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Contents
Introduction (p. 13)
Taking Stock (p. 14)
Choosing Equipment (p. 17)
1. Ground Stokes (p. 21)
Four Pointers (p. 21)
Developing Consistency, Depth, Spin, and Pace
(p. 25)
2. The Forehand (p. 29)
The Grips (p. 29)
The Ready Position and Shoulder Turn
(p. 31)
The Stroke (p. 32)
Placement (p. 37)
3. The Backhand (p. 39)
The One-Handed Backhand (p.
40)
The Two-Handed Backhand (p.
45)
4. The Serve (p. 51)
Developing an Effective Serve
(p. 51)
How to Serve (p. 53)
Correcting Errors (p. 59)
Adding Spin (p. 60)
5. Volley and Overhead (p. 63)
Playing Net (p. 63)
How to Volley (p. 65)
Volleys Requiring Unusual Footwork
(p. 69)
The Overhead (p. 73)
6. Special Ground Stokes (p. 77)
The Return of Serve (p. 77)
The Approach Shot (p. 80)
The Half-Volley (p. 82)
The Passing Shot (p. 84)
The Lob (p. 84)
The Drop Shot (p. 86)
7. Continental and Western Styles (p. 89)
The Continental Style (p. 90)
The Western Style (p. 93)
Unorthodox Players (p. 95)
8. Competition (p. 97)
Your First Tournament (p. 98)
Dealing with Tournament Conditions
(p. 98)
Maintaining Fitness (p. 103)
9. Singles (p. 107)
Playing the Score (p. 107)
Paper Percentages and Personal Percentages
(p. 108)
The Serve (p. 109)
The Return of Serve (p. 115)
Backcourt Play (p. 115)
Mid-court Play (p. 117)
Net Play (p. 120)
10. Doubles (p. 123)
General Techniques (p. 123)
Setting Up a Doubles Team (p.
124)
The Roles of the Players (p.
128)
Play After the Serve and Return
(p. 132)
Alternative Formations (p.
134)
11. Practice (p. 137)
The Basic Principles of Practicing
(p. 138)
Practice Requirements (p. 140)
Drills (p. 142)
12. Positive Thinking (p. 149)
Sportsmanship (p. 150)
How to Avoid Choking (p. 154)
Dealing with Discouragement
(p. 155)
Appendix: Scoring (p. 157)