
INTRODUCTION
PREFACE TO NEW EDITION
THE ART OF LAWN TENNIS - PART I: TENNIS TECHNIQUE—STROKES AND FUNDAMENTALS OF THE GAME - CHAPTER I. FOR NOVICES ONLY
CHAPTER II. THE DRIVE
CHAPTER III. SERVICE
CHAPTER IV. THE VOLLEY AND OVERHEAD SMASH
CHAPTER V. CHOP, HALF VOLLEY, AND COURT POSITION
PART II: THE LAWS OF TENNIS PSYCHOLOGY - CHAPTER VI. GENERAL TENNIS PSYCHOLOGY
CHAPTER VII. THE PSYCHOLOGY OF MATCH PLAY
CHAPTER VIII. THE PSYCHOLOGY OF PHYSICAL FITNESS
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.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (281K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Sep 1, 1998
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1893–1953
A towering figure in early tennis, he turned championship experience into lively, practical books that helped shape how the game was taught and understood. His writing carries the confidence of someone who knew the sport from the center of the court.
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