Tennis for Dummies

I am an advanced player who has been training everyday for several years. This is an excellent overview of tennis. It does not get very detailed into anything, but it covers everything. What do I mean? For example, when it talks about forehand, it shows you basically how to hit it but doesnt include much more information like about open stance, semi-open stance, hip rotation, etc. It does include the very basic information. It also gives you information about the pro tour, how the tournaments work, and grand slams. I also like a few creative pages of information like "a day in the life of a pro" and "mommy, where do pros come from?" I recommend it for any beginner to intermediate player and it could even add one or two tips to the knowledge of the advanced player (afterall, no one knows everything!).

I'd suggest this book to everyone who is interested in tennis. It's very complete, it ranges from the very first steps to the greatest tennis matches ever, from injury prevention to strength building. It doesn't matter if you are an absolute beginner or a veteran: it's so involving that after reading it, you'll certainly become addicted to tennis !

Patrick has produced an excellent book which caters for the beginners, covering from tennis strokes to injuries prevention/treatment, how the pro competition events are played etc. Overall, it's a wonderful introductory book which basically covers everything i.e. how to play and to enjoy watching tennis! Also featured are some great anecdotes such as greatest 10 matches/players etc. A tennis beginner's dreams come true.

This is definitely one of the better "Dummies" books. It will teach you all the basic tennis rules and fundamentals a beginner needs to know and, with a little practice, help propel you to the next level. The book also helps show how beginners can really particpate in and appreciate the great sport of tennis.

This book is an excellent source for beginners. It will show you everything from why love means nothing to a backhand overhead and everything in between! It is easy to read and helpful hints and interesting bits of information (not to mention humor) are provided along the way. I would recommend it for any beginner.