
How to Play Tennis
The Complete Guide to the Rules of Tennis, Tennis Scoring, Tennis Grips and Strokes, and Tennis Tips for Singles & Doubles
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Narrated by:
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Jim D. Johnston
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By:
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Margie Gallagher
About this listen
If you’re new to the game of tennis and want to go from neophyte to know-it-all, then this audiobook is for you!
Tennis is a challenging and fun game, both mentally and physically. It is popular with women and men, and can be played by small children and retirees alike at varying levels of competitiveness. If you’ve just recently begun playing, you may find the sport a bit disorienting, especially when it comes to serving accurately and controlling your shots.
This audiobook will help you understand the basics of how to play tennis, and it will also help you dial in some crucial yet fundamental tennis skills.
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Great book about tennis
This was exactly what I was looking for. A straightforward book about tennis that provides the necessary details about proper grips and rules for how to play. I’m a beginner, and I am going to start practicing what I learned in this book as soon as possible.
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