This is also the perfect crib-sheet if you know nothing about tennis, but want to be able to discuss a game knowledgeably within a day!
In these pages, you’ll discover the essential techniques that define a great player — from mastering different grips and stances to perfecting your footwork and understanding strategic play. We’ll unravel the complexities of tennis equipment, guiding you through choosing the right racquet, understanding tennis balls, and selecting the best footwear for your game.
But this book isn’t just about the mechanics of tennis; it’s about fostering a deep appreciation for the sport. You’ll learn how to distinguish between top players and good players, uncovering the nuances that elevate performances on the grandest stages. Whether you aspire to compete or simply enjoy a casual game with friends, the principles and insights shared here will empower you to step onto the court or into a debate with confidence.
Owen Jones, Amazon Best-Selling author from Barry, Wales, has lived in several countries and travelled in many more. While studying Russian in the USSR in the '70's, he hobnobbed with spies on a regular basis. After university, in Suriname, he got caught up in the 1982 coup, when he was accused of being a mercenary.
Later, while a company director, he joined the crew of four as the galley slave to sail from Barry to Gibraltar on a home-made concrete yacht during Desert Storm. En voyage, the yacht was almost rammed by a Russian oil tanker, and an American aircraft carrier - The Atlantic Challenger.
Since 2004, he has lived mainly in the UK, Spain and Thailand. He now leads a somewhat quieter life in his wife's remote, northern farming village writing, editing and increasing the number of translations, and narrations of his novels.
As he says: ”Born in the Land of Song, living in the Land of Smiles”.