A Game to Love is the stunning publishing debut of award-winning sports photographer Mike Powell. Featuring 500 highly evocative images, the book celebrates the passion for tennis that exists around the world. Powell's extraordinary images capture the character and brilliance of the greatest players in the game today and are complemented by the words of many of the game's legendary greats of yesteryear, among them John McEnroe, Billie Jean King, Steffi Graf, Boris Becker, and Rod Laver. From superstar players, veterans, and juniors to the spectating cognoscenti and tennis haute couture; from screaming coaches, businesslike trainers, and long-suffering officials to the players' boxes, real fans, and "fan fashion"; from the intimate details of hands-on racquets and the wiping of brows to the textures of clay, grass, and hard court, A Game to Love is a luscious and original visual tribute to one of today's most-watched and most-loved sports.

Praise for A Game to Love:

"a love letter to tennis. . . What is usually obliterated by the pace of the game is restored to us by Powell's lush frames and a selection of quotes from players past and present." 
-Publishers Weekly

"A Game to Love highlights Powell's ability to capture not only the breathtaking scenery, but the elegance, emotion and art of the human body in action." 
-Tennis Magazine 


Hardcover: 200 pages
Company: Abrams (2011-04-15)
ISBN: 1419700014
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Take Your Doubles Game to the Next Level!

Whether you're trying to improve your doubles game or are just getting started playing tennis with a partner, The Art of Doubles is the book for you. Author Pat Blaskower is your personal coach, guiding and encouraging you and your partner to play winning tennis by showing you how to:choose a compatible partnerdetermine your jobs on the courtlearn poaching skillscommunicate with each other and opposing teamsmaintain mental toughnessuse various formations and strategiespick your shots intelligentlydecide where to play: tournaments or leaguesand much, much more!The book also includes detailed court diagrams that show you how to execute offense, defense, and tactical plays; checklists that summarize the most important points of each chapter; and on-court drills to help you improve and refine your skills. The Art of Doubles is loaded with practical, proven tennis strategies that you can put to work immediately to see improvements in your own doubles game!

Author: Pat Blaskower
Paperback: 304 pages
Company: Betterway Books (2007-07-05)
ISBN: 1558708235
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This little book’s aim is to help you develop key techniques that will improve your tennis. Think of it as your own pocket tennis coach. It will help you master your existing skills and develop new ones. Following its advice will develop your baseline power game as well as the subtlety of your drop shots. You’ll lob with ease and pass when you please. Enjoy!

Author: Infinite Ideas
Kindle Edition: Kindle eBook
Company: Infinite Ideas (Trade) (2011-12-14) (2011-12-14)
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Like having a personal tennis pro on call for expert coaching.

Tennis Skills is an in-depth guide to improving a player's game. It features a battery of lessons designed by tennis pros that lays down a solid foundation of stroke skills and game strategy. Clear instructions and annotated diagrams provide valuable coaching and corrective techniques -- most valuable for any player.

Tom Sadzeck provides an abundance of visual features to help players of all levels improve their game. Six chapters cover the game's key skill sets, from basic techniques to singles and doubles strategies. There are more than 40 drills that focus on target areas of form, strategy, coordination and footwork. Other specific instructions include:

Stroke-production exercises Forehand, backhand, serve, volley, slice and other shots A breakdown of each stroke to promote consistent form Warm-up, grips, body position, footwork, targeting, follow-through Court diagrams to help players visualize a stroke's outcome How to handle game pressure.

The book also features easy-to-follow sequential photographs, Master Stroke sidebars that give easy-to remember tips, Fault Finder boxes that point out common mistakes and Coach's comments that share the wisdom of seasoned pros.

Author: Tom Sadzeck
Paperback: 128 pages
Company: Firefly Books (2001-04-07)
ISBN: 1552094944
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He's been called the best in the world at the mental game of tennis. Brad Gilbert's strokes may not be pretty, but looks aren't everything. He has beaten the Tour's biggest names -- all by playing his "ugly" game.

Now, in Winning Ugly Gilbert teaches recreational players how to win more often without necessarily even changing their strokes. The key to success, he says, is to become a better thinking player -- to recognize, analyze, and capitalize. That means outthinking opponents before, during, and after a match; forcing him or her to play your game. Gilbert's unconventional advice includes:

* How to identify the seven "Hidden Ad Points," and what to do when they come up

* Six reasons why you should never serve first

* How to beat a Lefty, a Retriever, a Serve-Volley player, and other troublesome opponents

* How to keep a lead, or stop a match from slipping away

* How to handle psyching and gamesmanship

Winning Ugly is an invaluable combat manual for the court, and its tips include "some real gems," according to Tennis magazine. Ultimately, Winning Ugly will help you beat players who have been beating you.

Author: Brad Gilbert, Steve Jamison
Paperback: 224 pages
Company: Touchstone (1994-05-31) (1994-05-31)
ISBN: 067188400X
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A tennis tune-up for players of all skill levels.

From the serve, ground strokes and volleys to the smashes, lobs and drop shots, this unique coaching manual illustrates each stroke from five angles: front, back, left, right and above. In this all-around skills guide, tennis pro John Littleford delivers expert guidance to identify accurate positioning of feet, body and the racquet -- just like having a personal pro watching, correcting and coaching every swing.

Tennis Strokes and Tactics features step-by-step analysis and multi-angle photography that illustrates how to:

Track the ball to the racquet head using hand-eye coordination Maintain correct posture and good footwork Establish correct and comfortable grips Hit a forehand with great topspin Master the secrets of the backhand -- one-handed and two-handed Control the ball with power on volleys Serve with more speed, spin and deception Return serve with more punch and accuracy Use the lob and drop shot as devastating offensive weapons Master an accurate and powerful overhead smash Move across the court more fluidly for greater efficiency.

Tennis Strokes and Tactics also includes a comprehensive section on effective tactics and strategies for singles and doubles play. Using this innovative guide, tennis players of any level will improve their game.

Author: John Littleford, Andrew Magrath
Paperback: 176 pages
Company: Firefly Books (2009-09-01)
ISBN: 1554074657
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Tennis is a sport for a lifetime. It really is a game that you can enjoy long-term, both as a player and a spectator. Played all over the world on surfaces ranging from concrete to clay the game of tennis is exciting to watch and even more fun to play.

Whether you’re an adult looking for a new challenge or a parent starting your kids off, Tennis For Dummies provides a terrific introduction to the sport. It doesn’t matter if you’re young or old, if you who want to start playing the game of tennis, but don’t have the motivation or information to do so, this book can show you the way. If you’re already into the game, you’ll find out how to take your skills to the next level.

This easy-to-understand guide will introduce you to the basics of the game and show you what it takes to improve each time you step on the court. Tennis For Dummies also covers the following topics and much more:Equipping yours elf with the right apparel, racket, and accessoriesPolishing your strokes—from your serve to lobsFinding out how the game is scoredShaping up with physical conditioningDealing with common tennis injuries such as shin splints and tennis elbowSharpening your mental gameExploring the finer points of tennis etiquette, both on the court and in the standsDiscovering how to find the best tennis instructor for you

Whether you’re interested in playing singles or doubles, on hard court or clay, Tennis For Dummies will inspire you get out on a court and play. Featuring detailed photos, illustrations, and court diagrams this book can help you discover how the game of tennis is played and show you how to get the most out of yourself each and every time you pick up a racquet.

Author: Patrick McEnroe, Peter Bodo
Paperback: 408 pages
Company: For Dummies (1998-08-11)
ISBN: 076455087X
List Price: $21.99
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The Inner Game of Tennis is a revolutionary program for overcoming the self-doubt, nervousness, and lapses of concentration that can keep a player from winning. Now available in a revised paperback edition, this classic bestseller can change the way the game of tennis is played.

Author: W. Timothy Gallwey
Paperback: 122 pages
Company: Random House Trade Paperbacks (1997-05-27) (1997-05-27)
ISBN: 0679778314
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Each year, the US Open brings down the curtain on the Grand Slam Tennis season with its unique blend of sports, celebrity, and entertainment, providing fans the world over with a spectacular showcase for the very best of tennis."The Open Book" is a visually stunning celebration of the sport and spectacle of the US open. On display are champions at their best and brightest - captured in vivid images from some of the world's leading sports photographers - including legendary trailblazers Billie Jean King and Arthur Ashe, fan favourites Jimmi Connors and Andre Agassi, loveable bad-boy John McEnroe, and modern greats Pete Sampras and Roger Federer.

Author: United States Tennis Association
Hardcover: 206 pages
Company: Triumph Books (2008-08-01)
ISBN: 1600781578
List Price: $34.95
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Play with Freedom ... And Win More!

The Best Tennis of Your Life is an inspirational and practical guide that will help players of all levels finally master the mental game. Author Jeff Greenwald draws from his unique background as a world-class player, sports psychology consultant, psychotherapist, and former coach to provides 50 specific tools you can immediately apply in any match situation. This comprehensive guide will show you how to:embrace nerves and play even better under pressuremaintain confidence to win more consistentlydevelop a pin-point focusaccess an ideal level of intensityplay with a renewed sense of passion and freedom

Why wait any longer to play the best tennis of your life? Get the mental edge with this invaluable resource and watch your game soar.

Author: Jeff Greenwald
Paperback: 160 pages
Company: Betterway Books (2007-11-27)
ISBN: 1558708448
List Price: $14.99
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This practice pack from Unique Sports comes with 18 pressureless tennis balls.

Misc.: 18 pressureless tennis balls, Mesh carry bag with sliding plastic lock
Company: Unique Sports
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SKLZ PowerBase Tennis Trainer provides a solid base for building your game. With the sturdy non-slip base and no-tangle Kinetic Cord, you get hours of dynamic practice to get your game - and your body - in shape. Practice all your strokes without needing a net, court, or practice partner. And improve your reaction time as the ball always returns to you.

Sports: Multipurpose trainer for practicing all your tennis skills; dual-swivel connectors keep cord from tangling, Builds quickness, hand-eye coordination, and stamina; 15-foot Kinetic Cord stretches up to 30 feet, Sets up virtually anywhere and stores easily; cord and training balls fit into base, No need for a ball machine or wall; rugged, non-slip rubber base for indoor and outdoor practice, Ages 7 and up; base weighs 2.75 pounds; includes two practice tennis balls
Company: Pro Performance (2007-03-01)
List Price: $29.99
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Practice has never been easier. The Unique Fill & Drill tennis trainer includes a solid base that stays in place when filled with water. The elastic cord winds around the base, and the ball locks into the base pocket. The trainer is a great teaching tool for beginners and intermediate tennis players.

Misc.: Fill the base with water so it does not move, Very light when empty so it can be stored and carried easily, Elastic cord winds around the base and the ball locks into the base pocket, Great teaching tool for beginners and intermediate players, Full teaching instructions on label
Company: Unique Sports
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Ballport 80-Ball Basket is made of tough polypropylene. No wires to rust, welding to break or paint to peel. Handles rotate and lock up or down for easy pickup and dispensing. Ships in a small, 2 wide by 25 high box. Assembly is easy with panels locking into place and legs easily attached with provided screws. Rolling bars on the bottom help ease balls into the basket and hold hold them in. Sliding bars on the top slide open to make dispensing easy, and lock closed to hold balls during transport and storage. Handles lock into an upright position for ball collection, and in a downward position for ball dispensing with a patented locking feature.

Sports: Holds 80 Balls, Endorsed by Pete Sampras
Company: Unique (2009-03-16)
List Price: $28.99
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The "Original" Tennis Ball Saver stores 3 tennis balls under 14lbs. of internal pressure per square inch. Don't throw away good tennis balls for lack of bounce.

Misc.: The Original One - That Works!, Stores three tennis balls under pressure, New bounce for every match, Quality workmanship, Made in the U.S.A.
Company: Gexco Enterprises
List Price: $12.99
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Penn Pressureless Tennis Balls are a great use for coaches and instructors. Never lose their bounce and are perfect for ball machines.

Sports: All surface types, Penn pressureless tennis balls are a great use for coaches and instructors
Company: Head (2009-04-08)
List Price: $17.00
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Penn 48-Ball Pressureless Bucket: The Penn 48-Ball Pressureless Bucket contains 48 tennis balls packed in a reusable plastic bucket with a handle for easy transport and storage. It is perfect for use in ball machines and for teaching.

Sports: 48-ball bucket that holds practice tennis balls, Ideal for ball machines and individual practice, High-quality felt construction provides smooth feel, Reusable plastic bucket includes handle for transport
Company: Head (2009-04-08)
List Price: $79.00
Amazon Price: $39.99

Great for gift giving and storage. Some assembly required (tool included)

Sports: Portable tennis ball basket, Holds 75 tennis balls with a no-spill lid, Durable plated steel construction, Handles convert to lockable legs, Some assembly required (tool included)
Company: Wilson
List Price: $29.99
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Wilson now offers the Advantage Triple in a classic black and white cosmetic. Triple holds 2-3 racquets without covers.

Sports:
Company: Wilson Sporting Goods (2010-10-04)
List Price: $29.99
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