Tennisology: Inside the Science of Serves, Nerves, and On-Court Dominance

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This book looks inside the science of serves, nerves and on-court dominance. Thought provoking and original, Tennisology delves into the science, psychology and history of tennis, the world's most popular individual sport, in search of the factors that truly influence successful on-court play. Based on the latest research, statistics and analysis, Tennisology provides fascinating insights and observations on development, conditioning and performance. Readers will also discover how to apply the laws of physics to improve accuracy and consistency of shots and serves; how to structure training to minimise fatigue in lengthy matches; and how technology has affected the way the game is played, officiated and coached. From the historical roots of modern tennis to the physical attributes that define the game, Tennisology will captivate readers and make them think more about the game.

Thomas Rowland is the director of pediatric cardiology at the Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. He serves as a professor of pediatrics at Tufts University School of Medicine and was a past adjunct professor of exercise science at the University of Massachusetts. Rowland is the author of two books, Children's Exercise Physiology, Second Edition, and The Athlete's Clock. He has served as editor of the journal Pediatric Exercise Science and president of the North American Society for Pediatric Exercise Medicine (NASPEM) and was on the board of trustees of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). He is past president of the New England chapter of the ACSM and received the ACSM Honor Award in 1993. Rowland is a competitive tennis player and distance runner. He and his wife, Margot, reside in Longmeadow, Massachusetts.