Tennis Collectables

Instruction & Coaching Books
1981 to 2010

This section contains Coaching/Instruction books published between 1981 and 2010. The books are listed in alphabetic order of title

All books are British hardback editions without dustwrapper (D/W) unless otherwise stated. A description of the condition of each book is given using the following terms/abbreviations:
Mint - as new; VG - very good condition; Good - obviously used but complete with no major faults; Ex library - from a public or school library and may contain the occasional stamp or label but in many cases this is the only indication.

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AHEAD OF THE GAME: TENNIS - ANNE PANKHURST. Ward Lock; 1990 1^st Softcover Edition; 128 pages. How to perfect your techniques and improve your performance. Illustrated with B&W photos of the pros - Edberg, Graf, McEnroe, Navratilova etc. Boris Becker on cover.
VG £7.50 (approx $12.75)

ARTHUR ASHE ON TENNIS  - ARTHUR ASHE WITH ALEXANDER MCNAB. Aurum Press;  1995 1^st Edition; 143 pages.  A fascinating book in which Ashe gives useful advice on every aspect of the game covering such headings as Strokes, Strategy, Traditions and Wisdom. There is also a chapter which gives Ashe’s thoughts on more modern players such as McEnroe, Agassi, Edberg, Chang, Sampras and Graf.
VG in VG D/W £12.50 (approx $21.25)
VG in edgetorn D/W £10.00 (approx $17.00)


ARTHUR ASHE'S TENNIS CLINIC - ARTHUR ASHE. Heinemann; 1981 1^st Edition; 144 pages. Reproduced from Tennis Magazine. Full colour instruction book featuring drawings of Arthur Ashe illustrating the fundamentals of game. The 6 sections cover Basics Of The Game, Playing At Net, Advanced Shotmaking, The Singles Game, The Doubles Game, and Training & Equipment.
VG in worn and internally repaired D/W £12.50 (approx $21.25)

BOLLETTIERI’S TENNIS HANDBOOK – NICK BOLLETTIERI. Human Kinetics; 2001 US Softcover Edition; 435 pages. A comprehensive guide to learning and teaching tennis from one of the game’s most successful coaches Nick Bollettieri. Includes detailed lessons on stroke techniques, strategies, skill development, conditioning and mental training. B&W photos and diagrams throughout the book.
VG (light edgewear to the covers) £17.50 (approx $29.75)


BORIS BECKER'S TENNIS - THE MAKING OF A CHAMPION - BORIS BRESKVAR. Springfield Books; 1987 1st UK Edition; 128 pages. Becker's first coach outlines training regime that took Becker to the top. Many excellent colour photos.
VG £12.50 (approx $21.25)

1985 1^st German Language Edition (Tennis Wie Es Boris Becker Bei Mir Lernte); VG £7.50 (approx $12.75)

COACHING YOUTH TENNIS. Human Kinetics; 1998 2^nd Revised US Softcover Edition; 142 pages. Coaching book approved for USTA Junior Tennis Teams, which is aimed at the 6-14 age group. Everything you need to know about coaching tennis. Explains how to teach kids important tennis skills and strategies, and outlines the most effective methods for teaching tennis fundamentals. Includes 77 drills to improve skills.
VG (ex library copy with usual inkstamps) £7.50 (approx $12.75)


COMPETITIVE TENNIS: CLIMBING THE NTRP LADDER – BRETT SCHWARTZ & CHRIS DAZET. Human Kinetics; 1998 1^st US Softcover Edition; 255 pages. How to raise your game to the next level using the USTA’s National Tennis Rating Program. Contains drills and strategies for both singles and doubles geared to your ability which will show you how to improve your performance and your ranking. B&W photos and diagrams throughout.
VG (ex library copy with usual inkstamps and labels; light crease to front cover) £7.50 (approx $12.75)


FASZINATION TENNIS: DIE GEHEIMEN TRICKS DER WELDBESTEN CHAMPIONS - PATRICE DOMINGUEZ AND GILLES DELAMARRE. Copress 1994 1^st German Edition; 174 pages. Large format German language book which analyses the best strokes of the world's top players including Graf, Sabatini, Edberg, Ivanisevic, Agassi, Sampras, Navratilova, Lendl, McEnroe, Seles, Connors, Evert and Becker. Lots of spectacular colour photos of the stars in action.
VG in VG D/W £25.00 (approx $42.50)

GAME, SET, MATCH: A TENNIS BOOK FOR THE MIND – CHARLIE JONES & KIM DOREN. Andrews McMeel; 2002 1^st US Edition; 200 pages. 50 tennis pros share their philosophy on how to use the power of the mind to prepare for a match and to execute a winning game plan. Contributions from Chris Evert, Michael Chang, Pam Shriver, Rod Laver, Ted Schroeder, Nick Bollettieri, Vic Braden, Jack Kramer, Stan Smith
Mint  in Mint D/W £15.00 (approx $25.50) SOLD OUT


HANDBOOK OF TENNIS - PAUL DOUGLAS. Pelham; 1987 UK Softcover Edition; 288 pages. A comprehensive guide to tennis with over 1500 photos and illustrations. Covers all the basics plus strategy and tactics - including psyching out your opponent! Foreword by John McEnroe; many photos of the pros in action.
VG £10.00 (approx $17.00)

HITTING HOT: IVAN LENDL'S 14 DAY TENNIS CLINIC - IVAN LENDL. Random House; 1986 1^st US Edition; 109 pages. Lendl reveals the secrets of his game and talks about his life as a young player in Czechoslovakia. Many action photographs of Lendl.
VG in edgeworn D/W £10.00 (approx $17.00)
1988 Softcover Edition. VG £5.00 (approx $8.50)


HOW TO PLAY TENNIS: LEARN HOW TO PLAY TENNIS THE WILLIAMS SISTERS’ WAY – VENUS & SERENA WILLIAMS. Dorling Kindersley; 2005 1^st UK Edition; 96 pages. Venus & Serena Williams are your very own coach with step-by-step photographs guiding you through everything from the basics to more advanced skills. Aimed at the younger reader. Many colour photos of Venus and Serena.
VG in lightly edgeworn D/W £7.50 (approx $12.75)


I KNOW ABSOLUTELY NOTHING ABOUT TENNIS: A GUIDE TO THE SPORT'S HISTORY, EQUIPMENT, APPAREL, ETIQUETTE, RULES & LANGUAGE - TRACY AUSTIN & STEVE EUBANKS. Rutledge Hill Press; 1997 1^st US Edition; 137 pages. A comprehensive yet lighthearted introduction to the game of tennis which provides all the essentials to help the reader understand the game with a minimum of frustration and embarrassment.
VG in VG D/W £15.00 (approx $25.50)


IMPROVE YOUR TENNIS SKILLS - ANITA GANERI. Usborne; 1989 1^st Softcover Edition; 48 pages. In the Usborne Superskills series this is a well-illustrated guide to becoming a successful player. Aimed at children.
VG £4.00 (approx $6.80)

INTELLIGENT DOUBLES - SKIP SINGLETON. Betterway Publications; 1989 1^st US Softcover Edition; 155 pages. Aimed at helping you and your partner develop a mental edge and a better strategic understanding of the game of doubles in order to play your best consistently.
VG £12.50 (approx $21.25)    SOLD OUT

IVAN LENDL'S POWER TENNIS - IVAN LENDL & EUGENE SCOTT. Stanley Paul; 1983 1^st Softcover Edition; 120 pages. Lendl reveals the techniques that made him World Number 1. Many photos of Ivan Lendl.
VG £7.50 (approx $12.75)


JIMMY CONNORS: HOW TO PLAY TOUGHER TENNIS – JIMMY CONNORS WITH ROBERT LAMARCHE. Tennis Magazine; 1986 1^st US Edition; 189 pages. Jimmy Connors explains the tactics behind his success in a book that also contains many full colour photographs of him demonstrating the correct way to play.
VG in lightly edgeworn D/W £20.00 (approx $34.00) SOLD OUT


JUNIOR TENNIS: A COMPLETE COACHING MANUAL FOR THE YOUNG PLAYER – MARK VALE. Hamlyn; 2002 1^st Edition; 128 pages. LTA endorsed guide for the beginner, and coaches and parents who wish to teach the fundamentals to 6-16 year olds. Sequenced photos and lively text clearly explain the technique behind every shot, plus tip boxes, diagrams, fun quiz, and a section of games to improve technique. Book is well illustrated with excellent full colour photos.
Mint in Near Mint D/W £12.50 (approx $21.25)


KNOWABOUT TENNIS - SUE RICH. AA; 1990 1^st Edition; 73 pages. A basic instruction manual that is well illustrated with excellent full colour action photos of  Agassi, Becker, Edberg, Sabatini, Lendl etc
VG £10.00 (approx $17.00)

KNOW THE GAME: SHORT TENNIS - SUE RICH. A & C Black; 1986 1^st Paperback Edition; 33 pages. Details of the court, equipment & clothing, rules and skills involved, and scoring, practices and tournaments.
VG £2.50 (approx $4.25)

KNOW THE GAME: TENNIS. EP Publishing; 1982 7^th Revised Paperback Edition; 40 pages. Detailed description of principal strokes and the rules. Many illustrations. Evonne Goolagong on cover.
VG £2.50 (approx $4.25)

KNOW THE GAME: TENNIS. A & C Black; 1984 2^nd Reprint Paperback Edition; 40 pages. Detailed description of principal strokes and the rules. Many illustrations. John McEnroe on cover.
VG £2.50 (approx $4.25)


KNOW THE GAME: TENNIS. A & C Black; 1988 5^th Reprint Paperback Edition; 40 pages. Detailed description of principal strokes and the rules. Many illustrations. John McEnroe on cover.
VG £2.50 (approx $4.25)

KNOW THE GAME: TENNIS. A & C Black; 1998 2^nd Paperback Edition; 48 pages. Detailed description of principal strokes and the rules. Illustrated by photos of Rusedski, Sampras, Rafter, Hingis, Henman, Kournikova and Ivanisevic. Tim Henman on cover.
VG £3.50 (approx $5.95)

KNOW THE GAME: TENNIS. A & C Black; 2005 Reprint of 4^th Paperback Edition; 48 pages. Detailed description of principal strokes and the rules. Illustrated by photos of Agassi, Henman, Williams Sisters, Hewitt. Lleyton Hewitt on cover.
VG £4.00 (approx $6.80)

LEARN TO PLAY TENNIS WITH PATRICK RAFTER - ANDREW TOBIN. National Direct Publishing; 1997 1^st Australian Softcover Edition; 72 pages. Large format coaching book which is illustrated throughout by colour photos of Pat Rafter. Also contains a 14 page section celebrating his 1997 US Open triumph.
Near Mint £20.00 (approx $34.00)

MY GUIDE TO BETTER TENNIS - BJORN BORG. Express Books; 1981 1^st Edition; 92 pages. Coaching book featuring drawings of Bjorn Borg illustrating and explaining the basics and strategy of the game. First published in the Daily Express, the book also contains photographs of Borg and his contemporaries.
VG £15.00 (approx $25.50)


NICK BOLLETTIERI’S MENTAL EFFICIENCY PROGRAM FOR PLAYING GREAT TENNIS - NICK BOLLETTIERI AND CHARLES MAHER. Contemporary Books; 1994 1^st US Softcover Edition; 223 pages. Book details the advice and coaching Nick Bollettieri gives to the top players - includes his views on self-motivation, self-confidence, self-discipline, and self-esteem.
VG £15.00 (approx $25.50) SOLD OUT


PARENT’S GUIDE TO COACHING TENNIS - PIERCE KELLY. Betterway; 1991 1^st US Softcover Edition; 142 pages. Comprehensive and useful guide which gives parents useful tips for introducing their children to tennis. Illustrated by numerous photographs and illustrations. Foreword by Jimmy Evert.
VG £10.00 (approx $17.00)
1995 Revised Softcover Edition, 129 pages. VG £10.00 (approx $17.00)

PLAY BETTER TENNIS: 50 PRO-TENNIS TECHNIQUES IN ACTION - JOYCE HUME. Pelham Books; 1986 1^st Edition; 121 pages. 50 action photographs of top players are used to analyse the classic shots and tactical skills they employ. Includes photographs of Navratilova, Evert, Sabatini, Connors, McEnroe, Becker, Lendl. Ivan Lendl on cover.
VG £7.50 (approx $12.75)

PLAY BETTER TENNIS WITH BILLIE JEAN KING - B J KING & R BRACE. Octopus/Mayflower; 1981 1^st Edition; 137 pages. Billie Jean gives a fresh insight into the game with instruction aimed at improving the level of your game. Lavishly illustrated with many action photographs.
VG in edgeworn D/W £10.00 (approx $17.00)

PLAYING TENNIS. Peter Haddock Ltd; 1997 1^st Edition; 68 pages. No 24 in the ‘Let’s Investigate’ series this small pocket book is aimed at children and outlines the basics of the game. Many line drawings.
Mint £3.00 (approx $5.10)

PLAY TENNIS - DEREK HORWOOD. BBC; 1981 1^st Softcover Edition; 96 pages. This book accompanied the BBC TV coaching series of the same name. Teaches the basics with easy to follow photo sequences.
VG (corners creased) £5.00 (approx $8.50) SOLD OUT

PLAY THE GAME TENNIS - SIMON LEE. Ward Lock; 1988 1^st Paperback Edition; 80 pages. Action photos of top players plus numerous drawings and diagrams illustrated this coaching book for the young player.
VG £3.50 (approx $5.95)

PLAY TO WIN: TENNIS - ANDY DURHAM. Octopus; 1987 1^st Edition; 80 pages. Aimed at the improving player this instruction book covers all the strokes and tactics. Well illustrated with colour action photos of the top players and line drawings. Boris Becker on cover.
VG £7.50 (approx $12.75)


POCKET GUIDE TO TENNIS TACTICS - JOHN CROOKE. Bell & Hyman; 1985 1^st Edition; 103 pages. A useful handbook which will help both the beginner and experienced player to further their games. Well illustrated with photos and diagrams. Carling Bassett on cover.
VG £5.00 (approx $8.50)

POWER TENNIS TRAINING - DONALD CHU. Human Kinetics; 1995 1^st US Softcover Edition; 163 pages. Easy to follow conditioning programme designed to help players at all levels put more power into their game. Stretching, weight training, plyometrics, medicine ball exercises and court drills improve your speed and enable you to hit the ball harder. Many illustrations. Foreword by Todd Martin.
Mint £15.00 (approx $25.50)

RICK ELSTEIN’S TENNIS KINETICS WITH MARTINA NAVRATILOVA - RICK ELSTEIN & MARY CARILLO. Simon & Schuster; 1985 1^st US Edition; 255 pages. The basic elements and rhythms of tennis plus dozens of drills for all different levels of play as used by Martina Navratilova. Illustrated with many B&W photos of Navratilova.
VG in VG D/W £20.00 (approx $34.00)

S’AMELIORER AU TENNIS - RICHARD CHEVALIER. Editions de L’Homme; 1982 1^st Canadian Softcover Edition; 208  pages. French language coaching book well-illustrated with B&W photos
VG £12.50 (approx $21.25)

SPORTS SKILLS: TENNIS - NORMAN BARRETT & DAVID JEFFERIS. Wayland; 1995 Softcover Edition; 32 pages. Action photos plus step-by-step illustrations of the main skills in this book aimed at introducing children to tennis. Colour photo of a very young Anna Kournikova on the cover plus internally photos of Graf, Sabatini, Capriati.
Mint £6.50 (approx $11.05)


STAN SMITH’S WINNING DOUBLES - STAN SMITH. Human Kinetics; 2002 1^st US Softcover Edition; 177 pages. An in-depth book which will help every aspiring or experienced doubles player. Covers technique, shot selection and strategy to help you play at the highest level.
Good (some wear to covers and notes to margins of several pages and inside of front cover) £7.50 (approx $12.75)


STEP BY STEP TENNIS SKILLS. Hamlyn; 1988 Softcover Edition; 143 pages. Instruction book originally published by the German Tennis Federation. Well illustrated with over 460 photographs and tactical diagrams. Ivan Lendl on cover.
VG £10.00 (approx $17.00)

SWEDISH WAY TO TENNIS SUCCESS - MARK COX AND DENNIS GOULD. Arthur Barker; 1990 1^st Edition; 151 pages. Looks at the history of Swedish tennis and how so many players have been so successful. Introduction by Anders Jarryd and many photographs of all the top Swedes - Edberg, Wilander, Borg, Kulti, Jarryd.
VG in VG D/W £12.50 (approx $21.25)

TEACHING TENNIS THE USTA WAY - LAWRENCE TABAK. William C Brown; 1991 1^st US Softcover Edition; 196 pages. Aimed at school teachers, this books outlines the USTA’s method of introducing tennis to children in schools. Details 12 lessons covering the basics of the game.
Mint £10.00 (approx $17.00)

TENNIS - LINDA DAWSON. Cherrytree; 1990 1^st Edition; 48 pages. Published as part of the Sport For All series this book explains the basics of the game and is illustrated with many colour drawings.
VG £5.00 (approx $8.50)

TENNIS - SUE RICH. Cambridge University Press; 1986 Reprint Edition; 32 pages. Published as part of the Sport Masters series this book gives an introduction to the laws and rules of the game. John Lloyd on cover.
VG (corners bumped) £3.50 (approx $5.95)

TENNIS - SUE RICH. A & C Black; 1989 1^st Softcover Edition; 96 pages. Published as part of the EP Sports Series this book is aimed at teaching the basics of tennis and is well illustrated by photos and drawings. Boris Becker on cover.
Mint £6.00 (approx $10.20)

TENNIS BY MACHIAVELLI - SIMON RAMO. Rawson Associates; 1984 1^st US Edition; 174 pages. A humorously written instructional book 'for the average player who must use cunning to compensate for athletic ineptitude on the court'. Devoted to doubles and aimed at the over 35s.
VG in VG D/W £15.00 (approx $25.50)

TENNIS DRILL BOOK - SHARON PETRO. Leisure Press; 1986 1^st US Paperback Edition; 118 pages. A wide variety of fun and challenging drills aimed at improving your game. Many clear illustrations.
A well-used ex library copy with usual ink stamps and ticket holder removed, covers creased £7.50 (approx $12.75)

TENNIS GUIDE - DAVID LOTT. Kwik-Fax Books; 1990 US Softcover Edition; 78 pages. A useful pocket-sized handbook which contains playing tips & pointers, playing strategy, scoring, and tips for juniors, beginners & seniors.
VG £2.50 (approx $4.25)

TENNIS IS MENTAL – STEPHEN RENWICK. Honestcreative; 2004 1^st Softcover Edition; 96 pages. Small format book containing mental tips for players in 5 chapters. 1 tip per page under the following sections - Pre-Event Planning, The Day of the Match, The Match, The Battle, Analysis of Your Match/Goals. Alex Bogdanovic gives his personal tips on Mental Success.
Mint £7.50 (approx $12.75)

TENNIS MY WAY - MARTINA NAVRATILOVA WITH MARY CARILLO. Scribners; 1983 1st US Edition; 215 pages. Martina reveals the secrets that made her the world's best player. Contains many photos.
VG in VG D/W (front endpaper removed; light foxing to foredge) £10.00 (approx $17.00)


TENNIS MY WAY - MARTINA NAVRATILOVA WITH MARY CARILLO. Allen Lane; 1984 1st Australian Edition; 215 pages. Martina reveals the secrets that made her the world's best player. Contains many photos.
VG in VG D/W £15.00 (approx $25.50)


TENNIS MY WAY - MARTINA NAVRATILOVA WITH MARY CARILLO. Penguin; 1984 1st US Softcover Edition; 215 pages. Martina reveals the secrets that made her the world's best player. Contains many photos.
VG (cover lightly creased) £10.00 (approx $17.00)


TENNIS MY WAY - MARTINA NAVRATILOVA WITH MARY CARILLO. Penguin; 1984 1^st Softcover Edition; 215 pages. Martina reveals the secrets that made her the world's best player. Contains many photos.
VG £10.00 (approx $17.00)

Good (cover marked and creased) £5.00 (approx $8.50)

TENNIS: STEPS TO SUCCESS - JIM BROWN. Leisure Press; 1989 US Softcover Edition; 195 pages. Large format book which covers individual strokes with lots of drills and checklists. Well illustrated with line drawings.
VG £12.00 (approx $20.40)

TENNIS STROKES FOR SUCCESS – DOUG MACCURDY & SHAWN TULLY. Sports Illustrated; 1994 US Softcover Edition; 158 pages. Expert instruction for beginner or experienced player covering ground strokes, forehand, backhand, serve, volley & overhead, special ground strokes, continental & western styles, plus strategy for singles and doubles play. Illustrated by b&w photos of the pros in action.
Good (some wrinkling to lamination of covers) £7.50 (approx $12.75)


TENNIS: TECHNIQUE, TACTICS & TRAINING - JEREMY WOODS. Crowood; 1991 1^st Softcover Edition; 128 pages. Sound practical advice for all levels of player. Lots of colour action photographs of many top players illustrate the strokes. Michael Chang on cover.
VG £11.00 (approx $18.70)


TENNIS THE GEORGESON WAY - DUDLEY GEORGESON. Georgeson/Greenow; 1982 1^st Softcover Edition; 189 pages. A coaching book aimed at players and coaches of all standards.
VG (minor creasing to rear cover) £7.50 (approx $12.75) SOLD OUT


TENNIS THE LIFETIME SPORT - SHIMON-CRAIG VAN COLLIE. Bristol Pub; 1993 1^st US Softcover Edition; 168 pages. Looks at tennis from the point of view of a sport that you can play for a lifetime of enjoyment, good health and social interaction. Aimed at the mature player.
VG £6.50 (approx $11.05)

TENNIS THE SKILLS OF THE GAME - CHARLES APPLEWHAITE AND BILL MOSS. Crowood; 1987 1^st Edition; 122 pages. LTA approved book which aims to improve your tennis, whatever your standard. Illustrated with explanatory diagrams and action photos of the stars - Navratilova, Becker, Edberg., Lendl. Boris Becker on cover.
VG £10.00 (approx $17.00)

TENNIS THE SWEDISH WAY - BO STRANDBERG & ROSS JONES. Swedish Tennis Association; 1981 1^st Edition; 63 pages. Large format book which shows exactly how to execute the strokes. Illustrated by lots of b&w photographic illustrations including pictures of Bjorn Borg.
VG (light wear to edges of covers) £15.00 (approx $25.50)


TENNIS TREK - RICHARD LALANCE. Kendall/Hunt; 1994 2^nd US Softcover Edition; 141 pages. This large format book is instructional guide that offers a simplified scheme for learning tennis. Will help beginners to get a grip on the basics of play but will also help experienced players develop their game. Contains photos, illustrations and worksheets to complete.
VG £17.50 (approx $29.75)

TENNIS WORKSHOP: A COMPLETE GAME GUIDE - ALAN JONES WITH BARRY WOOD. Crowood; 1991 1^st Softcover Edition; 224 pages. Comprehensive and practical manual for players, teachers, coaches and officials at every level of the game. Lots of colour action photos of the top players - Graf, Lendl, Becker, Sabatini, Edberg, Sampras, Navratilova. Black and white photos of Jo Durie and Clare Wood demonstrating the shots. Pete Sampras on cover.
VG £12.50 (approx $21.25)
VG but due to binding fault first 14 pages missing - title page, contents page and foreword by Steffi Graf £9.00 (approx $15.30)

THINK TO WIN: THE STRATEGIC DIMENSION OF TENNIS - ALLEN FOX. Harper Perennial; 1993 1^st US Softcover Edition; 187 pages. In this book on the strategy of tennis, the emphasis is on how to play better rather than how to hit the ball better. Covers the game in detail with many illustrative photographs and diagrams.
VG £12.50 (approx $21.25)

TOP COACH TENNIS - MARK COX & CHARLES APPLEWHAITE. Queen Anne Press; 1990 1^st Edition; 160 pages. A useful large format coaching book with many illustrative colour photos of the stars in action
VG in VG D/W £10.00 (approx $17.00)

TOTAL TENNIS: A GUIDE TO THE FUNDAMENTALS OF THE GAME - HANA MANDLIKOVA & BETTY STOVE. Simon & Schuster; 1990 1^st Australian Softcover Edition; 112 pages. A comprehensive guide for beginners written by the highly respected team of Hana Mandlikova and Betty Stove. Includes many illustrative diagrams plus colour photographs of Hana Mandlikova.
VG £12.50 (approx $21.25)
VG (ex library copy with usual inkstamps/labels and crease to lower edge of rear cover) £8.50 (approx $14.45)


TOURNAMENT TOUGH - CARLOS GOFFI WITH JOHN MCENROE. Ebury Press; 1984 1^st Edition; 128 pages. Carlos Goffi and his former pupil John McEnroe provide instruction, advice and anecdotes for all players. Many photographs. John McEnroe on cover.
VG in VG D/W £12.50 (approx $21.25)


TWO-HANDED TENNIS: HOW TO PLAY A WINNER'S GAME - JEFFREY MCCULLOUGH. Evans; 1984 1^st US Edition; 176 pages. All the techniques for hitting a full array of two-handed shots as well as anecdotes about the styles of two-handed champions such as Evert, Connors and Borg.
VG in VG D/W £12.50 (approx $21.25)

VIC BRADEN'S QUICK FIXES - VIC BRADEN & BILL BRUNS. Little Brown; 1988 1^st US Softcover Edition; 135 pages. The definitive 'problems and cures' guide to helping you improve your game. Identifies the common problems and gives quick, practical solutions for immediate improvement. Illustrated with black and white photos.
VG £12.50 (approx $21.25)

WINNING UGLY: MENTAL WARFARE IN TENNIS - BRAD GILBERT & STEVE JAMISON. Birch Lane; 1993 1^st US Edition; 211 pages. Brad Gilbert's tennis may not be pretty but he has achieved wins over the Tour's biggest names. He now teaches you how to win more often by outthinking opponents before, during and after a match. Reveals the strengths of Agassi, Edberg, Lendl, Becker, McEnroe, Connors, Courier, Sampras and how you can benefit. 8 pages of b&w photos
Near Mint in Near Mint D/W £17.50 (approx $29.75)

WINNING UGLY: MENTAL WARFARE IN TENNIS - BRAD GILBERT & STEVE JAMISON. Fireside Book; 1994 US Softcover Edition; 211 pages. Brad Gilbert's tennis may not be pretty but he has achieved wins over the Tour's biggest names. He now teaches you how to win more often by outthinking opponents before, during and after a match. Reveals the strengths of Agassi, Edberg, Lendl, Becker, McEnroe, Connors, Courier, Sampras and how you can benefit.
VG £12.50 (approx $21.25)


WINNING UGLY: MENTAL WARFARE IN TENNIS - BRAD GILBERT & STEVE JAMISON. Fireside Book; 1994 Updated US Softcover Edition; 227 pages. Brad Gilbert's tennis may not be pretty but he has achieved wins over the Tour's biggest names. He now teaches you how to win more often by outthinking opponents before, during and after a match. Reveals the strengths of Agassi, Edberg, Lendl, Becker, McEnroe, Connors, Courier, Sampras and how you can benefit. This updated edition has a new chapter written by Andre Agassi.
VG £12.50 (approx $21.25)

YOU CAN PLAY TENNIS - DAVID LLOYD. Carousel; 1983 1^st Paperback Edition; 128 pages. A comprehensive and fully illustrated teach-yourself manual specially written for beginners. Mats Wilander on cover.
VG £4.00 (approx $6.80)

ZEN TENNIS: EASTERN WISDOM FOR WESTERN SPORT - PAUL MUTIMER. Harper Collins; 1997 1^st Australian Softcover Edition; 163 pages. Discover how techniques such as focusing on the ball, meditating between points can improve your performance. Full of practical exercises both on and off the court.
VG £12.50 (approx $21.25)