Tennis is 80% Mental - Books about the mental game of tennis
I've read a lot of tennis books. Sometimes I think the more "tips" you learn, the more you can screw up your play by over-thinking. But...there are a few classics and solid books about the game. Here are a few of my favorites. As I come across new ones you'll be the first to know.
These are some of the best takes on the mental game I've ever read. They aren't the newest books, but some ideas are classics:
If I'm The Better Player, Why Can't I Win?
I don't know about you, but I've asked myself this question many, many times. To win, it takes much more than great strokes. Just look at McEnroe - not exactly the most orthodox strokes, he breaks nearly every "rule" in the book about hitting a tennis ball. But he is most definitely a winner. This book came out in 1979, but the lessons are true today. This book gives tips, advice and direction on how to win, not just play well. These lessons can be carried into all walks of life beyond tennis.
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Posted by Bob Wallace at August 11, 2007 7:28 PM
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