Playing a new sport can overwhelm a person. New rules, techniques, equipment and scoring methods can bombard a beginner.
These titles will help a beginning tennis player to have fun and form a foundation on the court, progressing from a novice player to a seasoned veteran of the sport.
Find them all at the Onondaga County Public Libraries.
"Visual Tennis," by John Yandell. The author provides wonderful photos on how each motion should be done. The core of the book focuses on stroke movement, which is fundamental toward the game.
"Tennis for Dummies," by Patrick McEnroe. This book does an excellent job of breaking down every aspect of the game a player needs to know. It provides advice on fundamentals, etiquette, equipment, injuries and the history of tennis.
"Recipe for the Tennis Player's Soul," by Dave Rineberg. All the top techniques won't help a player if their mind isn't trained as well.
"Coaching Youth Tennis," by American Sport Education Program. This details simple and powerful instructions on how a player can achieve an understanding of how their coach or lessons expert can improve their game.
"Dynamic Tennis Warm-Ups" (DVD), United States Tennis Association. Avoiding injury and competing at your top level is accomplished by healthy warm-up techniques.
David Daghita is a librarian at the Mundy Branch Library.