Unlock the Secrets to Success from Icons and AchieversWhat drives the world's most successful people? Interviews with Inspiration, penned by Commonwealth gold medalist James Willstrop, delves into the minds of athletes, artists, and innovators to uncover their unique paths to greatness. Explore the common threads of dedication, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of excellence that define these remarkable individuals.Discover the strategies and ...

Acclaim for 'A Shot and a Ghost':"There aren't many sports book that I read and feel the sportsman himself jumps off the pages. James' book shows the stresses of top level sport on and off the court. A great read"Matt Pinsent, BBC Sport and four times Olympic gold medallist"Willstrop is a very different sort of British sporting hero: a militant vegetarian, lover of musicals, obsessive-compulsive with a constant need to wash his hands and a man who had been coached fr...

Crowood Sports Guides provide sound, practical advice that will make you a better sportsperson, whether you are learning the basic skills, discovering more advanced techniques or reviewing the fundamentals of your game. Contents include: information boxes containing 'Top Tips' aimed at all levels of ability; the history and rules of the sport, how to get started and the equipment you need; techniques, skills and tactics; practical advice about how to practice, plan, refine your strokes and...

Roger Federer is not only one of the greatest tennis players ever to pick up a racket - if not the greatest - but he is one of the global icons of our time. Characterised by a mixture of passion and calmness, a fierce competitor with a regal bearing, he is both an athlete and an ambassador, a street fighter and a statesman.But who is he really? And what are the experiences and influences that have shaped him into the world figure he is today?...

By winning the 2016 Roland-Garros, Novak Djokovic entered tennis legend. After a decade of chase, the Serbian finally put his hands on the French Open trophy, completing his Career Grand Slam and achieving something no male player had done for 47 years: winning four Grand Slam titles in a row.The Quest is the inside story of this historical win, of a two week chase after a trophy that was haunting Djokovic’s dreams and nightmares. It’s a unique look into the world and the mind of t...

This best selling book was written by one of the foremost players and coaches in the world. It was revised with new videos in 2018. It takes the reader from beginning through the advanced intermediate levels of badminton play. It covers everything from rules and shots through strategy. The pictures and diagrams make it easy to see and understand the concepts and actions necessary to play the game effectively. The first edition of the book has been the standard college textbook for badminto...

Tennis is an ideal sport to play, whether you wish to stay indoor or choose to enjoy the sun outdoor. But in playing tennis, you need to have the correct and complete set of tennis equipment. Where to find these info is not a problem anymore! The Ultimate Tennis Gear Guide provides you with the complete information and tips in choosing Racquets, Strings, Grip, Tennis Balls, Tennis Bags, Tennis Apparel and Tennis Shoes! Because knowing these information is important in playing tennis, The Ulti...

You will discover in the book great tips about tennis: technique/stroke production, tennis drills – stroke production, the mental side of the game, court strategies, singles play, doubles play, exercise/fitness drills and footwork drills.“101 Tennis Tips From A World Class Coach - A Common Sense Approach to Tennis” will give you tennis tips on:Play On All Kind Of SurfacesQuick Server - Learn What To Do With This CheaterEvery S...

As part of the acclaimed Sports Virtues series, Arthur Ashe: Integrity discusses the struggles and triumphs of Arthur Ashe's life. As with each story in the Sports Virtues series, this book assigns a virtue to a celebrated athlete or coach, and uses that person's story to help the reader achieve that virtue for him or herself.What emerges after reading these stories is not only a greater understanding and appreciation of the virtues that these icons needed to get through l...

As part of the acclaimed Sports Virtues series, Althea Gibson: Persistence discusses the struggles and triumphs of Althea Gibson's life. As with each story in the Sports Virtues series, this book assigns a virtue to a celebrated athlete or coach, and uses that person's story to help the reader achieve that virtue for him or herself.What emerges after reading these stories is not only a greater understanding and appreciation of the virtues that these icons needed to get thr...

Aimed at all aspiring badminton players, High Performance Badminton is packed with advice on how to improve your game, including an extensive section of tips from star players. Covering both the physical and mental approach, and nutrition, and with comprehensive sections on skill development, training, and tactics, this will be invaluable reading for players and coaches.

Crowood Sports Guide are superbly designed full colour paperbacks providing sound practical advice that will help make you a better player whether you are learning the basic skills, discovering more advanced techniques and tactics or reviewing the fundaments of your game.