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The Inner Game of Tennis: The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance Paperback - 1997

by W. Timothy Gallwey; Foreword by Pete Carroll; Preface by Zach Kleinman

"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.


From the publisher

An accessible, invaluable guide to mastering your "inner game" to ensure success on and off the court--part of the bestselling Inner Game series, with more than one million copies sold! "Groundbreaking . . . [The Inner Game of Tennis is] the best book on tennis that I have ever read, and its profound advice applies to many other parts of life."--Bill Gates, GatesNotes ("Five of my All-Time Favorite Books") Master your game from the inside out! This phenomenally successful guide has become a touchstone for hundreds of thousands of people. Not just for tennis players, or even just for athletes in general, this handbook works for anybody who wants to improve their performance in any activity, from playing music to getting ahead at work. W. Timothy Gallwey, a leading innovator in sports psychology, reveals how to
- focus your mind to overcome nervousness, self-doubt, and distractions
- find the state of "relaxed concentration" that allows you to play at your best
- build skills by smart practice, then put it all together in match play Whether you're a beginner or a pro, Gallwey's engaging voice, clear examples, and illuminating anecdotes will give you the tools you need to succeed.

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.

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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; Foreword by Pete Carroll; Preface by Zach Kleinman
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Rev Sub
  • Pages 160
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Random House Trade, New York
  • Date 1997-05-27
  • 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 the author

W. Timothy Gallwey has produced a series of bestselling Inner Game books, which set forth a new methodology for the development of personal and professional excellence in a variety of fields. For many years, Gallwey has been introducing the Inner Game approach to corporations looking for better ways to manage change.
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