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High Tech Tennis

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This book goes into detail on how the game of tennis is actually played. I found the ideas concerning the strokes informative and well researched. Groppel also gives ideas on strategy, surfaces, shoes, rackets which gives the reader a wider perspective. I liked the idea of using: control, consistecy, depth and power when learning the strokes; to build on each element before moving on to the next. I have listened to a lot of former players, tennis coaches; however no one comes near groppel for actually putting it over with a method that works! My game has improved; furthermore the players that I have coached from juniors to adult learners have shown greater progress and enjoyment. He gives ideas on how to acutally hit the open-stance like the best players do; with suggestions on the takeback from beginners to advanced. I do recommend to watch Groppel live! he is a good presenter, sincere, and passionate about this sport; or watch the video that is based on his i! ! deas. It will give the keen learner a true appreciation of the game of tennis. Vic Braden writes the forward in this book I did find it easier to go from Bradens ideas to Groppels who tends to take tennis coaching to the next level. This book will help anyone who will apply its suggestions with there tennis coach. One for the bookshelf!

What I liked very much about this book is that Gropel not only teach you how it works but also why it works. And contrary to many others tennis authors it's not solely based on its feelings or experience, it's also based on scientific studies. It's not really for the beginner though, but intermediate and advanced players (>2.5) will find a lot of useful insights on the tennis technique to move up to the next level. Totally recommended for anyone who is serious about tennis.

I've played tennis for over 20 years and I thought I knew everything about tennis. After reading this book, I was able to raise my game to another level.

I recommend this book to any player especially the more advanced. Despite the fact that I rarely rate anything a five, I gave this book a five star because of the attention to detail and the broad spectrum of topics it covers. It covers things such as utilizing proper equipment, footwork, control and power, one-handed vs. two handed backhand, ball spin, volleys, serves, overheads, facts and myths of the game, practice, and mentality. This is an outstanding book because it not only tells you what is needed and alternatives, but it explains why each event is effective and how to do it. This book has my recommendation.

A great complement to Vic Braden's books ... Vic provides the framework, and this book looks at the nitty-gritty of stroke production. The author's analysis - of footwork and weight transfer, for instance - I have not seen anywhere else, but has proven extremely helpful in practice.

Jack writes in a transparent style, direct and informative. He supplies more information than advice, which is good. It is refreshing to have access to basic information from sports research, in a form that is easy to read and easy to understand.

This book was great but tended to over do some points. I liked the little tips that were given on various pages. The only thing that i could see wrong overall with this book was that it is a bit old but the science of it has'nt changed its just that technology has.

Beginners, intermediate and advanced players need different types of information. The problem with this book is that it does not seem to address any specific level or make distinctions about what is suitable for different skill levels. To the author we all seem to be "athletes". Very basic information apt for an absolute beginner (how to hit a slice backhand) is mixed with advice for more advanced players (top spin lob, top spin/side spin serves are all described as fairly easy). I felt that some basic information was missing. For instance there was very little discussion of grips, and the little there was I found confusing. Further, the technical discussion about rackets and strings, although interesting, is today clearly outdated. You will not find discussions on new ultra-light Titanium rackets, and how they can affect the type of tennis you play (shorter swings?). In all fairness stiff Titanium rackets came to the market years after the book was published.

Beginners, intermediate and advanced players need different types of information. The problem with this book is that it does not seem to address any specific level or make distinctions about what is suitable for different skill levels. To the author we all seem to be "athletes". Very basic information apt for an absolute beginner (how to hit a slice backhand) is mixed with advice for more advanced players (top spin lob, top spin/side spin serves are all described as fairly easy). I felt that some basic information was missing. For instance there was very little discussion of grips, and the little there was I found confusing. Further, the technical discussion about rackets and strings, although interesting, is today clearly outdated. You will not find discussions on new ultra-light Titanium rackets, and how they can affect the type of tennis you play (shorter swings?). In all fairness super stiff Titanium racket came to the market years after the book was published.