Absolute Tennis is thorough and comprehensive guide to improving your
tennis. In this insightful and visually engaging book, Marty Smith, an
NCAA Division I Southern Conference Champion and long-time Director of
Tennis at the New York Athletic Club, shares his extensive knowledge of
tennis technique, strategy, psychology and fitness in easy to understand
language. His meticulous explanations of the strokes, coupled with
narrated individual and sequenced photos of the world's best players,
will help you develop powerful and consistent swings, play with more
confidence and win a lot more. A forward thinker, Smith not only
discusses the strokes of today, but also the future. Marty goes through
the evolution of the game, and makes a compelling and persuasive case
for three unconventional strokes that may become accepted techniques as
the game continues to evolve and become faster. Recognizing that tennis
is a highly athletic, tactical, and mental game, he also dedicates a
large part of the book to the body, singles and doubles strategy and the
mind. You will learn how to improve your footwork and movement,
integrate winning game plans that highlight your strengths and expose
your opponents' weaknesses, and use your inner voice to remain focused,
positive and energetic, helping you attain peak performance.
