Authors: Julio Yacub, Henche Silberstein (Illustrator), Nick Bollettieri
ISBN-13: 9781587362125, ISBN-10: 1587362120
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Wheatmark, Incorporated
Date Published: October 2003
Edition: (Non-applicable)
The Science & Art of Tennis is filled with dynamic drawings and easy to follow diagrams. It is written in outline form and focuses on a variety of principles that will improve the quality of your game.
This book is designed for all levels of players from beginners to tournament players who are looking for self-improvement without cutting corners through a visual learning method and simple words.
This book will show you:
How to produce every stroke in a biomechanically sound and efficient way
How to move like a pro
When to hit a shot crosscourt or down the line What a forcing shot is How to counterattack an aggressive baseliner (or any kind of player)
When to select a particular shot
Where to aim the approach shot and the first volley
Where to stand when returning a wide serve
How to prepare for a match
What to do if you lose your rhythm
What to do if you lose your concentration
How to control anxiety
What to do to avoid injuries
About the author
Julio Yacub, B.Sc., is a native of Buenos Aires, Argentina and holds a B.Sc. in biochemistry with specialties in DNA research and human movement. He has been playing tennis for over 30 years and has an extensive experience in teaching and coaching. Yacub is a USTA High Performance Coach, and a member of the U.S. Professional Tennis Association and the Professional Tennis Registry for more than 10 years. Julio s driving-force motto Never too late to learn takes him all around the world to participate in tennis workshops and conventions, constantly acquiring new knowledge and then passing it into the development of his students. Currently he is a speaker, private coach and senior pro at Eastern Athletic Club in Dix Hills, New York.