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	• More Than Just the Strokes: Personal Best Tennis in Clubland and Beyond Jak Beardsworth Pentland Press (NC), 2005 - 278 pages average customer review:based on 6 reviews view larger image
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More Than Just The Stokes Is absolutely the best tennis insructional book I have ever read.It is not a fancy book in terms of glossy and impressive pictures but the "meat and potatoes" of tennis instruction is there in SPADES!

I particularly enjoyed and my game has benefited from the areas of the book covering volleys,singles strategy and watching the ball.

This book is an absolute must read for anyone trying to improve their game. I believe that tennis instuctors would benefit from buying this book in bulk for their students.

Give it a try.You won't be disapointed!

Barrie Cox

4.0 Toronto,Canada

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A Must Read

We all pretty much know what we want to accomplish on the court. More Than Just The Strokes however, teaches you how really "seeing it" leads to "doing it". Whether you're battling a small technical glitch, self induced demons on your court, or an ineffective strategy, Jak's professional experience and insight teaches you how to strike the perfect merger between a technical mind set and mindful technique. The result: winning play instead of playing to win. The content is easy to understand and a welcome alternative to the traditional just hitting yet another thousand balls to maybe get the same result. Your time on the court will never feel more satisfying. A delightful, inspiring "must read" for all levels of players.

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This book is terrific!

For any player who wants to improve or enjoy the game more, Jak's book is a must.It offers many practical tips for singles and doubles. The sections on developing topsin,effective breathing during a match, club competition doubles strategies and practice routines are alone worth the price.

I have played for more than 30 yrs, have had many lessons and gone to tennis camps from Vermont to Florida. Jak's book has given me more stuff to work on, and to look forward to using in a match, than a lot of these other instructions.

Incredible!

I've been playing tennis my whole life and have read over 30 tennis books. I can say with absolute confidence that this book is the most user-friendly, concise, readable tennis guide I have ever read. Beardsworth makes the painfully abstract elements of stroke mechanics easy to visualize. [I should add that I own nearly every technique manual on the market and have never been inspired to write a review].

The author does not stop at stroke production, he has a remarkable ability to unpack the mental elements of the game and he provides entertaining information about the current tennis culture (at the club and pro level).

What makes this book truly unique, however, is the author's voice. He has a charismatic, snappy prose that makes for effortless reading. One can tell that this guy has been in the tennis business forever (he has seen it all). His anecdotes and insights are priceless; his understanding of the game -- the whole game -- is remarkable. Buy this book.

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The Best!

I started playing tennis 10 years ago after a lifetime of playing "other" sports, including competing at the collegiate level in football and wrestling. I am currently a 4.5 NTRP level player. I have become addicted to tennis, probably as a result of the marked need for contrasting physical and mental perspectives which I find so challenging and (potentially) rewarding. This book addresses that contrast more vividly than any book on sports to which I have ever been exposed. The ongoing internal battle to control your emotions in tennis is, in my opinion, the most difficult struggle one encounters on the court. Beardsworth is the Zen master of tennis, as he helps all us warriors become more focused and masterful on the courts. This book is worth every penny for those who are interested in improving the satisfaction they get from the sport (and it will generate a lot more wins as well!). It is chock full of specific tips that I have been using again and again on the road to improvement. I highly recommend it!

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Tennis is undoubtedly one of the most difficult games to play well. Players participating on a regular basis occasionally have a very good outing, but more often find themselves handicapped by a self-destructive mental game. Playing aggressively, but within oneself, is a daunting task. Few players understand how emotional and mental control have everything to do with managing one?s physical, technical and tactical skills in an effective manner. But that hidden secret is about to become public, as career tennis pro Jak Beardsworth has created a new guide to introduce all players to their personal best.

"More Than Just the Strokes: Personal Best Tennis in Clubland and Beyond" is not just another book about technical tennis tips and tricks. Rather, it is a strategic guide to conquering any tennis player?s greatest nemesis: himself. Presented in sections that cover the physical, technical, tactical, mental and emotional make-up of the sport, "More Than Just the Strokes" is already garnering praise from those who know the sport best.

Learn to trust your game. Don?t panic. Be intense and relaxed at the same time. Be at one with the game; don?t fight it. All of these are lessons that play an integral part of a winning tennis game, and Jak Beardsworth provides the tools to guide every player to their personal best. Whether a beginner or a professional, there is always room for improvement and as such, "More Than Just the Strokes" is required reading for any tennis library.

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