| Author |
Tilden, William T. (William Tatem), 1893-1953 |
| Title |
The Art of Lawn Tennis
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 72.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Scanned by Charles Keller with OmniPage Professional OCR software
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| Summary |
"The Art of Lawn Tennis" by William T. Tilden is a comprehensive instructional guide on playing tennis, likely written in the early 20th century. This book seeks to bridge the gap between the technical aspects of the game and its artistic elements, providing insights into developing effective techniques and strategies for players of all skill levels. The opening portion of the book introduces the subject of tennis as both an art and a science, emphasizing the importance of mastering fundamental skills to build a solid foundation. Tilden shares his personal journey in tennis, illustrating the evolution of his understanding and the principles that guide successful play. He presents key topics such as the importance of concentration, maintaining focus on the ball, correct footwork, grip techniques, and an overview of vital strokes. Throughout this introduction, Tilden establishes a structured approach to learning tennis, preparing readers to delve into more advanced techniques as they progress. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure
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| Subject |
Tennis
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
1451 |
| Release Date |
Sep 1, 1998 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 2, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
68 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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