{"product_id":"tennis-skills-drills-epub","title":"Tennis Skills \u0026 Drills epub","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-author\" id=\"display-author\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-excerpt\" id=\"display-excerpt\"\u003eExcerpts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-quote\" id=\"display-quote\"\u003eQuotes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Solid groundstrokes, a confident net game, a dictating serve, a sharp return game, and specialty shots for every situation—build your game from the ground up with the techniques and shots that are essential for success in today’s versatile and powerful game. Combine that with winning tactics for singles and doubles, and \u003ci\u003eTennis Skills \u0026amp; Drills\u003c\/i\u003e is your blueprint for taking your game to the next level. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Start with assessing the basic techniques for the various strokes and see how you can improve your footwork, grip choices, and swing patterns. Then increase your options with spins, angles, and depth. Complete instruction for all of the strokes along with over 110 practice drills is like having your own personal coach. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Since your technique is only as effective as your tactics, the book also covers the key tactical principles and game plans for maximizing your strengths while minimizing your opponent’s. You’ll learn to prepare for, adapt to, and counter every style of play. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Whether your goal is to beat \u003ci\u003eyour\u003c\/i\u003e favorite playing partner or to win the next league, state, or national title, T\u003ci\u003eennis Skills \u0026amp; Drills\u003c\/i\u003e is your guide to mastering the game. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e Chapter 1: Forehand Skills \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 2: Backhand Skills \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 3: Forehand and Backhand Drills \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 4: Serve Skills \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 5: Return Skills \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 6: Serve and Return Drills \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 7: Net Skills \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 8: Specialty Skills \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 9: Net and Specialty Drills \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 10: Singles Strategy and Drills \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 11: Doubles Strategy and Drills \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoey Rive\u003c\/b\u003e played on the ATP Tour for 8 years, competing in each of the 4 Grand Slams, and achieved a top 60 player ranking in singles and top 50 ranking in doubles. Rive also played Davis Cup tennis for Puerto Rico and practiced with the U.S. Davis Cup team. Rive has been inducted into the Hall of Fame at Florida State University, where he won MVP honors for his team and conference as a player. He also received \u003ci\u003eTennis\u003c\/i\u003e magazine’s Sportsman of the Year Award. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e After his successful playing career, Rive coached at Florida State University, the University of Alabama, and Texas Christian University. He produced multiple All-Americans, two conference titles, and one NCAA final four finish. During his tenure as a college coach, he was voted PTR College Coach of the Year. Rive also spent three years as a USTA national coach, working with Andy Roddick, Mardy Fish, Taylor Dent, Robby Ginepri, and Alex Bogomolov. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Rive is a USPTA, PTR, and USTA certified high-performance and sports coach. Currently, he is a teaching professional at T Bar M Racquet Club in Dallas, Texas. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e For almost three decades, \u003cb\u003eScott Williams\u003c\/b\u003e has been an internationally renowned coach working with players such as No. 2 ATP Tour player Tommy Haas and No. 1 ATP Tour doubles player Max Mirnyi. Williams is the author of \u003ci\u003eSerious Tennis\u003c\/i\u003e (Human Kinetics) and author and producer of the recently released \u003ci\u003eSpiritually Tough Tennis\u003c\/i\u003e DVD. He is president of Match Point Ministries and was voted the 2009 Coach of the Year, receiving the Ace Excellence Award for his work with upcoming junior tennis players. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Williams is currently the tennis director at Saint Andrew’s School in Boca Raton, Florida. He is certified as a USTA high-performance coach, USPTA level 1 professional, and PSIA level III instructor.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Williams has been ranked nationally in both tennis and skiing and has played professional satellite and challenger events in Europe, South America, and the United States. He has won a total of 19 state championships in both tennis and skiing in Florida and Washington. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAuthor--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-quote\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e “Tennis Skills \u0026amp; Drills offers the tools needed for superior strokes and more victories on the court.” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e -\u003cb\u003eMardy Fish \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 2004 Olympic Silver Medalist \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabQuote--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-excerpt\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/drop-shot\"\u003eDrop Shot\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/points-of-contact-and-strike-zones\"\u003ePoints of contact and strike zones\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/six-foundational-pillars-for-strategy-and-tactics\"\u003eSix Foundational Pillars for Strategy and Tactics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/strategies-give-players-a-competitive-edge\"\u003eStrategies give players a competitive edge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca data-fancybox class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-group=\"gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/Screenshot_2026_10_19_134920_png.png?v=1792480586\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"sample-content-thumbnail img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/Screenshot_2026_10_19_134920_png.png?v=1792480586\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca data-fancybox class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-group=\"gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/Screenshot_2026_10_19_135408_png.png?v=1792480620\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"sample-content-thumbnail img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/Screenshot_2026_10_19_135408_png.png?v=1792480620\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca data-fancybox class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-group=\"gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/Screenshot_2026_10_19_135453_png.png?v=1792480654\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"sample-content-thumbnail img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/Screenshot_2026_10_19_135453_png.png?v=1792480654\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabExcerpt--\u003e","brand":"Joey Rive,Scott C. 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