Book of the Month: Essential Tennis

The 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum library is home to thousands of books from the world of sport, all accessible to visitors. This month, the library team is highlighting Essential Tennis: Improve Faster, Play Smarter, and Win More Matches, a practical guide to mastering tennis techniques, strategy, and mindset.

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Essential Tennis reveals a surprising challenge that often holds players back: an overemphasis on the ball itself. Ian Westermann, founder of the world’s leading online tennis instruction portal, shares expert advice on how to simplify your approach and focus on the skills that truly elevate your game. With practical techniques, targeted drills, and proven strategies, the book covers everything from groundstrokes and volleys to serves and mental toughness, offering valuable insights for both players and coaches.

Author: Ian Westermann
Language: English
Publication Date: 2022

Read this book and hundreds of other sport-related titles at the QOSM library, or check out our online catalogue for more books by this author.

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