Inside the Science of Serves, Nerves, and On-Court Dominance
Thought provoking and original, Tennisology delves into the science, psychology, and history of the world's most popular individual sport in search of the factors that truly influence successful on-court play. The findings will not only surprise you but also change the way you approach the game. Based on the latest research, statistics, and ......
Solid groundstrokes, a confident net game, a dictating serve, a sharp return game, and specialty shots for every situation-build your game from the ground up with the techniques and shots that are essential for success in today's versatile and powerful game. Combine that with winning tactics for singles and doubles, and Tennis Skills & Drills is ......
See your tennis training in a brand new light. Tennis Anatomy, 2nd Edition shows you how to dominate the court by increasing your strength, speed and agility. By emphasising a movement based approach to conditioning, this new second edition offers over 75 exercises designed to maximise explosive power and mimic the unique physical demands of the ......
Enhancing Instruction, Assessment, Management, Professional Development, and Advocacy
Textbook for college courses on using technology in physical education, health education, and sport coaching. Professional reference for practicing teachers and coaches.
Teamwork is critical to the success of any group. Whether that be students, athletes or business people. Team Building Through Physical Challenges, 2nd Edition takes a proactive approach to building teams as it explains the concepts of team building. This essential guide features 67 ready-to-use activities and challenges for introductory, ......
Stress is pervasive in the lives of today's children and youth. Without adequate coping skills, students might engage in risky behavior and make poor decisions that have negative consequences for themselves and others. Now, for the first time, there's a resource for K-12 teachers that's devoted to helping kids manage stress. Teaching Stress ......
This worldwide top-selling text on the tactical games approach is stronger than ever. The fourth edition of Teaching Sport Concepts and Skills: A Tactical Games Approach adds four new chapters, more lesson and unit plans, and more detailed guidance in addressing broad ranges of student abilities than ever before. It offers the same stellar ......
Most people have no clue how to defend themselves against a physical attack; they just hope it never happens to them. With Teaching Self-Defense in Secondary Physical Education, you can equip your students with the knowledge and skills to minimize their chances of being the victims of violence and handle an attacker with minimal confrontation. ......
Strength and conditioning coaches, personal trainers, sport coaches, yoga instructors, and physical education teachers; also a reference for athletes, particularly those who engage in power sports.
