Total Tennis: A Complete Guide for Today's Player [Paperback]

Peter Burwash (Author), John Tullius (Author), Ted Washington (Photographer)

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From Library Journal

Although Burwash's conversational style tends toward redundancy and is often egotistic, he takes a practical, commonsense approach to tennis instruction. The advice is straightforward enough: on the fundamentals (including footwork, strokes, and specific shots); Burwash also offers his ideas on game strategy and on conditioning. Most public libraries will want this instructional volume in their general sports collections.
- Patricia Norris, Illinois State Lib., Springfield
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Macmillan Pub Co (October 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0020792611
• ISBN-13: 978-0020792611
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,585,183 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #86 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Coaching > Tennis

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Tennis Bible, January 19, 2000

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Brian McDaniel (Pgh. PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Total Tennis: A Complete Guide for Today's Player (Paperback)

When I first started playing tennis about 4 yrs ago, I E-mailed my mother a list of tennis books and said, 'buy 1 of them for my birthday.' Mom is great so she bought all of them. I flipped through them all, but I read, studied, and re-read Peter Burwash's book. I am now reading it for the 4th time and every time I get something new out of it. He discusses strokes, strategies, fitness and attitude. He does it all in a way that is easy to understand. I began taking private lessons last year and it was amazing how many things I learned that I quickly recalled from this book.

You cant go wrong with this book. From a beginner to an intermediate player, this book is a constant companion and contains help for everyone.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars There is more to tennis than making great shots., October 7, 1998

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L. Gray "StarPrincess0426" (Kent, Washington) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Total Tennis: A Complete Guide for Today's Player (Paperback)

As a long time recreational player, I found this book to be an excellent source for improving my overall game. Instead of dwelling on how to hit the ball, Peter Burwash introduces the concepts needed to move your game up to a new level. With numerous concise descriptions of court positions, percentage tennis and mindful observations, Mr. Burwash gives you a set of tools to take what you already know and move your game up to a level where you will win more points and matches. I had always concentrated on hitting the ball and having fun. This books shows you how to do those same things with a purpose. I have tried many of his suggestions with great results. Highly recommended for a player ready to put brains before brawn.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All Meat; No Fat, July 14, 2002

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DJS (Orlando, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Total Tennis: A Complete Guide for Today's Player (Hardcover)

The only problem readers will have is deciding which piece of professional advice NOT to highlight. By the time you're finished, your entire book may be streaked in bright yellow, like mine.

This is the only tennis book you'll ever need: it's perfect for beginners, yet contains enough tips from his professional days and those of his fellow legends that the most advanced players will also find it useful.

Burwash shows why his tennis instruction is famous in upscale resorts and clubs the world over.