Tennis Fundamentals » (1st Edition)

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Carol Matsuzaki is an assistant professor of physical education at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where she teaches beginning through advanced tennis classes. Since taking over as head coach of the women's tennis team in the spring of 1998, Matsuzaki has led her team to four consecutive Newmac Conference titles (1999-2002). She was named Newmac Conference Women's Tennis Coach of the Year in 1999, 2000, and 2001.

Get out on the court and into the next match! Tennis Fundamentals teaches you the basics of the game and gets you playing right away.

Learn proper execution of the sport's essential skills and tactics. Forehands, backhands, lobs, volleys, overhead smashes, drop shots, serves, and returns of serve are covered to provide a base for solid technique. Instruction in singles and doubles match play tactics will prepare you to compete in whatever game you choose to play.

More than 60 gamelike activities and drills will speed your learning and improve your performance. You'll also feel more informed with the advice provided on grips, footwork, equipment, scoring, and etiquette.

Tennis Fundamentals is the best way to master the basics of the sport as you play. Get into the game and use it today!