The Art of Lawn Tennis

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The Art of Lawn Tennis

by William T. (William Tatem) Tilden

EN·~4 hours·21 chapters

Chapters

21 total

INTRODUCTION

13:42

PREFACE TO NEW EDITION

1:34

THE ART OF LAWN TENNIS - PART I: TENNIS TECHNIQUE—STROKES AND FUNDAMENTALS OF THE GAME - CHAPTER I. FOR NOVICES ONLY

16:11

CHAPTER II. THE DRIVE

2:50

CHAPTER III. SERVICE

10:13

CHAPTER IV. THE VOLLEY AND OVERHEAD SMASH

12:44

CHAPTER V. CHOP, HALF VOLLEY, AND COURT POSITION

16:27

PART II: THE LAWS OF TENNIS PSYCHOLOGY - CHAPTER VI. GENERAL TENNIS PSYCHOLOGY

19:39

CHAPTER VII. THE PSYCHOLOGY OF MATCH PLAY

5:47

CHAPTER VIII. THE PSYCHOLOGY OF PHYSICAL FITNESS

11:56

Description

A former graduate discovers that his love of the game masks a lack of basic training, and the book follows his honest quest to turn instinct into skill. He recounts the early frustrations of mis‑timed strokes and poor footwork, then describes how a new coaching role forces him to confront those gaps. The narrative feels like a friendly conversation, mixing personal anecdotes with a clear‑cut method for building a solid tennis foundation.

Within its pages the author spells out the essential language of the sport—terms for courts, strokes, spins and common faults—so listeners can follow each lesson without getting lost in jargon. He breaks down groundstrokes, volleys, serves and the subtle art of spin, always tying technique back to the underlying “science” that makes elegant play possible. Whether you’re new to the court or looking to sharpen fundamentals, the guide offers a practical roadmap to becoming a more efficient, confident player.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (281K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

1998-09-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

William T. (William Tatem) Tilden

William T. (William Tatem) Tilden

1893–1953

A towering star of 1920s tennis, he brought power, strategy, and showmanship to the court and helped shape the modern game. Beyond his championships, he also wrote books on tennis and became one of the sport’s most memorable personalities.

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