Tennis Science for Tennis Players

Howard Brody

Published by University of Pennsylvania Press 1987

Tennis Science for Tennis Players

Howard Brody

https://doi.org/10.9783/9780812201468

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About this book

How does your opponent put that tricky spin on the ball? Why are some serves easier to return than others? The mysteries behind the winning strokes, equipment, and surfaces of the game of tennis are accessibly explained by Howard Brody through the laws of physics. And he gives practical pointers to ways players can use this understanding to advantage in the game.

Through extensive laboratory testing and computer modeling, Brody has investigated the physics behind the shape of the tennis racket, the string pattern, the bounce of the tennis ball, the ways a particular court surface can determine the speed of the game, and the many other physical factors involved in tennis.

Author / Editor information

Howard Brody is Professor of Physics at the University of Pennsylvania and science adviser to the United States Professional Tennis Registry.

Reviews

"Get right to the good stuff: how to use the laws of nature to win points and enjoy the game more. You'll find some interesting things here."—Tennis

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Frontmatter Publicly Available Download PDF	i
Contents Publicly Available Download PDF	v
Introduction Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	3
1. The Importance of the Strings Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	5
2. The Sweet Spots of a Tennis Racket Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	23
3. The Size, Shape, and Weight of the Racket Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	39
4. Understanding the Motion of the Ball (The Bounce) Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	61
5. Understanding the Motion of the Ball (Ball Trajectories) Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	72
6. Getting the Ball In (With Position) Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	94
7. Getting the Ball In (Using Your Strokes) Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	115
8. Using Mathematics to Plot Game Strategies Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	136
9. Reflex or Reaction Time Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	145
10. Advice from a Tennis Scientist Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	148
Index Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	151

(Deutsch)

Language: English
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
Audience: General/trade;
Pages
- Main content: 160
Illustrations
- Other: 68 illus.
Keywords: Recreation; Leisure; Physical Sciences

eBook

Published: November 24, 2010
ISBN: 9780812201468