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Tennis Science for Tennis Players
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Tennis Science for Tennis Players Paperback - 1987

by Howard Brody

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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.

Details

  • Title Tennis Science for Tennis Players
  • Author Howard Brody
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition First Edition
  • Pages 160
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher University of Pennsylvania Press, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
  • Publication date 1987-03-29
  • Features Index
  • ISBN 9780812212389 / 081221238X
  • Weight 0.5 lbs (0.23 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.4 in (22.61 x 14.99 x 1.02 cm)
  • Category Sports & Recreation
  • Library of Congress subjects Tennis, Tennis - Equipment and supplies
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 86030735
  • Dewey Decimal Code 688.763

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Citations

  • Library Journal, 03/01/1987, Page 0

About the author

Howard Brody is Professor of Physics at the University of Pennsylvania and science adviser to the United States Professional Tennis Registry.