The Dummies series has quite a following and these books specialize in breaking down everything complex about a subject until everyone can easily understand it. This latest Dummies book focuses on tennis and was written by John McEnroe’s son, and also features a forward from this well known player. This is the kind of teaching that many of us wish we had when we were first starting out and although at times it can be a bit simplistic, there is much to be learned here.

The first portion of the book goes into the absolute basics of the game, how scoring works and what to expect. This portion is actually useful for those that just like to watch tennis, but they’re not quite sure what exactly is going on. Once you get past the first section, you get into more actual tips and lessons and that is when it starts to get really good.

We thoroughly enjoyed the second part, which gets into learning the right techniques from the start and how to get the basics under control. After that, the third section will help you take the skills that you’ve already learned and walks you through how to apply them step by step. This kind of instruction is very valuable and makes the book a very useful training tool.

The fourth section is intended for those that are truly passionate about not only playing tennis but following the sport. It gets a little heady in there at times, but once again, the information is all very good. The book wraps up with some great tips and some top ten lists of the world’s greatest players. A bit on the filler side, but once again, those who truly love tennis will appreciate these final additions at the end of the book.

Don’t let the title fool you, there is still good stuff in this book for professional and advanced tennis players. It never hurts to keep on top of your game and to read all that you can about the sport. We learned quite a few things by reading this book and getting a different insight on something is always useful. It may not be the best instructional tennis book out there, but it does come pretty close.

The intended audience for the book is the absolute beginner and it does offer a strong foundation that will help these players get started on the right foot. We highly recommend the book to new players and to kids that are just getting started. Many of these lessons would cost quite a bit more if you got them in person from a pro, and while it is important to learn tennis with a coach, this book can pick up the slack and offer some interesting new techniques and drills that can be incorporated into your existing lessons. It’s a solid read that’s engaging and informative.

Originally posted 2008-10-10 05:06:44. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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