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Tennis science for tennis players /
How does your opponent put that tricky spin on the ball? Why are some serves easier to return than others? The mysteries behind the winning strokes, equipment, and surfaces of the game of tennis are accessibly explained by Howard Brody through the laws of physics. And he gives practical pointers to...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Philadelphia :
University of Pennsylvania Press,
1987.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Frontmatter
- Contents
- Introduction
- 1. The Importance of the Strings
- 2. The Sweet Spots of a Tennis Racket
- 3. The Size, Shape, and Weight of the Racket
- 4. Understanding the Motion of the Ball (The Bounce)
- 5. Understanding the Motion of the Ball (Ball Trajectories)
- 6. Getting the Ball In (With Position)
- 7. Getting the Ball In (Using Your Strokes)
- 8. Using Mathematics to Plot Game Strategies
- 9. Reflex or Reaction Time
- 10. Advice from a Tennis Scientist
- Index