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Tennis for Dummies
Patrick Mcenroe, Peter Bodo, John Mcenroe
Rating: 4.5/5 Stars
Rank: 6390
Written for tennis newcomers but with enough detail to satisfy seasoned
players, Tennis for Dummies offers practical, substantive, and
perceptive advice on a subject that the United States Tennis Association
describes as a "sport for a lifetime." Patrick McEnroe--little brother of
John McEnroe--collaborates with Peter Bodo to provide a wealth of tennis
tips, such as the difference between a ball's pace on slick grass courts
and the slow, high bounce experienced on clay courts.
Useful advice
includes such things as how to find a good coach, which Web sites offer
the most comprehensive tennis news, and how to respond when your opponent
questions a close call: "I'm sorry, but I never had a moment of doubt. That ball was clearly out." Sprinkled throughout the book are interesting
anecdotes about McEnroe's career, including an amusing exchange with his
fiancée during a match, in which she eagerly and innocently advised
him to just "get it over the net, Pat!" Those keen to take up a new hobby
or to simply learn more about the sport they already love will appreciate
everything this book has to offer--game, set, and match. --Jeremy
Storey
About the AuthorAbout the Authors Patrick McEnroe is a top-ranking ATP tour singles and
doubles player. He has earned 16 career titles, was selected to the Davis
Cup team three times, and has competed in every Grand Slam tournament.
When he's not playing professional tennis, McEnroe is a tennis
commentator for ESPN and CBS. Peter Bodo is a senior writer for Tennis
magazine and has covered professional tennis for more than 20 years.
As an
award-winning journalist, he has written two books about the sport and is
an "Outdoors" columnist for the New York Times.
Editorials
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Tennis for Dummies
Patrick Mcenroe, Peter Bodo, John Mcenroe
![]() | | | Amazon.com | | Written for tennis newcomers but with enough detail to satisfy seasoned
players, Tennis for Dummies offers practical, substantive, and
perceptive advice on a subject that the United States Tennis Association
describes as... read full editorial |
![]() | | | Book Description | | Tennis is a sport for a lifetime. It really is a game that you can enjoy
long-term, both as a player and a spectator. Played all over the world on
surfaces ranging from concrete to clay the game of tennis is exciting... read full editorial |
![]() | | | From the Back Cover | | "Tennis For Dummies is an invaluable guide for anyone looking to
improve their game." —Pete Sampras "Patrick McEnroe guides
you through the tactics and strategies that will make you play like a
pro."... read full editorial |
Customer Reviews
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Tennis for Dummies
Patrick Mcenroe, Peter Bodo, John Mcenroe
![]() | | | Beginners Beware! Great Introduction to Tennis! | | (Sydney, Australia) August 10, 2000 - 5.0/5 stars | | Patrick has produced an excellent book which caters for the beginners,
covering from tennis strokes to injuries prevention/treatment, how the pro
competition events are played etc. Overall, it's a wonderful introductory... read full review |
![]() | | | You can only love this book !! | | (San Casciano V. P., Firenze - Italy) February 7, 2001 - 5.0/5 stars | | I'd suggest this book to everyone who is interested in tennis. It's very
complete, it ranges from the very first steps to the greatest tennis
matches ever, from injury prevention to strength building. It doesn't
matter... read full review |
![]() | | | A very good tennis book for a beginner | | (Brooklyn, NY United States) October 10, 2002 - 4.0/5 stars | | I think it's a good and well-written book for a beginner. I wish it had
more detailed pictures when authors are explaining techniques of the game
. It has some, but the majority of techniques described in words rather
then... read full review |
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