Rating: 
Summary: excellent book
Review: This is a tennis strategy book. And a good one at that. But I believe the people who will benefit from it the
most are 4.0 players or above. The reason why I state this
is that this book does not go into stroke technique or fundamentals.
This book is for players who already have proven and dependable
strokes and are now in a position to start thinking about how to
use these strokes to win matches against good, competitive players.
But if you are 3.5 or below don't bother with this book. Get
books on improving your stroke technique and worry more about mastering the fundamentals of the game as opposed to formulating tennis strategies for different opponents. I mean in the book Brad states that he is amzazed at how club players who are 3.0-3.5 do not have the ability to "adapt" their game plan during matches. Well I think this is only part of the problem that 3.0-3.5 players have. The bulk of their problem is that their strokes are just NOT THAT GOOD!!!
I wish Brad would come out with a book which illustrates his ideas about mastering stroke techniques and fundamentals. Oh well I guess to get that you have to pay him $$$/hour for private lessons !!
Rating: 
Summary: Good strategy book for the advanced tennis player
Review: This is a tennis strategy book. And a good one at that. But I believe the people who will benefit from it the
most are 4.0 players or above. The reason why I state this
is that this book does not go into stroke technique or fundamentals.
This book is for players who already have proven and dependable
strokes and are now in a position to start thinking about how to
use these strokes to win matches against good, competitive players.
But if you are 3.5 or below don't bother with this book. Get
books on improving your stroke technique and worry more about mastering the fundamentals of the game as opposed to formulating tennis strategies for different opponents. I mean in the book Brad states that he is amzazed at how club players who are 3.0-3.5 do not have the ability to "adapt" their game plan during matches. Well I think this is only part of the problem that 3.0-3.5 players have. The bulk of their problem is that their strokes are just NOT THAT GOOD!!!
I wish Brad would come out with a book which illustrates his ideas about mastering stroke techniques and fundamentals. Oh well I guess to get that you have to pay him $$$/hour for private lessons !!
Rating: 
Summary: If you are a club doubles player...
Review: This is an excellent book - but, in my opinion, more for the singles player. As a doubles player, I did like it, and the parts on mental strategies also apply in doubles. I would still recommend it, but not if you are looking for any kind of doubles strategy.
Rating:
Summary: If you are a club doubles player...
Review: This is an excellent book - but, in my opinion, more for the singles player. As a doubles player, I did like it, and the parts on mental strategies also apply in doubles. I would still recommend it, but not if you are looking for any kind of doubles strategy.
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Summary: I don't even play tennis but...
Review: This little book helped me to improve my chess... That's right! I am not sure if Brad Gilbert plays chess or not but after reading this at Borders I decided to use his approach to playing chess. The whole idea that someone is doing someone something during a tennis game appealed me and I considered it important to gather that tool for chess... This might not be a review valuable for anyone interested in tennis because I don't even play that sport but the whole mental attitude is what I consider important for any competitive sport.
Rating:
Summary: Get a New Outlook on Your Tennis Game!
Review: Through stories from the tour and club play that Brad Gilbert has observed, he provides examples of how to stay mentally "in-tune" during your matches. If you are looking for a book on the physical aspects of the game, this is not waht you want. This deals with how to mentally prepare for a match, and execute!
Rating:
Summary: ok
Review: Ths book was ok. It help on some aspects of the game for those who are between intermediate and advanced but for me it doesn't tell me anything that I don't already know.
Rating:
Summary: Beat That Guy You've Never Beaten Before!
Review: We all have people we'd really like to beat in tennis. Yet we can't break through. If that's you (and I know it was me for a long time) then read this book. It will make you think of all the elements that contribute to a win. I found myself constantly saying, "That's so obvious -- but I never really thought of it before." I am a sports book writer myself (FREE THROW; 7 Steps to Success at the Free Throw Line, with Dr. Tom Amberry) and I admire the way this book is written. The best part is when he breaks down all the style of tennis players and tells how to beat them. Read this and look forward to winning.
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Summary: A great book for those who want to quick choking.
Review: Why when you are practing do all your shots seem to be great, but during a tournament you fall under the pressure? Brad talks about how not to choke under pressure. How to play your game and not your opponents. How to get your opponent to play the way you want them to. Most tennis matches are lost not won as a recreational player. Brad shows how to capitalize on your opponents weakness and to minimize your own. This is a great book for those who know that their strokes are much better then they bring to big matches, and shows you how to mentally control a match.
Rating:
Summary: Must read for all competitive players
Review: Winning at a tournament and league level is dictated by mental and physical conditioning, not shotmaking. This book tackles the mental aspect, giving tips on how to think about each point with winning (not shotmaking) in mind. It helps you deconstruct your opponents' game, as well as your own, so that you just plain win. Plus, having read this book and using it will give you a mental confidence.I keep it in my tennis bag, not to read during changeovers, but to remind me that I'm there to win. It's that simple. Another reviewer noted that INNER TENNIS is the theoretic, while WINNING UGLY is the downright practical. Or instead you can just go buy yet another book that shows you a different way to hit your forehand volley. It's your pick. Gilbert's a winner, and the book is engaging reading as well.
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