Tennis For Dummies

by Patrick McEnroe, Jon Levey

Overview

Learn the basics of tennis so you can hit the courts, improve your game, and follow the pros

This updated edition of Tennis For Dummies takes you into the world of tennis today. You'll learn the history of the game, the rules, the latest gear, the hottest strategies, and everything else you need to know to get into this popular racquet sport. This easy-to-understand guide shows you what it takes to improve each time you step on the court, and puts you in the middle of the pro tennis action so you can enjoy the matches everyone is talking about. You'll learn to equip yourself with the right apparel, racquet, and accessories, so you're ready to play. Get tips for perfecting your strokes and shaping up with physical conditioning, plus dealing with common tennis injuries. You'll also explore the finer points of tennis etiquette, both on the court and as a spectator.

• Discover how the game of tennis is played, with helpful illustrations and court diagrams
• Master the mental game so you can get the most out of yourself each and every time you pick up a racquet
• Understand the rules of tennis, the varieties of the game, and the scoring system
• Learn about the most prominent players, matches, and tournaments

This is a great Dummies guide for readers who want to learn the basics of tennis, so they can go out and play, or enjoy watching tournaments in person or on television. Beginners who need a general introduction and current players who want to take their game to the next level will love the quick-and-easy tips inside.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781394254668
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	10/08/2024
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	416
Sales rank:	686,914
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 1.25(h) x 9.00(d)

About the Author

About the Authors Patrick McEnroe is a top-ranking ATP tour singles and doubles player. He has earned 16 career titles, was selected to the Davis Cup team three times, and has competed in every Grand Slam tournament. When he's not playing professional tennis, McEnroe is a tennis commentator for ESPN and CBS. Peter Bodo is a senior writer for Tennis magazine and has covered professional tennis for more than 20 years. As an award-winning journalist, he has written two books about the sport and is an "Outdoors" columnist for the New York Times.

Table of Contents

Introduction.

PART I: Tennis Anyone?

Chapter 1: What Is Tennis?

Chapter 2: Meet Me on the Grass, Clay, or Hard Courts.

Chapter 3: The Well-Equipped Tennis Player.

Chapter 4: Scoring in Tennis: Love Means Nothing.

Chapter 5: Knowing All the Rules and Regulations.

Chapter 6: Tennis Etiquette: Do You Really Want to Throw That Racquet?

PART II: Playing the Game.

Chapter 7: Mastering Your Tennis Fundamentals.

Chapter 8: The Forehand: Your Bread and Butter.

Chapter 9: Your Backhand: Use It or Lose It!

Chapter 10: The Volley: An Exclamation Point.

Chapter 11: The Serve: It's Entirely in Your Hands.

Chapter 12: Completing the Arsenal: Lobs, Overheads, and Drop Shots.

Chapter 13: Winning Strategies and Tactics.

PART III: Taking Your Game to the Next Level.

Chapter 14: Enjoying Your Amateur Status.

Chapter 15: Practice: The "P" Word.

Chapter 16: Physical Conditioning for Tennis.

Chapter 17: When the Machine Breaks Down: Common Tennis Injuries.

Chapter 18: Improving Your Game with Lessons.

PART IV: Tennis Aficionados Only.

Chapter 19: The Pro Game.

Chapter 20: I'll Take Four Grand Slams and a Cup, Please.

Chapter 21: Tennis from the Stands and on TV.

PART V: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 22: Ten Tennis Tips.

Chapter 23: The Ten Best Men Players of the Open Era.

Chapter 24: The Ten Best Women Players of the Open Era.

Chapter 25: The Ten Greatest Matches of the Open Era.

Index.

Book Registration Information.