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How to improve at tennis / by Jim Drewett.

by Drewett, Jim.

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Crabtree Pub., c2008.

Tennis for children -- Training -- Juvenile literature.

Tennis -- Juvenile literature.

How to improve at--

9780778735717 (rlb)

0778735710 (rlb)

9780778735939 (pb)

0778735931 (pb)

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48 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.

"All the information you need to know to get on top of your game!"--T.p.

Includes index.

"This step-by-step guide shows you how to master skills and enhance your performance"--P. [4] of cover.

Know the game: The court ; Equipment -- Preparation: Body position ; Grips ; Rules of play ; Warming up -- The strokes: Forehand strokes ; Backhand strokes ; On the court : groundstrokes ; The serve ; On the court : the serve ; Service returns ; On the court : service returns ; The volley ; On the court : the volley -- Advanced skills: The lob ; On the court : the lob ; The smash ; On the court : the smash ; The drop shot -- Be fit, stay fit: Diet & mental attitude -- How the pros do it.

Detailed photographs take readers through step-by-step drills on the game. Clear text outlines the rules and positions of the game and discusses diet and staying fit. Young athletes will also be inspired by fact boxes about current tennis stars and the secrets to their success.

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