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Item specifics
- Condition
- EAN
- 9780671884000
- ISBN
- 067188400X
- Manufacturer
- Fireside Books
- Brand
- Fireside Books
- Binding
- TP
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Touchstone
ISBN-10
067188400X
ISBN-13
9780671884000
eBay Product ID (ePID)
8038805164
Product Key Features
Book Title
Winning Ugly : Mental Warfare in Tennis--Lessons from a Master
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1994
Topic
Tennis, Coaching / General, Sports
Genre
Sports & Recreation, Biography & Autobiography
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
8.6 Oz
Item Length
8.4 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
93-037993
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" Winning Ugly is a totally new approach to getting more out of your tennis game. I wish it had been around when I was learning how to play." --Jim Courier, Pete Sampras Winning Ugly is great. These are pro tactics that will improve a recreational player's game fast. Winning Ugly teaches how to play better tennis and is very entertaining., " Winning Ugly is great. These are pro tactics that will improve a recreational player's game fast. Winning Ugly teaches how to play better tennis and is very entertaining." --Pete Sampras, Jim CourierWinning Uglyis a totally new approach to getting more out of your tennis game. I wish it had been around when I was learning how to play., Winning Ugly is a totally new approach to getting more out of your tennis game. I wish it had been around when I was learning how to play., Andre Agassi Winning Ugly explains Brad's formula for a winning tennis game. He understands the mental part of tennis better than anyone I have ever met. Brad helped me improve my game and I believe he can improve yours., " Winning Ugly explains Brad's formula for a winning tennis game. He understands the mental part of tennis better than anyone I have ever met. Brad helped me improve my game and I believe he can improve yours." --Andre Agassi, Winning Ugly is great. These are pro tactics that will improve a recreational player's game fast. Winning Ugly teaches how to play better tennis and is very entertaining., Andre AgassiWinning Uglyexplains Brad's formula for a winning tennis game. He understands the mental part of tennis better than anyone I have ever met. Brad helped me improve my game and I believe he can improve yours., Pete SamprasWinning Uglyis great. These are pro tactics that will improve a recreational player's game fast.Winning Uglyteaches how to play better tennis and is very entertaining., Jim Courier Winning Ugly is a totally new approach to getting more out of your tennis game. I wish it had been around when I was learning how to play., Winning Ugly explains Brad's formula for a winning tennis game. He understands the mental part of tennis better than anyone I have ever met. Brad helped me improve my game and I believe he can improve yours.
Table Of Content
Contents Preface: Winning Ugly? McEnroe: A Master Loses Ugly I THE EARLY EDGE: The Match Begins Before the Match Begins 1. Mental Preparation: The Pre-Match Advantage 2. Tools of the Trade: How Equipment Can Help You Win 3. Stretching for Success 4. The Microwave Warm-up: Defrost Your Strokes Quick 5. Four "Nervebusters": Overcoming Pre-Match Nervousness 6. Start Smart: Grabbing the Early Lead II PLAYING SMART: Finding a Way to Win 7. The Key to Victory 8. Destroying Your Opponent's Game Plan 9. The Seven Hidden Ad Points 10. The Player's Pit Stop: Stroke Repair 11. Learning From the Legends III MIND GAMES, PSYCHING, AND GAMESMANSHIP: Tales From the Tour 12. The Masters of Rage: Connors and McEnroe 13. Lendl's Lethal Weapon 14. Agassi: Breaking the Speed Limit 15. How to Handle Hooking 16. A Million-Dollar Match: War With Wheaton 17. Tournament Tough All the Time 18. The Road to Number One 19. Andre Agassi on "Winning Ugly"
Synopsis
The tennis classic from Olympic gold medalist and ESPN analyst Brad Gilbert, now featuring a new introduction with tips drawn from the strategies of Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams, Andy Murray, and more, to help you outthink and outplay yo, The tennis classic from Olympic gold medalist and ESPN analyst Brad Gilbert, now featuring a new introduction with tips drawn from the strategies of Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams, Andy Murray, and more, to help you outthink and outplay your toughest opponents. A former Olympic medalist and now one of ESPN's most respected analysts, Brad Gilbert shares his timeless tricks and tips, including "some real gems" (Tennis magazine) to help both recreational and professional players improve their game. In the new introduction to this third edition, Gilbert uses his inside access to analyze current stars such as Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal, showing readers how to beat better players without playing better tennis. Written with clarity and wit, this classic combat manual for the tennis court has become the bible of tennis instruction books for countless players worldwide.
LC Classification Number
GV1002.9.P75G54 1992
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