{"product_id":"tennis-fundamentals-shawn-gatewood-9798187788989","title":"Tennis Fundamentals: Hit Smarter, Not Harder: A Beginner's Guide to Building Reliable Groundstrokes, Consistent Serves, and Confident Net Play","description":"Are you stepping onto the court for the first time, unsure where to start?\u003cbr\u003eOr maybe you've been playing for a while but your shots keep landing in the net, your serve feels like a toss into the unknown, and match wins seem to always slip away? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYou're not alone. Most beginners struggle with the same frustrations.\u003cbr\u003eTennis Fundamentals: Hit Smarter, Not Harder is your patient, experienced coach in book form. I wrote this as if we were standing on the court together, working through each shot one step at a time. No confusing jargon. No overwhelming technical theories. Just clear, practical guidance that actually works when you're in a match. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book isn't another collection of random tips. It's a complete system built from the ground up: \u003cbr\u003e- Master the grip without overthinking, find what feels natural\u003cbr\u003e- Develop groundstrokes that land deep and consistent\u003cbr\u003e- Build a serve you can actually place (not just get in)\u003cbr\u003e- Learn net play that wins short points with confidence\u003cbr\u003e- Quiet the self-doubt that sabotages your game\u003cbr\u003e- Apply simple tactics that force opponent errors \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInside, you'll find troubleshooting sections that anticipate exactly where beginners struggle. \"If your forehand keeps sailing long, here's why. If your backhand feels weak, here's the fix.\" I've included visual cues, practical drills, and the kind of patient explanations that make you feel like someone is right there with you. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe 52-Week Practice Vault at the end gives you a full year of focused sessions, short enough to fit busy schedules, structured enough to show real progress. Each week targets one skill, with simple drills and self-assessments that keep you improving long after you've finished reading. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book is for: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Absolute beginners who've never held a racket\u003cbr\u003e- Players who can hit but can't win matches\u003cbr\u003e- Comeback players returning after years away\u003cbr\u003e- Anyone who feels stuck and wants clear direction \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat makes this book different? I don't just describe techniques. I explain why they work, what typically goes wrong, and how to fix it when it does. Every chapter anticipates your questions before you ask them. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe court is waiting. Let's build your game together, one shot, one point, one match at a time. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ei have spent almost seven years helping beginners discover the joy of tennis through patient, clear instruction that focuses on fundamentals over flash. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eScroll up and grab your copy today. Your best game starts here.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Shawn Gatewood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798187788989\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/17\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 166\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.51lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.35d","brand":"Shawn Gatewood","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49084342567167,"sku":"9798187788989","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/tennis-fundamentals-shawn-gatewood-9798187788989","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}