Essential Tennis: Improve Faster, Play Smarter, and Win More Matches

The essential book from online tennis coaching sensation Ian Westermann, founder of EssentialTennis.com

What's the number one thing stopping you from playing your best tennis?

Ian Westermann, founder of the world's #1 online tennis instruction portal, Essentialtennis.com, will confidently say it's an obstacle you probably never thought of: The ball. You might think this sounds ridiculous. The whole point of tennis is to hit the ball over the net and in, so how can the ball be the thing that's standing in the way? In fact, this is why the ball is such an impediment: your desire to hit a good shot, with the right mix of power and spin, to a specific spot on the court, prevents you from striking the ball the way you should.

In Essential Tennis, readers - players and coaches, alike - will learn how improving at tennis actually happens and how to easily implement these lessons and integrate them into better play on the court. Players will hit stronger shots, make fewer errors, and beat players who are currently beating them. Coaches will look differently at what it means to provide a student with a holistic learning experience.

Essential Tennis contains technique-based instruction for executing groundstrokes, volleys, and serves, as well as progressions, drills, and mindsets players should incorporate. Westermann illuminates strokes, movement, strategy, and mental toughness - all proven to be successful over 20 years with clients of all ages and skill levels.

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Essential Tennis: Improve Faster, Play Smarter, and Win More Matches

The essential book from online tennis coaching sensation Ian Westermann, founder of EssentialTennis.com

What's the number one thing stopping you from playing your best tennis?

Ian Westermann, founder of the world's #1 online tennis instruction portal, Essentialtennis.com, will confidently say it's an obstacle you probably never thought of: The ball. You might think this sounds ridiculous. The whole point of tennis is to hit the ball over the net and in, so how can the ball be the thing that's standing in the way? In fact, this is why the ball is such an impediment: your desire to hit a good shot, with the right mix of power and spin, to a specific spot on the court, prevents you from striking the ball the way you should.

In Essential Tennis, readers - players and coaches, alike - will learn how improving at tennis actually happens and how to easily implement these lessons and integrate them into better play on the court. Players will hit stronger shots, make fewer errors, and beat players who are currently beating them. Coaches will look differently at what it means to provide a student with a holistic learning experience.

Essential Tennis contains technique-based instruction for executing groundstrokes, volleys, and serves, as well as progressions, drills, and mindsets players should incorporate. Westermann illuminates strokes, movement, strategy, and mental toughness - all proven to be successful over 20 years with clients of all ages and skill levels.

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Essential Tennis: Improve Faster, Play Smarter, and Win More Matches

Essential Tennis: Improve Faster, Play Smarter, and Win More Matches

by Ian Westermann, Joel Chasnoff

Narrated by Ian Westermann

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Essential Tennis: Improve Faster, Play Smarter, and Win More Matches

Essential Tennis: Improve Faster, Play Smarter, and Win More Matches

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Overview

The essential book from online tennis coaching sensation Ian Westermann, founder of EssentialTennis.com

What's the number one thing stopping you from playing your best tennis?

Ian Westermann, founder of the world's #1 online tennis instruction portal, Essentialtennis.com, will confidently say it's an obstacle you probably never thought of: The ball. You might think this sounds ridiculous. The whole point of tennis is to hit the ball over the net and in, so how can the ball be the thing that's standing in the way? In fact, this is why the ball is such an impediment: your desire to hit a good shot, with the right mix of power and spin, to a specific spot on the court, prevents you from striking the ball the way you should.

In Essential Tennis, readers - players and coaches, alike - will learn how improving at tennis actually happens and how to easily implement these lessons and integrate them into better play on the court. Players will hit stronger shots, make fewer errors, and beat players who are currently beating them. Coaches will look differently at what it means to provide a student with a holistic learning experience.

Essential Tennis contains technique-based instruction for executing groundstrokes, volleys, and serves, as well as progressions, drills, and mindsets players should incorporate. Westermann illuminates strokes, movement, strategy, and mental toughness - all proven to be successful over 20 years with clients of all ages and skill levels.


Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"This is a must read. A 'how to' regarding tennis for all ages & all skill levels. For too long we’ve been waiting for something like this to come along. Now, tennis players everywhere have terrific guidance and information to continue to improve their games.” —Paul Annacone, long-time coach of Pete Sampras and Roger Federer

"Great read. Something for all ages and levels. This can move the needle in your game! I really enjoyed the book." —Rick Macci, USPTA Hall of Fame Master Professional and former coach of Venus and Serena Williams, Andy Roddick, and Maria Sharapova

“Technical, strategy, physical and mental pillars - The essence of tennis.” —Emilio Sanchez, former doubles world #1 player and winner of five Grand Slam titles

“Not just highly entertaining, but more importantly, totally relevant. There is so much to learn from this book, even for me! I have always been a believer in what Ian teaches and I’m glad to see that he put his ideas into a book. I highly recommend it.” —Gigi Fernandez, seventeen-time Grand Slam Champion, two-time Olympic Gold medalist, former number one world doubles player, and member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame

Essential Tennis will change your game—and your life.” —Murphy Jensen, 1993 French Open Doubles Champion and Coach of the Washington Kastles

Library Journal

04/01/2022

Westermann (founder of EssentialTennis.com) and Chasnoff (188th Crybaby Brigade) explain how to improve tennis skills in this guide designed for players at every level. Each of the 12 chapters has a corresponding page on Westermann's website with video demonstrations and PDF downloads. The bulk of the book discusses the nitty-gritty of tennis: warming up; playing doubles; improving hand-eye coordination; working with the wind direction; effective serving and return of serves; the student-coach partnership; counteracting second-set slump; preparing for a tournament; self-assessment of skills; dealing with moody McEnroe-esque opponents. Throughout the book are case studies from real matches featuring Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer, plus six transformational stories of individuals coached by Westermann who improved their game. VERDICT This trove of advice on improving one's tennis game is highly recommended for beginning, intermediate, and experienced players.—Lucy Heckman

Product Details

BN ID: 2940178568705
Publisher: Macmillan Audio
Publication date: 05/31/2022
Edition description: Unabridged
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