Play and Learn Tennis

Contents: 1. Introduction. 2. Equipments. 3. Shots and grips used in tennis. 4. Receiving the ball. 5. The drive. 6. The chop and the slice. 7. Service. 8. Spin. 9. Overhead smashes. 10. The lob. 11. Volleys. 12. Low and high volleys. 13. Practical drills on volleys. 14. Rules of the game.

"Tennis is an outdoor game which is being played in various nations of world with great excitement and by people of both sexes. However, in India, this game cannot achieve greatest popularity. This game is still confined to upper class people of the society, but has not attracted people from middle class. With the presence of the young talents like Sania Mirza, Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupati, it is being assumed that this game will become popular and will attract large number of people.

Play and Learn Tennis has something for everyone who plays this wonderful game. The comprehensive text in the book explains the various tips and tactics and means and methods to develop these tactics. The book is accompanied by the latest rules of the tennis which is drafted by the International Tennis Federation.

The present work is a complete manual for mastering the essential skills and tactics of the game. It is consisted of important playing tips, mental preparation, physical fitness service tactics etc., which is usually applied by the great players. The book may be used to improve and sharpen one\'s skills in tennis." (jacket)