Publisher's Synopsis
The Art of Lawn Tennis is a classic book written by William T. Tilden, one of the greatest tennis players of all time. Originally published in 1921, the book is a comprehensive guide to the game of tennis, covering everything from the basics of the sport to advanced techniques and strategies.The book is divided into three sections: The Fundamentals of Tennis, The Strokes of Tennis, and Match Play and Strategy. In the first section, Tilden covers the basic rules of tennis, the equipment needed to play the game, and the proper techniques for serving, returning, and volleying.The second section of the book focuses on the various strokes used in tennis, including the forehand, backhand, smash, and lob. Tilden provides detailed instructions and tips for improving each of these strokes, as well as advice on footwork, timing, and court positioning.The final section of the book is dedicated to match play and strategy. Tilden covers topics such as mental preparation, tactics for singles and doubles play, and how to analyze and exploit your opponent's weaknesses.Throughout the book, Tilden's writing is clear and concise, with plenty of illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the techniques he describes. The Art of Lawn Tennis is a must-read for anyone who wants to improve their tennis game, whether they are a beginner or an experienced player.Always dress in tennis clothes when engaging in tennis. White is the established colour. Soft shirt, white flannel trousers, heavy white socks, and rubber-soled shoes form the accepted dress for tennis. Do not appear on the courts in dark clothes, as they are apt to be heavy and hinder your speed of movement, and also they are a violation of the unwritten ethics of the game.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
