Autorentext

Patrick McEnroe is an American former tennis pro and current tennis analyst and broadcaster. He was the captain of the U.S. Davis Cup Team and is a codirector at the John McEnroe Tennis Academy in New York. He is regularly seen on ESPN, where he serves as a match analyst. Jon Levey has been working in tennis media since 2000. In various roles at Tennis magazine and Tennis.com, he has covered every facet of the game from the pro tours to the recreational level.

Klappentext

Boost your on-court performance and have more fun Tennis For Dummies delivers everything you need to know about contemporary tennis. From invaluable on-the-court tips to improve your game to fitness tips that prevent injury and game info that helps you better enjoy the next major tennis event, this book will bring you up-to-speed on one of the world's favorite sports. Brush up on your tennis etiquette-as a player and as a spectator-and learn about the most famous players, matches, and tournaments. Tennis For Dummies is the easy and fun-to-read guide you need to become a better player, fan, and enthusiast. **Inside...

• Have fun playing tennis
• Understand the rules of the game
• Master your tennis mindset
• Discover different varieties of tennis
• Find out about the most famous matches ever played
• Get etiquette advice for watching and playing

• Prevent injuries so you can keep playing and having fun**

  Inhalt

  Introduction 1

  Part 1: Getting Started with Tennis 5

  Chapter 1: What Is Tennis? 7

  Chapter 2: Meet Me on the Court 11

  Chapter 3: Getting Geared Up 27

  Chapter 4: Scoring in Tennis: Love Means Nothing 53

  Chapter 5: Rules and Regulations 65

  Chapter 6: Tennis Etiquette 79

  Part 2: Playing the Game 93

  Chapter 7: Mastering the Fundamentals 95

  Chapter 8: The Forehand: Your Money Shot 115

  Chapter 9: The Backhand: A Perfect Complement 125

  Chapter 10: The Volley: An Exclamation Point 143

  Chapter 11: The Serve: The Most Important Shot in the Game 159

  Chapter 12: Completing the Arsenal: Lobs, Overheads, and Drop Shots 177

  Chapter 13: Winning Strategies and Tactics 193

  Part 3: Taking Your Game to the Next Level 213

  Chapter 14: Enjoying Your Amateur Status 215

  Chapter 15: Practice: The "P" Word 231

  Chapter 16: Physical Conditioning for Tennis 243

  Chapter 17: Handling the Physical and Mental Challenges of Tennis 265

  Chapter 18: Improving Your Game with Lessons 281

  Part 4: Tennis Aficionados Only 291

  Chapter 19: The Pro Game 293

  Chapter 20: The Four Grand Slam Events and Cup Competitions 309

  Chapter 21: Tennis from the Stands and On-Screen 329

  Part 5: The Part of Tens 341

  Chapter 22: Ten Tennis Tips 343

  Chapter 23: The Ten Best Men Players of the Open Era 347

  Chapter 24: The Ten Best Women Players of the Open Era 359

  Chapter 25: The Ten Greatest Matches of the Open Era 369

  Index 379