Tennis Science for Tennis Players

Tennis Science for Tennis Players
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Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
Total Pages : 168
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ISBN-10 : 081221238X
ISBN-13 : 9780812212389
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Book Synopsis Tennis Science for Tennis Players by : Howard Brody

Download or read book Tennis Science for Tennis Players written by Howard Brody and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 1987 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 ways players can use this understanding to advantage in the game. Through extensive laboratory testing and computer modeling, Brody has investigated the physics behind the shape of the tennis racket, the string pattern, the bounce of the tennis ball, the ways a particular court surface can determine the speed of the game, and the many other physical factors involved in tennis.


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