Tennis Practice Games

Synopsis

The video, and its accompanying book which is available separately, bring a game-based approach to learning tennis skills from stoke development to strategy. This practice method is designed to replicate the skills needed in an actual match. It goes beyond basic drills to creatively simulate points, adding pressure and focus only available through practice games. Each game includes variations that can be adapted to any skill level, with a wide variety of games included for both singles and doubles play.

The Tennis Practice Games Video brings 42 of the most creative and complex games described in the book to life. Shows exactly how the games and variations play out with slow-motion and expert commentary. Aims to help users isolate skills and gain a greater sense of awareness on the court.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of release

2003

Year of production

2002

Documentation

The separately available Tennis Practice Games book features 141 games with descriptions and diagrams focusing on all the essential skills—from stroke development, footwork skills, and conditioning to creative spin, specialty shots, and strategy for singles and doubles play. The wide variety of games will test ability and help prepare for the kind of pressure found in matches.

Subjects

Sports science

Keywords

tennis

Distribution Formats

Type

VHS

Format

PAL

Price

£26.96 (inclusive)

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

55 minutes

Year

2003

Distributor

Name

Human Kinetics (Europe)

Email

custserv@hkeurope.com

Web

http://www.humankinetics.com External site opens in new window

Phone

0113 255 5665

Fax

0113 255 5885

Address

107 Bradford Road
Stanningley
Leeds
LS28 6AT

Notes

A US company with a UK affiliate specialising in educational materials including DVDs, videotapes and CD-ROMs dealing with all aspects of physical activity including fitness, physical education, sport management, sports medicine, aquatics, dance and kinesiology. Human Kinetics also organises a rolling programme of free, online webinars which cover a variety of topics such as sports, coaching, health, fitness, nutrition, training, physical education, recreation and more. These are recorded for on-demand online viewing after the event. See http://www.humankinetics.com/webinars.