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Tennis Science for Tennis Players
Howard Brody
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Description for Tennis Science for Tennis Players
Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages, 68 illus. BIC Classification: MFGV; MMS; WSJR2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 278.
How does your opponent put that tricky spin on the ball? Why are some serves easier to return than others? The mysteries behind the winning strokes, equipment, and surfaces of the game of tennis are accessibly explained by Howard Brody through the laws of physics. And he gives practical pointers to ways players can use this understanding to advantage in the game. Through extensive laboratory testing and computer modeling, Brody has investigated the physics behind the shape of the tennis racket, the string pattern, the bounce of the tennis ball, the ways a particular court ... Read more
How does your opponent put that tricky spin on the ball? Why are some serves easier to return than others? The mysteries behind the winning strokes, equipment, and surfaces of the game of tennis are accessibly explained by Howard Brody through the laws of physics. And he gives practical pointers to ways players can use this understanding to advantage in the game. Through extensive laboratory testing and computer modeling, Brody has investigated the physics behind the shape of the tennis racket, the string pattern, the bounce of the tennis ball, the ways a particular court ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
University of Pennsylvania Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1987
Condition
New
Weight
278g
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
Pennsylvania, United States
ISBN
9780812212389
SKU
V9780812212389
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About Howard Brody
Howard Brody is Professor of Physics at the University of Pennsylvania and science adviser to the United States Professional Tennis Registry.
Reviews for Tennis Science for Tennis Players
Get right to the good stuff: how to use the laws of nature to win points and enjoy the game more. You'll find some interesting things here. -Tennis