Tennis Beyond Big Shots

by Greg Moran

Book Overview

Presents a bold back-to-the-future approach. A new game that moves away from power and big shots yet is more lethal to opponents than any booming serve. Greg Moran shows players of all ages and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1932421041
• ISBN13: 9781932421040
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Mansion Grove House
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

An Easy Read to Better Tennis

I love the game and have read many books on the subject. This one excels at giving tangible advice on everything "just folks" need to play and enjoy the game. Tips from strategy to etiquette are clearly explained, easy to remember, and make a difference. Greg is an advocate of playing percentage tennis (knowing when and where to hit your shot, and the smart uses of power and spin). Having followed his advice, I've seen my game advance and I'm comfortable on the court with all levels of players.

Best tennis book I ever read

The tips and strategies in this book had an instant positive result on my last match. I would highly recommend it for any player looking for tangible strategies to take their game to the next level.

Win matches and friends with this perceptive book

"Tennis Beyond Big Shots" provides plenty of topnotch instruction about strokes and strategy that will help you win matches. This 224-page paperback, spiced with pithy quotes, also gives readers superb suggestions about how to win friends and enjoy your tennis, regardless of the outcome. Its "10 Commandments of Social Tennis" chapter should be posted at every tennis club and center. Especially important is author Greg Moran's commandment to accept your mistakes graciously. "No matter how badly you may be playing or losing, keep a positive attitude and your excuses to yourself. No one's interested, and you'll only sound foolish," he advises. My other favorite chapters are "Two Shots That Deserve Respect," "Conquering Our Inner Devil," "Three Secrets To Defeat Stinky Feet" (about footwork), and "Being The Best Tennis Parent Ever." Recreational players, teaching pros and coaches, aspiring juniors, and tennis parents will benefit considerably from studying this well-written and well-analyzed book that covers both the basics and the fine points of tennis.

A tennis enthusiast "must read"

This book gives a unique perspective on the game of tennis. It provides strategies and approaches to raise your game without reliance upon low percentage power shots and changes to swing mechanics. They really work. Greg Moran is a great tennis professional and coach. Excellent book!

Insight from a great coach

Imagine being able to sit down with a top coach and have him share with you his years of experience both as a player and a coach. Imagine him telling you what he's observed over the years about working with club players, like you and me, practical things you can do to improve your game. That's what this book is. It doesn't focus on how to win at Wimbledon. The coach knows you love tennis and want to be the best you can be, and he gives you a wealth of tips and pointers, things you can actually do to ease the way up a notch on your USTA rating. And he shows you how to enjoy the game more while you're at it. You will discover ... Small things you can do to win big Shots that will raise your game to the next level When to turn on the power How to deal with your inner devil How to handle choking Your road map to the next level The two most underrated shots in the game How you can learn from every match, win or lose How to innsure peak performance throughout your tennis career Coach Moran shares with us what to do to play better and to win. It's like a bunch of free lessons from a top coach. I've tried a number of his recommendations and they really work. I bet they will for you, too.