The Complete Idiot's Guide(R) to Tennis [Paperback]

Trish Faulkner (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 1 pages
• Publisher: Alpha Books
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0028629108
• ISBN-13: 978-0028629100
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #425,714 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great way to get started (again)., April 7, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide(R) to Tennis (Paperback)

I've played some Tennis (badly) when I was a teen, but am now returning to it in the name of fitness. Most of the Tennis books I found were written for people already 'into' the game, not coming to it for the first time, or retuning. Trish tells us how to get started with the sport well before it's time to step on to the court.

Once on the court, she shows you what's important first, like how to hold a raquet and your body, as well as what's important before and after playing, like stretching and hydration. For a phyicial fitness novice, this is exactly the info I need.

The only trouble I had is Trish's seeming assumption that it's easy to stay fit, limber and available to play with lots of people lots of the time. Maybe a section on 'Tennis for the very busy person' would suit me better.

Overall, this is the ONLY book I've found that makes me comfortable to approach Tennis again, and not afraid to get out there and look the fool for a time while I get the hang of it again.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best tennis book ever!!!!!!!!!!!!, July 29, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide(R) to Tennis (Paperback)

I love this book! It is the best and only way to learn tennis. I t is easy to understand and very informative. I think that this book is the only tennis book one will ever have to read! Thank you so much Vivian and Trish for making tennis fun and easy for me!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars this is the best book on tennis i have ever read, March 28, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide(R) to Tennis (Paperback)

This was a great book for a begginer like me and a more advanced player like my wife. I recomend this book to anyone who has anything to do with the game of tennis. The authors Vivian and Trish really know what they are talking about.