Tennis Science for Tennis Players (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780812212389)

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 surface can determine the speed of the game, and the many other physical factors involved in tennis.

Author: Howard Brody
ISBN-10: 081221238X
ISBN-13: 9780812212389
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
Language: English
Published: 03/29/1987
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.40d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 03/01/1987