Second Serve
Author | : Renée Richards |
Publisher | : Scarborough House |
Total Pages | : 408 |
Release | : 1983 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Renée Richards |
Publisher | : Scarborough House |
Total Pages | : 408 |
Release | : 1983 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Nick Rudman |
Publisher | : Archway Publishing |
Total Pages | : 40 |
Release | : 2017-01-30 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 1480843075 |
Today is the day! Nick wakes up for his very first tennis tournament. Its important that he remembers all his supplies, like his tennis shoes, racket, and balls. He also has to have a great breakfast because tennis takes a lot of energy. Then, he sets off with his parents to New York City and the home of the famous US Open. Nick is nervous at first. Everything seems so big and bright, especially the court. He meets his opponent and is relieved to see that he is nervous too. The match begins, filled with exciting serves, returns, and scores. Through it all, Nick tries to have fun and not lose himself in the crazy competition, but he sure does want to win that trophy! My First Tennis Tournament intends to teach young readers the rules of tennis while also showing how much fun this amazing sport can be. Theres even a glossary of important tennis terms in the back. So will Nick win his first tournament, or will he lose with grace? Either way, its important for kids to learn good sportsmanship and respect for the competition.
Author | : Peter O'Donoghue |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 381 |
Release | : 2009-12-16 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1134005350 |
Modern techniques of sports performance analysis enable the sport scientist, coach and athlete to objectively assess, and therefore improve upon, sporting performance. They are an important tool for any serious practitioner in sport and, as a result, performance analysis has become a key component of degree programmes in sport science and sports coaching. Research Methods for Sports Performance Analysis explains how to undertake a research project in performance analysis including: selection and specification of a research topic the research proposal gaining ethical approval for a study developing a performance analysis system testing a system for reliability analysing and discussing data writing up results. Covering the full research cycle and clearly introducing the key themes and issues in contemporary performance analysis, this is the only book that sports students will need to support a research project in performance analysis, from undergraduate dissertation to doctoral thesis. Including case studies, examples and data throughout, this book is essential reading for any student or practitioner with an interest in performance analysis, sports coaching or applied sport science.
Author | : Rob Antoun |
Publisher | : Human Kinetics |
Total Pages | : 234 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 9780736065726 |
Tactical serving - Tactical reurning - Playing the baseline - Playing the net - Opposing the net player - Developing a game style.
Author | : Chris Lewit |
Publisher | : Lulu.com |
Total Pages | : 466 |
Release | : 2010 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 0982618212 |
A comprehensive reference on modern, world-class tennis technique. This version is black & white. All net profits from the sale of this book will go to charity.
Author | : Steve Wulf |
Publisher | : ESPN |
Total Pages | : 226 |
Release | : 2009-06-09 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 0345513088 |
In The ESPN Mighty Book of Sports Knowledge, Steve Wulf, acclaimed author and founding editor of ESPN The Magazine, delivers an arena’s worth of sporting wisdom, trivia, best-of lists, curiosities, legendary feats, and sacred objects–from the magic of Lou Gehrig’s farewell speech to the lore of hockey’s Stanley Cup to the art of the perfectly thrown Wiffle Ball pitch. Written to remind us all why we love the games, this indispensable reference features contributions from the finest minds at ESPN, as well as guidance from actual professionals. Inside you’ll discover • twenty-five of the greatest sporting nicknames • the keys to being a mascot • what happens during a pit stop • the five best (worst?) on-field temper tantrums • a tour of Donovan McNabb’s locker • how Wayne Gretzky tapes his sticks • the unbeatable secret of rock-paper-scissors • how to tape an ankle, fold a paper football, hit a hole in one, whistle with your fingers, throw a knuckleball, jump rope like a champ, and oil a baseball glove • advice from star athletes–learn to run routes like Jerry Rice, take a penalty kick like Landon Donovan, fake opponents out like Chris Paul, and put on your socks the John Wooden way The ESPN Mighty Book of Sports Knowledge is the perfect antidote to our video-game culture and an essential gift for any fan who ever dreamed of throwing a tight spiral in a Super Bowl, closing out a World Series game, or lining up a putt to win a major. In other words, it’s a book for the young and the young at heart.
Author | : Coach Education |
Publisher | : Human Kinetics |
Total Pages | : 321 |
Release | : 2009-05-29 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 1492583855 |
Coaching Tennis Technical and Tactical Skills is a practical resource that will help you become a better high school, club, or college tennis coach. With the expert guidance of Kirk Anderson, director of recreational coaches and programs for the United States Tennis Association, you will learn coaching and evaluating skills and then focus on technical and tactical skills of tennis, including quick tips on detecting and correcting errors in your athletes, cues athletes need to be aware of in various tactical situations, and key information your athletes need to know to make the appropriate decisions on the court. Skills are cross-referenced so you can see how the skills relate to each other and quickly determine how to use them in practice situations. Whether you are a veteran coach or just a beginner, this book will help you take your coaching to the next level by providing you with the tools you need to teach athletes the game of tennis.
Author | : Edward T. Turner |
Publisher | : Human Kinetics |
Total Pages | : 290 |
Release | : 1996 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 9780873227216 |
Offers drills and advice for players of all levels, including information on selecting equipment, preventing injury, and outthinking opponents.
Author | : Joseph A. Gallian |
Publisher | : American Mathematical Soc. |
Total Pages | : 329 |
Release | : 2010-12-31 |
Genre | : Mathematics |
ISBN | : 1614442002 |
An accessible compendium of essays on the broad theme of mathematics and sports.
Author | : David W. Smith |
Publisher | : TNT Tennis Academy |
Total Pages | : 405 |
Release | : 2011-11 |
Genre | : Coaching (Athletics) |
ISBN | : 0974902616 |
Coaching Mastery : The ULTIMATE "Blueprint" for Tennis Coaches, Tennis Parents, and Tennis-teaching Professionals. Learn how to: Attract tennis players to your program, develop sustainable tennis programs, and build perennial championship teams and successful individuals. Following the world-wide embrace of David W. Smith's book, TENNIS MASTERY, David now brings his "Advanced Foundation" to the art of coaching and teaching tennis. For the High School, Club or Team Coach, from the highly experienced to the uninitiated, Coaching Mastery is a PROVEN "blueprint" to attracting players and designing highly effective and efficient tennis practices. For the Tennis Parent: Regardless of your tennis experience, Coaching Mastery will provide a clear and proven method to make sure you are providing your child the right progression and patterns of play to insure they will reach their personal best...and do it in a way that makes it fun for both parent and child! For the Tennis-teaching Professional: Coaching Mastery provides a lifetime of successful tennis club programming and teaching experience, a resource to enhance any teaching professional's teaching program. Coaching Mastery provides over 70 effective drills and dozens of ideas that allow any coach or teacher to get the most out of their tennis opportunities. In addition, Coaching Mastery provides the "Advanced Foundation" principles that define every shot and every stroke in the sport.