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World-Class Tennis Technique: Master Every Stroke
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World-Class Tennis Technique: Master Every Stroke
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by Paul Roetert (Editor), et al
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Paperback: 280 pages
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
August 1, 2001
Language: English
ISBN:
0736037470
Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.1 x 0.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds.
Book Description
Let the game’s most brilliant players and coaches teach you World-Class Tennis Technique! Written by some of the world’s top experts in biomechanics, tennis technique, and coaching, this book gives you a complete blueprint to develop the modern game. Former world-class players, national coaches, and past or current Davis Cup Captains offer their advice on every aspect of the proper execution of each stroke. Contributors include Stan Smith Patrick McEnroe Vic Braden Mary Joe Fernandez Jack Kramer Pam Shriver Dennis van der Meer Tom Gullikson Andrew Coe David Miley Todd Ellenbecker Craig Tiley Donald Chu Lynne Rolley Howard Brody Ben Kibler Ron Woods Richard Herbst Jim Loehr Miguel Crespo Jose Higueras Frank van Fraayenhoven Michiel Schapers Bruce Elliott Nick Saviano Paul Dent Patrice Hagelauer Duane Knudson In-depth analysis of the proper fundamentals of each stroke are presented with full-color sequence photos of the game’s best players. You’ll also improve in other facets of the game, including footwork and positioning, choosing the right racquet and equipment for your style of play, adjusting to different court surfaces, and maintaining proper technique under pressure. Learn the science behind the strokes to hit the ball with greater force, accuracy, and consistency. Then master and fine-tune your execution to excel in competition. With World-Class Tennis Technique, you’ll soon play better than ever.
About the Author
Currently the executive director of the American Sport Education Program, E. Paul Roetert spent many years as the director of sport science and coaching education at the United States Tennis Association (USTA). He developed their sport science program and continues to serve on the sport science committee. Roetert is a Fellow in the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). He is also a member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) and the United States Professional Tennis Registry (USPTR). In 1998 he received the USPTR’s Plagenhoef Award for sport science; in 1999 the Editorial Excellence award from the National Strength and Conditioning Association for his work on the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research; and in 2000 the Outstanding Alumni award from the University of Connecticut. Roetert holds a PhD in biomechanics from the University of Connecticut. Originally from the Netherlands, he now resides in Champaign, Illinois, with his wife Barbara. Jack L. Groppel is a cofounder and partner in the highly regarded LGE Performance Systems, Inc., which helps athletes train both mentally and physically to perform at the highest levels of sport. Groppel is an instruction editor for Tennis magazine and is in his 13th year as chairman of the sports science committee at the USTA. Like Roetert, Groppel is a Fellow in the ACSM. He is also a USPTA Master Professional and one of only eight Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) International Master Professionals worldwide. In 1987 the USPTA named him National Pro of the Year. Groppel has also been named to the Midwest USPTA Hall of Fame and has received the International Tennis Hall of Fame Educational Merit Award. He has traveled to more than 45 countries training tennis coaches to teach the game more effectively. Groppel holds a PhD in exercise physiology from Florida State University. He and his wife Jodie live in Algonquin, Illinois.
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