Tennis Instruction Book - Playing Tennis Past 50

Enhance your tennis experience, both on and off the court, with Playing Tennis After 50. No matter what your skill level, this book can help you adapt your game and improve your enjoyment in both singles and doubles play. With injury prevention exercises, equipment advice, and stroke improvement tips, this is a smash hit.

Whether you are just starting out, have been competing for decades, or are returning to the game after an extended break, Playing Tennis After 50 will improve your play and enhance your experience on and off the court.

With tactics and techniques ranging from basic to advanced, you’ll learn to adapt court positioning and tweak shot selection for stellar singles, doubles, and mixed doubles play. Special features such as how-to-practice games and Stroke Doctor tips will correct common errors and improve skills while you play the game.

Off the court, Playing Tennis After 50 will help you avoid aches and injury with stretching and strengthening exercises. Then double your pleasure with expert information on the latest equipment, tips on finding the right club and playing partner, and ways to make tennis a lifelong activity!

Contents

Part I Take It to the Court
Chapter 1. The Game Past 50
Chapter 2. Tennis Is a Physical Game
Chapter 3. Learning to Love Competition

Part II Tuning In to Doubles
Chapter 4. Fundamental Doubles Strategy and Tactics
Chapter 5. Advanced Doubles Strategy and Tactics
Chapter 6. Technique Skills for Doubles
Chapter 7. Mixed Doubles (Avoiding Troubles)

Part III Staying Single
Chapter 8. Singles Strategy and Tactics
Chapter 9. Technique Skills for Singles

Part IV Beyond the Court
Chapter 10. No More Wooden Rackets
Chapter 11. Body Talk
Chapter 12. The Tennis Lifestyle