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Authors: Jim Taylor, Pete Sampras
ISBN-13: 9780595099054, ISBN-10: 059509905X
Format: Paperback
Publisher: iUniverse, Incorporated
Date Published: August 2000
Edition: (Non-applicable)

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Author Biography: Jim Taylor

Jim Taylor, PhD, is a psychologist recognized for his work in the psychological aspects of performance in sport and the performing arts. He has implemented a psychological services program for the Miami City Ballet, lectured at the Hartford Ballet Company, and served as a consultant and member of the faculty at the DanceAspen Summer School. A former associate professor at Nova University in Ft. Lauderdale, Dr.

Book Synopsis

As one of America's premier tennis psychologists, Dr. Jim Taylor knows what it takes to play winning tennis. The lessons Dr. Taylor has learned from working with some of the world's best players, coaches, and juniors will change the way you play tennis.

Prime Tennis introduces you to the essential mental factors that impact tennis including motivation, confidence, intensity, focus, and emotions. You will learn simple and practical techniques you can use to be your own best ally on court, stay cool when the pressure is on, and play your best tennis consistently.

You will learn about the secrets that make the top pros great and how you can incorporate those secrets into your own game. Prime Tennis will teach you how to take your tennis to a new level. Ultimately, Prime Tennis will show you how to experience the Triumph of the Mental Game!

Table of Contents

Prefaceix
Section IIntroduction1
Section IIPrime Tennis Assessment17
Chapter 1Prime Tennis Profiling19
Chapter 2Playing Styles27
Section IIIPrime Tennis Pyramid35
Chapter 3Motivation37
Chapter 4Confidence49
Chapter 5Intensity69
Chapter 6Focus89
Chapter 7Emotions101
Section IVPrime Tennis Skills113
Chapter 8Prime Tennis Training115
Chapter 9Prime Tennis Routines123
Chapter 10Prime Tennis Imagery135
Chapter 11Prime Match155
Chapter 12Playing in Prime Time: Lessons from the Pros161
Section VPrime Tennis Plan175
Chapter 13Prime Tennis Goal Setting177
Chapter 14Prime Tennis Program185
Postscript193
About the Author195
References197

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