The Inner Game of Tennis : The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance Paperback - 1997
by W. Timothy Gallwey
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"The Inner Game of Tennis" is a revolutionary program for overcoming the self-doubt, nervousness, and lapses of concentration that can keep a player from winning. Now available in a revised paperback edition, this classic bestseller can change the way the game of tennis is played.
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- Title The Inner Game of Tennis : The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance
- Author W. Timothy Gallwey
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Rev Sub
- Condition Used - Good
- Pages 192
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Random House Publishing Group, New York
- Date 1997
- Bookseller's Inventory # G0679778314I3N00
- ISBN 9780679778318 / 0679778314
- Weight 0.3 lbs (0.14 kg)
- Dimensions 7.98 x 5.24 x 0.43 in (20.27 x 13.31 x 1.09 cm)
- Library of Congress subjects Tennis - Psychological aspects
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 97000895
- Dewey Decimal Code 796.342
About this book
How to improve your game and discover your true potential by increasing your concentration, willpower and confidence Described by Billie Jean King as her 'tennis bible', Timothy Gallwey's multi-million bestseller, including a new introduction from acclaimed sports psychologist Geoff Beattie, has been a phenomenon for players of all abilities since it was first published in 1972. Instead of concentrating on how to improve your technique, it starts from the understanding that 'every game is composed of two parts, an outer game and an inner game'. The former is played against opponents on the court, but the latter is a battle within ourselves as we try and overcome self-doubt and anxiety. It is often won or lost before a ball has been hit. Gallwey's revolutionary approach, built on a foundation of Zen thinking and humanistic psychology, will teach you how to develop your concentration, work on your gamesmanship and help you break bad habits. You will also learn how to trust yourself on the court and how to maintain clarity of mind throughout the match, giving you a clear psychological advantage over your opponent. Whether you are an amateur or a pro, The Inner Game of Tennis is essential reading for overcoming the self-doubt, nervousness, and lapses of concentration that can keep a player from winning. It is guaranteed to change the way you play tennis forever.
From the rear cover
The Inner Game of Tennis will help you: use the mind/body connection and learn to trust yourself on the court; find the state of "relaxed concentration" that allows you to play at your best; utilize the "inner game principles to make the most of traditional instruction techniques; focus your mind to overcome nervousness and self-doubt; and build skills by smart practice, then put it all together in match play. Gallwey is one of the leading innovators in sports, and this new edition refines the techniques that he has perfected over his long career. His straightforward and concise style, clear examples, and illuminating anecdotes will help tennis players of all abilities - from beginner to expert. The Inner Game of Tennis will change the way you play the game.
