High Tech Tennis

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Summary: great complement to vic braden
Review: A great complement to Vic Braden's books ... Vic provides the framework, and this book looks at the nitty-gritty of stroke production. The author's analysis - of footwork and weight transfer, for instance - I have not seen anywhere else, but has proven extremely helpful in practice.

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Summary: great complement to vic braden
Review: Beginners, intermediate and advanced players need different types of information. The problem with this book is that it does not seem to address any specific level or make distinctions about what is suitable for different skill levels. To the author we all seem to be "athletes". Very basic information apt for an absolute beginner (how to hit a slice backhand) is mixed with advice for more advanced players (top spin lob, top spin/side spin serves are all described as fairly easy). I felt that some basic information was missing. For instance there was very little discussion of grips, and the little there was I found confusing. Further, the technical discussion about rackets and strings, although interesting, is today clearly outdated. You will not find discussions on new ultra-light Titanium rackets, and how they can affect the type of tennis you play (shorter swings?). In all fairness stiff Titanium rackets came to the market years after the book was published.

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Summary: Very informative!
Review: I recommend this book to any player especially the more advanced. Despite the fact that I rarely rate anything a five, I gave this book a five star because of the attention to detail and the broad spectrum of topics it covers. It covers things such as utilizing proper equipment, footwork, control and power, one-handed vs. two handed backhand, ball spin, volleys, serves, overheads, facts and myths of the game, practice, and mentality. This is an outstanding book because it not only tells you what is needed and alternatives, but it explains why each event is effective and how to do it. This book has my recommendation.

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Summary: Every player from beginner to advanced should read his book
Review: I've played tennis for over 20 years and I thought I knew everything about tennis. After reading this book, I was able to raise my game to another level.

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Summary: High tech tennis
Review: This book was great but tended to over do some points. I liked the little tips that were given on various pages. The only thing that i could see wrong overall with this book was that it is a bit old but the science of it has'nt changed its just that technology has.

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Summary: Great technical tennis book
Review: What I liked very much about this book is that Gropel not only teach you how it works but also why it works. And contrary to many others tennis authors it's not solely based on its feelings or experience, it's also based on scientific studies. It's not really for the beginner though, but intermediate and advanced players (>2.5) will find a lot of useful insights on the tennis technique to move up to the next level. Totally recommended for anyone who is serious about tennis.