INTRODUCING CHILDREN TO THE GAME OF TENNIS

A Guide to Parents of Beginners

by Pierce Kelley


Formats

Softcover
$14.95
Softcover
$14.95

Book Details

Language : English
Publication Date : 6/29/2006

Format : Softcover
Dimensions : 6x9
Page Count : 142
ISBN : 9780595401109

About the Book

"This book is THE perfect introduction and primer for parents whose kids like tennis and want to learn how to play the game correctly."-Tennis Magazine-United States Tennis Association

"This is a comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide for getting your child started playing the game."-Bill Colson, Senior Editor Sports Illustrated

In this lively guide, Pierce Kelley shows you how to successfully introduce your child to the game of tennis. This book offers you:

  • Technique-building drills and exercises
  • Step-by-step instructions on how to practice with your child
  • Illustrations that show you correct stances and strokes
  • A glossary of tennis terms, to help you speak the language
  • When and how to choose a tennis pro, and more


About the Author

Pierce Kelley is a former junior, open men?s and senior division nationally ranked player. He is currently the president of the Youth Tennis Foundation of Florida and he is a member of the United States Professional Tennis Association. He has been involved in youth tennis programs for over thirty years.

Pierce is an attorney who currently works in the Lake City office of the Three Rivers Legal Services Program, which provides free legal assistance to low-income individuals an the elderly. He has also written a legal text, Civil Litigation: A Case Study and two novels, A Very Fine Line and Fistfight at the L and M Saloon.