Lawn Tennis

How to Improve Your Game

von L a Godfree

304 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

"Lawn Tennis: How to Improve Your Game" is an authoritative instructional guide written by one of the most distinguished athletes of the early 20th century, Mrs. L.A. Godfree. Drawing upon her extensive experience as a multiple-time Wimbledon champion, the author provides a masterclass in the technical and strategic elements that define successful play on the court.The work offers a deep dive into the core mechanics of the sport, including detailed advice on the service, the drive, the volley, and the smash. Beyond physical execution, the text explores the essential mental components of competition, such as court craft, match temperament, and the specific requirements of both singles and doubles play. Each chapter is designed to help the aspiring player refine their style and develop a more effective, consistent game through disciplined practice and tactical awareness.As a significant piece of sports literature, "Lawn Tennis: How to Improve Your Game" captures the grace and competitive spirit of the 1920s tennis circuit. It serves as both a practical manual for enthusiasts of the classic game and a fascinating historical record of the training methods utilized by a true legend of the sport.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

• ISBN: 9781025781167
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 14.02.2026
• Größe: 234 x 156 mm
• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC