Racket Sports

"Spoilsports" offers the first systematic theory of sexual explotation and abuse within sport. This is an invaluable resource for both academics and policy makers seeking to understand and deal with issues of sexual explotation in sport."Spoilsports" offers the first systematic theory of sexual expl... More

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The story of the first family of Indian tennis begins in 1933, when T.K. Ramanathan bought a tennis racquet by selling a piece of his wife’s jewellery. Within a few years’ time he was ranked No.3 in India, but little did the small tennis-playing community in the country realize that his passi... More

Do you think it's possible to truly enjoy your job? No matter what it is or where you are? Timothy Gallwey does, and in this groundbreaking book he tells you how to overcome the inner obstacles that sabotage your efforts to be your best on the job. Timothy Gallwey burst upon the scene twenty years a... More

"You Cannot Be Serious" is McEnroe at his most personal, a no-holds-barred examination of Johnny Mac, the kid from Queens, and his "wild ride" through the world of professional tennis at a boom time when players were treated like rock stars.John McEnroe stunned the tennis elite when he came out of n... More

"101 Incredible Moments In Tennis" is a compilation of the sport's best, worst and most infamous moments. The stories range from tennis' inauspicious beginnings of the nineteenth century to today's highly visible modern game. Included are both high and low points in the history of tennis, from Arthu... More

Offering a complete roadmap to all the game has to offer, this resource offers practical advice ranging from the best age to get your kid started in squash, to pursuing a career in professional squash, to finding ways squash players can give back to their communities.Squash offers your kid unparalle... More

Boris Becker shot to fame in 1985 when, at 17, he became the youngest player ever to win the men' s final at Wimbledon. He went on to win two more Wimbledon titles, and a total of 49 singles and 15 doubles crowns, making him one of the greatest players of the 20th century. But his personal life alwa... More

A must for every player's racket bag, this book features step-by-step exercises, practice programs, and expert advice from a leading tennis coach--plus more than 35 full-color illustrations and photographs.... More

The high-profile coach who turned around the tennis careers of Andre Agassi and Andy Roddick teachers leaders how to take their teams to the top--by overcoming intense pressures and frustrating distractions.... More

This heavily illustrated manual is perfect for giving tennis players advice and presents a thorough review of basic techniques to help them improve their game.This heavily illustrated manual is perfect for giving tennis players advice and presents a thorough review of basic techniques to help them i... More