Winning ugly [eBook - NC Digital Library] : Mental warfare in tennis-lessons from a master

**The tennis classic from Olympic gold medalist and ESPN analyst Brad Gilbert, now featuring a new introduction with tips drawn from the strategies of Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams, Andy Murray, and more, to help you outthink and outplay your toughest opponents.** A former Olympic medalist and now one of ESPN’s most respected analysts, Brad Gilbert shares his timeless tricks and tips, including “some real gems” __(Tennis__ magazine) to help both recreational and professional players improve their game. In the new introduction to this third edition, Gilbert uses his inside access to analyze current stars such as Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal, showing readers how to beat better players without playing better tennis. Written with clarity and wit, this classic combat manual for the tennis court has become the bible of tennis instruction books for countless players worldwide. Introduction: Winning Ugly in the 21st Century Preface to the First Edition: Winning Ugly? McEnroe: A Master Loses Ugly I THE EARLY EDGE: The Match Begins Before the Match Begins 1. Mental Preparation: The Pre-Match Advantage 2. Tools of the Trade: How Equipment Can Help You Win 3. Stretching for Success 4. The Microwave Warm-up: Defrost Your Strokes Quick 5. Four “Nervebusters”: Overcoming Pre-Match Nervousness 6. Start Smart: Grabbing the Early Lead II PLAYING SMART: Finding a Way to Win 7. The Key to Victory 8. Destroying Your Opponent’s Game Plan 9. The Seven Hidden Ad Points 10. The Player’s Pit Stop: Stroke Repair 11. Learning From the Legends III MIND GAMES, PSYCHING, AND GAMESMANSHIP: Tales From the Tour 12. The Masters of Rage: Connors and McEnroe 13. Lendl’s Lethal Weapon 14. Agassi: Breaking the Speed Limit 15. How to Handle Hooking 16. A Million-Dollar Match: War With Wheaton 17. Tournament Tough All the Time 18. The Road to Number One 19. Andre Agassi on “Winning Ugly” Acknowledgments About Brad Gilbert and Steve Jamison Advice From A Pro On How To Improve Your Tennis Game Lists The Six Reasons Never To Serve First And Covers Psychological Aspects Of The Game. The Early Edge -- Playing Smart -- Mind Games, Psyching, And Gamesmanship. By Brad Gilbert And Steve Jamison. Originally Published: Secaucus, N.j. : Carol Pub. Group, 1993. A Fireside Book.