Tennis Tactics - Paperback Book

Tennis Tactics reviews sound, time-tested strategic principles, then explains how they apply to patterns of play. You`ll learn how to choose patterns that fit your style of play, whether you`re an all-court player, a counterpuncher, an aggressive baseliner, or a serve-and-volleyer.

Next, the book provides strategies and tactics for different areas of the court. You'll learn how to execute 58 patterns for:

• Backcourt (26),
• Midcourt (8),
• Net Play (8), and
• Defensive Play (16).

For each pattern, the book describes and illustrates corresponding practice drills that will help you get an edge on the competition. A Pattern Finder chart helps you quickly locate the shot combinations you want to study and incorporate into your game.

Make your practice sessions pay off in competition by using the drills and mastering the patterns in Tennis Tactics: Winning Patterns of Play.

Contents

Part I: Patterns of Singles Play
Chapter 1. Principles of Pattern Play
Chapter 2. Patterns of Play

Part II: Backcourt Patterns and Drills
Chapter 3. Serve and Return Patterns
Chapter 4. Serve and Return Drills
Chapter 5. Groundstroke Patterns
Chapter 6. Groundstroke Drills

Part III: Midcourt Patterns and Drills
Chapter 7. Midcourt Patterns
Chapter 8. Midcourt Drills

Part IV: Net Play Patterns and Drills
Chapter 9. Net Play Patterns
Chapter 10. Net Play Drills

Part V: Defensive Patterns and Drills
Chapter 11. Defensive Patterns
Chapter 12. Defensive Drills

• Pages: 248
• ISBN-13: 9780880114998