Tennis - Crowood Sports Guides is the perfect tool for anyone wanting to improve their performance, from beginners learning the basic skills to more experienced participants working on advanced techniques. This no-nonsense guide will give you that all-important advantage. Contents include: detailed full-colour photographic sequences showing you how to play each shot correctly; expert advice on your footwork and balance; positional and stroke tactics; what grip works best for you; choosing the right clothes and equipment; how to treat injuries and how to avoid them; eating properly and staying hydratedand and, finally, how to prepare physically and mentally for competition.