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Tables of Contents for The Science and Art of Tennis
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Foreword
v
Preface
1
2
Acknowledgment
3
2
Legend
5
2
Intro to the Game
7
74
Stances
Backswings
Anticipation & Footwork
Spins
Grips
Basic Strokes
81
108
Forehand
Backhand
Volley
Serve
Return of Serve
Overhead
Transitional Game
189
44
Approach Shot
Swinging Volley
Half Volley
Serve & Volley
Specialty Shots
233
20
Lob
Drop Shot
Passing Shot
Angle Shot
Strategy
253
86
Basic Strokes
289
18
Groundstrokes (Forehand and Backhand)
Volley
Serve
Return of Serve
Overhead
Transitional Game
307
4
Approach Shot
Swinging Volley
Half Volley
Serve & Volley
Specialty Shots
311
10
Lob
Drop Shot
Passing Shot
Angle Shot
Elements
321
6
Wind
Sun
Weather Conditions
Playing Different Surfaces
327
6
Hard Court
Cushioned Court
Carpet Court
Clay Court
Grass Court
Different Players
333
6
The Aggressive Baseline Player
The Retriever
The All-Court Player
The Serve & Volley Player / Net Rusher
Chapter 6
339
42
Preparing for a Match
341
6
Strength Training & Aerobic Endurance Balance and Agility
Footwork Drills
Anaerobic dills
Knowing Your Game
Before the Match
347
10
Get Ready
Preset Plans
Psyche Up
Automatic Tennis
Preventive Injury
Off Court Warm Up
On Court Warm Up
While Playing the Match
357
10
During the Point
In Between Points
Important Points
If Losing the Match
If Losing the Rhythm
If Losing Concentration
Controlling Anxiety
After the Match
367
14
Cool Down
Stretching
Avoiding Injuries
Learning from Mistakes
Analyzing the Match
Charting Future Goals
Glossary
381
7
Court Dimensions
388
1
Final Words
389
1
About the Author / About the Artist
390
1
Index
391