Tennis Training

The essential book from online tennis coaching sensation Ian Westermann, founder of EssentialTennis.com What’s the number one thing stopping you from playing your best tennis? Ian Westermann, founder of the world’s #1 online tennis instruction portal, Essentialtennis.com, will confidently...

From the author of Infinite Jest and Consider the Lobster: a collection of five brilliant essays on tennis, from the author's own experience as a junior player to his celebrated profile of Roger Federer at the peak of his powers. A "long-time rabid fan of tennis," and a regionally ranked tennis...

Are you a player who has been playing competitive matches for less than a few years? Are you in the NTRP range of 2.5-3.5 or UTR 1.0 - 4.0? Do you lose matches you felt you should win? Are you the better player with technical skills and/or athleticism, but are not coming out on top against seemingly lesser players? The bad news is that the scoreboard doesn't lie. The good news is that this book is designed to put you on a firm foundation, to help you win the close matches.You can have fewer bad days, and also gain more satisfaction with less frustration. It's not Winning Ugly, The Inner ...

Tennis star Rafael Nadal reveals the secrets of the sport and the inspiring stories behind his success in this riveting memoir, written with award-winning journalist John Carlin. What makes a champion? What does it take to be the best in the world at your sport? Rafael Nadal has the answers. It...

Winning the Mental Battle in Tennis The biggest match you play isn’t against your opponent—it’s against your own mind. Have you ever played incredible tennis in practice, only to struggle when it mattered most? Do you lose confidence after a few mistakes, become frustrated by bad calls, tighten up on big points, or let nerves dictate the outcome of important matches? You’re not alone. The mental side of tennis is often the difference between players who consistently perform under pressure and those who know they’re capable of more but can’t seem to show it when it counts. ...

It's easy to get caught up in the belief that your tennis play will improve if you just spend more time on court or more money on lessons or equipment. And while those things might help, you can get better without doing any of them. The truth is that the best tennis player is not necessarily the one with the best strokes, or the most powerful serve, or the smartest on-court strategies. Rather, tennis is a game that often rewards the player who does just a few things, sometimes only one thing, better than his or her opponent. If you're an average, everyday player, a "real" tennis player, you...

He is one of the most beloved athletes in history and one of the most gifted men ever to step onto a tennis court – but from early childhood Andre Agassi hated the game. ‘engaging, thrilling…a superbly written book’ Michael Atherton, The Times ‘Honest in a way that such books seldom...

Play Smarter. Compete with Confidence. Discover a New Way to Master Tennis. Tennis is more than strokes and strategy. The greatest matches are often won by the player with the strongest focus, the calmest mind, and the ability to stay present under pressure. The Path of Tennis Mastery is a fresh approach to improving your game by combining practical tennis wisdom with timeless principles of mindfulness and Zen. Instead of relying on frustration, tension, or overthinking, you'll learn how to play with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose. Whether you're a recreational player, competitive...

Written for Teen Athletes 12+ "The best gift a supportive parent can give their aspiring teenage athlete!" As a sports parent, you have likely felt the frustration of watching your child perform brilliantly in practice, only to see that confidence vanish when the game gets tough. You can see the talent and hard work, but you also see how sometimes a single mistake or a tough call causes them to doubt themselves. You want to help, but it is hard to find the right words when the car ride home feels heavy with disappointment. I have seen this cycle from every angle. I spent my youth as a ...

The 2nd Edition of The Tennis Parent’s Bible delves even deeper than the original bestselling Tennis Parent's Bible- an essential guide for the competitive junior tennis player, parent and coach. The second edition opens the door to thousands of hours of athlete-coach specific instruction and parental job descriptions that will save thousands of dollars and hours of wasted time, tears and anguish. Frank clearly spells out what tennis parents need to know and understand about how to navigate their young tennis athletes through this maze of the highly competitive and performance driven ...

If you’re new to the game of tennis and want to go from neophyte to know-it-all, then this audiobook is for you! Tennis is a challenging and fun game, both mentally and physically. It is popular with women and men, and can be played by small children and retirees alike at varying levels of competitiveness. If you’ve just recently begun playing, you may find the sport a bit disorienting, especially when it comes to serving accurately and controlling your shots.

What makes Spanish tennis so unique and successful? What exactly are those Spanish coaches doing so differently to develop superstars like Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz— and many other champions— that other systems are not doing? These and other questions are answered in The Secrets of Spanish Tennis, the culmination of 20 years of study on the Spanish way of training by best-selling author, educator, and top junior development coach Chris Lewit. Over the course of many years and dozens of study trips, Lewit visited the leading Spanish academies and studied and interviewed some of the...

You’re a disappointment to everyone. You’re a far cry from beautiful - and your thoughts are ugly too. You seem bound to fail, bound to break. But you know what it is to laugh with your best friend, to feel the first tentative tingles of attraction, to take exquisite pleasure in the affront of your unruly body. You just need to find your place. From dead pets and crashed cars to family traumas and misguided love affairs, Susannah Dickey's revitalising debut novel plunges us into the private world of one young woman as she navigates her rocky way to adulthood.

On-Court Tennis Quick-Fix Instant Corrections for Timing, Footwork, and Match Performance Why do good players suddenly lose control of their game? One moment your strokes feel natural. The next moment balls fly long, fall into the net, or miss the court completely. Most players respond the same way: they try to change their swing. But the stroke is rarely the real problem. In tennis, small breakdowns in timing, spacing, movement, or balance can instantly disrupt even the best technique. When this happens, players often try complicated technical fixes that only make the problem worse. On-...

Alpha Tennis Blueprint Neuroscience, Strategy & Mindset for Total Court Dominance by Kevin L. Michel Command the Court Before the First Ball Is Struck Every match is two battles in one: the rally you see on the scoreboard and the primal status duel that unfolds in posture, gaze, and brain chemistry. Alpha Tennis Blueprint shows you how to win both. Drawing on breakthrough neuroscience, cutting-edge performance psychology, and the hard lessons of modern legends, Kevin L. Michel delivers a step-by-step manual for imposing your will—from the opening handshake to the final handshake. Inside ...

Transform your match-day performance anxiety into relentless mental toughness to dominate on the tennis court. Whether you are commuting to a high-stakes league match or seeking deep focus before a grueling tournament, this sports psychology strategy delivers actionable tools to conquer nerves...

Grant Grinnell's "Tennis Strategy for Junior Tournament Players" is a comprehensive guide to help all levels of junior players develop their skills and improve their game. The book covers all aspects of tennis strategy, including basic analytics, in depth tactics, court positioning, and mental toughness. Grinnell is a #1 selling author who draws on his years 45 years coaching experience to provide practical advice and tips for aspiring players. He emphasizes the importance of understanding your opponent's strengths and weaknesses, and how to adapt your game accordingly. The book also ...

Bloomsbury presents Champion Thinking written and read by Simon Mundie. 'This book captures the magic of being in flow . . . Highly recommend' RONNIE O'SULLIVAN 'The perfect motivational read at the dawn of a new year' DAILY EXPRESS 'Entertaining and enlightening' MATTHEW SYED 'Simon has looked...

The highly acclaimed SportExcel System is a revolutionary way to achieve the Zone in your sport. In an easy-to-read and easy-to-understand conversational style, you learn a step-by-step system for winning, leadership and fun. Whether you are a world-class athlete, weekend enthusiast, beginner, coach, parent or CEO, this book is your sport handbook for getting into the Zone and staying there.

Preparing for Pressure was written to provide solutions for the vast majority of tennis athletes that are able to thrive on the practice court only to wilt under game-day pressure. Navy Seals say “We don’t rise to the occasion...we fall to the level of our training.” In tournament pressure the same holds true. Competitive tennis is a game of “keep away” not a game of “catch.” Players would be wise to practice in the manner they’re expected to perform versus simply hitting. This book assists athletes, coaches, and parents in assembling the software tools and the customized ...