The Inner Game of Tennis

The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance

By: W. Timothy Gallwey

Narrated by: Dan Woren

Length: 4 hrs and 36 mins

Publisher's summary

An accessible, invaluable guide to mastering your “inner game” to ensure success on and off the court—part of the bestselling Inner Game series, with more than one million copies sold!

“Groundbreaking . . . [The Inner Game of Tennis is] the best book on tennis that I have ever read, and its profound advice applies to many other parts of life.”—Bill Gates, GatesNotes (“Five of my All-Time Favorite Books”)

Master your game from the inside out!

This phenomenally successful guide has become a touchstone for hundreds of thousands of people. Not just for tennis players, or even just for athletes in general, this handbook works for anybody who wants to improve their performance in any activity, from playing music to getting ahead at work. W. Timothy Gallwey, a leading innovator in sports psychology, reveals how to:

• Focus your mind to overcome nervousness, self-doubt, and distractions
• Find the state of “relaxed concentration” that allows you to play at your best
• Build skills by smart practice, then put it all together in match play

Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, Gallwey’s engaging voice, clear examples, and illuminating anecdotes will give you the tools you need to succeed.

©1997 W. Timothy Gallwey (P)2007 Random House, Inc.

Critic reviews

“Groundbreaking . . . The Inner Game of Tennis is just as relevant today as it was in 1974. . . . It’s the best book on tennis that I have ever read, and its profound advice applies to many other parts of life.”—Bill Gates, GatesNotes (“Five of my All-Time Favorite Books”)

Spot on!

I enjoyed the new tips and tricks to help me refocus my thoughts. This book gave me some good tools to use on my journey of self actualization and focus on what’s truly important!

Thank you for this book!

For anyone who wants to perform

What made the experience of listening to The Inner Game of Tennis the most enjoyable?

I was surprised at how spiritual it sounds to me. It's there, right underneath the surface. The ending anecdote about being stranded in a snow storm, actually brought tears to my eyes, it was really moving...

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Inner Game of Tennis?

Apart from the above mentioned passage, the description of his teaching style vs the traditional one. So eye opening, gentle, and powerful.

Have you listened to any of Dan Woren’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I have not but for a while, I thought it was the author reading it, he commanded the material so well.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The description of self I and self II are so recognizable that it feels like meeting an old friend...yourself, that is.

Any additional comments?

This is the original inner game and I have heard people say that it's the most powerful one. the principles described here are universal to all sports and all activities where performance and pressure play a part, such as for example music. I'm a musician and I'm not going to get the Inner Game of Music. This is the root and the original!

Fantastic!

I have seen immediate results by using the techniques described in the this book. I highly recommend it.

Listen to unlock keys to higher performance

Simply put, Gallwey makes the case for achieving peak performance in all endeavors. Succinctly, clearly and unequivocally. Others have leveraged his work. This seems to be the fountainhead for these critical ideas.

Inner Game

The Inner game of tennis is not just about Tennis. It’s about finding a new way to trust innate abilities and skills and discover a path that includes power, insight, revelation, joy, and most of all discovery. It’s a gift both on and off the court.

great book

it really makes you think about the why you play the game and will help you advance......came recommended by people better then me but had enough care for me to share this secret!

It's not just about tennis!

Get over the title and listen.. This book is about Life!
The advice and direction given in here are powerful and relevant.

Great insights into the mental challenges

Good narrator. I listened to it with long brakes and it was still good.

Game Changer for Cornhole!

These principles translate seamlessly to the game of cornhole. Very well put together. Listen, Learn, Grow and Enjoy!

This book is amazing!

The Inner Gane of Tennis change my self perception and create a balance in me.