Learn the basics of tennis so you can hit the courts, improve your game, and follow the prosThis updated edition of Tennis For Dummies takes you into the world of tennis today. You'll learn the history of the game, the rules, the latest gear, the hottest strategies, and everything else you need to know to get into this popular racquet sport. This easy-to-understand guide shows you what it takes to improve each time you step on the court, and puts you in th...

Step onto the court confident, focused, and prepared to dictate the match and dominate your opponent.In Championship Tennis, world-class coach and regular Grand Slam clinician Frank Giampaolo and long-time Tennis magazine editor Jon Levey bring you expert instruction and professional insights to eliminate unforced errors, increase winning percentage, and improve your overall game.Inside, you’ll learn how to• assess individual skills, evaluate practice sessi...

- Named the #1 book for Soccer Players and Coaches by Football.com- Named a Top 5 Book of the Year by the NSCAA Soccer Journal- A #1 best-seller in the U.S., Canada and Australia- Translated into nine languages- Includes links to free Soccer iQ companion videos that bring the lessons to life!Soccer iQ is the first book for soccer PLAYERS! In a world saturated with books about how to coach soccer, Dan Blank finally gives players a book on how to think it....

Tackle football basics in a day? Easy.If you've ever wanted to know the difference between a touchdown and a touchback, or how a running back's role differs from a linebacker's, this handy guide gets you up-to-speed in no time.Football Rules & Positions In A Day For Dummies gives you a focused guide to the rules, regulations, and player roles of one of the most popular American sports.The essential information you need to understand a...

COACHES AND PARENTS OF SOCCER PLAYERS OF ALL LEVELS, THIS IS THE BOOK FOR YOU!Revised and updated with new information, drills, diagrams, and photos, this friendly, easy-to-use, fully illustrated guide shows coaches how to run a successful soccer team -- no matter how much experience they have or what level of soccer they coach. From building a roster to making sure everyone has a ride home at the end of the game and everything in between: SETTING UP THE FIRST PRACTICE

Learn the skills and drills you need as a first-time hockey coach—in a day!For first-time coaches, Coaching Beginner Hockey Drills and Skills In a Day For Dummies presents the basic practice drills that will sharpen player skills and make coaching fun and effective.Includes simple hockey drills that make practice funFeatures strategies for dealing with challenging parents, preventing injury, and moreWritten by a former pro...

101 Great Youth Soccer Drills is an exhaustive collection of the very best drills available, providing a solid foundation for you to build your players' skills. Filled with simple step-by-step instructions and diagrams, plus a sample practice program, this encyclopedia of drills provides you with solid skill-building fundamentals as well as the advanced techniques you need to get your players in top form.

Soccer basics in a day? Easy.Do you get a kick out of soccer, but need to brush up your knowledge on the key elements of the game? Look no further!Soccer Rules & Positions In A Day For Dummies quickly brings you up to speed on one of the most popular sports in the world. From essential information on the sport to expert coverage of the game's rules, regulations, and players, this book provides invaluable insight to new and veteran fans alike.

The ultimate guide for fans and players of this rapidly growing sport!Lacrosse For Dummies is the ultimate guide for fans and players of this rapidly growing sport alike. The book offers everything the beginning player needs to know, from the necessary equipment to the basic rules of the game, with explanations of the women's game and the indoor game, too. It also offers a wealth of information for the experienced player, including winning offensive and de...

The 100 Best Tennis Lessons, is a compilation of international tour coach Dave Rineberg's actual on court lessons and information written in a coach-to-player voice. From junior prodigies to college All-Americans to the best players in the world, Dave has given a lesson to every level of player on every part of the game. Now he has picked out his all-time best tennis lessons, for you to better your game with, in this book. The subject matter is geared more for those above the beginning sta...

"It's as if Dan was sitting right next to you with a dry erase board saying, 'See what I mean?' This is another must have book for the soccer lover." Ray Leone, Head Coach, Harvard#2 on Football.com's list of the Best Soccer Books for Players and Coaches.A follow-up to the breakout international best-seller, Soccer iQ, Volume 2 is written in the same conversational and humorous tone as its predecessor. Volume 2 is an easy read that identifies more of the most common soccer ...

Learn how to tell a first down from a touchdown and get up to speed on the latest trends in the sportFootball For Dummies is a comprehensive fan’s guide to football and its many components. This updated edition includes coverage of new players, rules, and strategies. With deep explanations of every position, analysis of offense and defense, and detailed strategies for play, football legend Howie Long and established football analyst John Czarnecki present ...