| The Inner Game of Tennis: The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance Revised Edition Contributor(s): Gallwey, W. Timothy (Author), Carroll, Pete (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 0679778314 ISBN-13: 9780679778318 Publisher: Random House Trade OUR PRICE: $16.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 1997 Annotation: The Inner Game of Tennis will help you: use the mind/body connection and learn to trust yourself on the court; find the state of "relaxed concentration" that allows you to play at your best; utilize the "inner game principles to make the most of traditional instruction techniques; focus your mind to overcome nervousness and self-doubt; and build skills by smart practice, then put it all together in match play. Gallwey is one of the leading innovators in sports, and this new edition refines the techniques that he has perfected over his long career. His straightforward and concise style, clear examples, and illuminating anecdotes will help tennis players of all abilities - from beginner to expert. The Inner Game of Tennis will change the way you play the game. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Tennis - Sports & Recreation | Sports Psychology |
| Dewey: 796.342 |
| LCCN: 97000895 |
| Physical Information: 0.43" H x 5.24" W x 7.98" (0.30 lbs) 192 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Master your game from the inside out With more than 800,000 copies sold since it was first published thirty years ago, this phenomenally successful guide has become a touchstone for hundreds of thousands of people. Not just for tennis players, or even just for athletes in general, this handbook works for anybody who wants to improve his or her performance in any activity, from playing music to getting ahead at work. W. Timothy Gallwey, a leading innovator in sports psychology, reveals how to - focus your mind to overcome nervousness, self-doubt, and distractions - find the state of "relaxed concentration" that allows you to play at your best - build skills by smart practice, then put it all together in match play Whether you're a beginner or a pro, Gallwey's engaging voice, clear examples, and illuminating anecdotes will give you the tools you need to succeed. "Introduced to The Inner Game of Tennis as a graduate student years ago, I recognized the obvious benefits of W. Timothy] Gallwey's teachings. . . . Whether we are preparing for an inter-squad scrimmage or the National Championship Game, these principles lie at the foundation of our program."--from the Foreword by Pete Carroll |