summary Step 6: Lobs: Changing the Pace Hitting a Lob Success Summary Step 7: Overhead Smashes: Hitting the Put-Away Hitting an Overhead Smash Success Summary Step 8: Drop Shots: Disguising Your Intentions Hitting a Drop Shot Success Summary Step 9: Singles Tactics: Playing Your Game Groundstrokes Serves Volleys Lobs Smashes Drop Shots General Tactics Success Summary Step 10: Doubles Tactics: Playing as a Team Court Positions Serves Service Returns and Groundstrokes Volleys and Poaching Lobs Smashes Drop Shots Choosing a Partner Success Summary Step 11: Special Situations: Managing the Match Improving Concentration Skills Adjusting to Opponents Adjusting to Conditions Success Summary Preventing Tennis Injuries Warming Up Cooling Down Injuries Resources Glossary About the Authors

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Master the essential skills, take the court with confidence, and ace the competition! Tennis: Steps to Success provides in-depth, progressive instruction and accompanying full-color photos for each stroke. From forehand to backhand, serve to volley, this popular guide has you covered. Practice and i
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