Synopses & Reviews
Tired of boring, repetitive drills? Then Tennis Practice Games provides the challenge, creativity, and fun you've been seeking on the practice court. The games-based approach will help you refine your total game, from stroke development to strategy. Through competitive situations, you'll quickly learn when to hit specific shots and what tactics to apply when the match is on the line.
Tennis Practice Games features 139 games that can be adapted for various skill levels, with a wide selection for both singles and doubles play. With games that allow you to increase the difficulty for higher levels of competition, this comprehensive guide covers all the essential parts of the tennis game--shotmaking, footwork skills, tactics, strategy, and handling pressure. From beginning to end, it's packed with purposeful games that have proven successful with both coaches and players.
A respected tennis authority and motivational speaker, Joe Dinoffer has traveled the globe, inspiring players to enjoy the game as they strive for their personal best. Now you can gain from his valuable insights. Whether you're a dedicated player or a coach looking for new ways to inspire better performance on the courts, you'll find it here in this fun and practical guide.
Table of Contents
Laserlike ball control -- Rock-solid stroke mechanics -- Sizzling serve and return of serve -- Creative spin and specialty shots -- Mastering technical skills -- Winning shot combinations -- Decisive shot selection -- Perception and anticipation -- Reactions and reflexes -- Footwork skills and conditioning -- Singles strategy -- Doubles strategy -- Handling match pressure -- Group and team training -- For a change of pace.