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Winning Ugly : Mental Warfare in Tennis--Lessons from a Master by Brad Gilbert and Steve Jamison (1994, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherTouchstone
ISBN-10067188400X
ISBN-139780671884000
eBay Product ID (ePID)8038805164
Product Key Features
Book TitleWinning Ugly : Mental Warfare in Tennis--Lessons from a Master
Number of Pages224 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicTennis, Coaching / General, Sports
Publication Year1994
GenreSports & Recreation, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorBrad Gilbert, Steve Jamison
FormatTrade Paperback
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Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight8.6 Oz
Item Length8.4 in
Item Width5.5 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN93-037993
Reviews" 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 ContentContents 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"
SynopsisThe 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 NumberGV1002.9.P75G54 1992
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- 29 Apr, 2025
Winning Ugly
Recommended read for every tennis beginner who wants to improve his game.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 29 Oct, 2019
Tennis Classic
I read this some time ago and purchased it for review. I learned about as much with a second reading. Good book for mental toughness in any sport but especially racket/paddle sports.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 14 Feb, 2018
Brad is a good coach.. He took Agasi to the top of his game. He got some good ideas and i dont play tennis, but table tennis.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 26 Apr, 2024
Great condition, exactly what I ordered.
Great condition, exactly what I ordered.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 22 May, 2019
Nice!
Excellent bookVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 24 Apr, 2019
Good edge
Informative and good tips for getting an edge.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 19 Oct, 2021
insightful and fun
Easy, insightful and fun to read. Very practical, often ignored tennis tactics.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
