PLAY BETTER TENNIS IN TWO HOURS: Simplify the Game and Play Like the Pros

Oscar Wegner · Steven Ferry

Dec 2004 · McGraw Hill Professional

About this ebook

Can tennis really be this simple?

Just ask the dozens of world-class players who have made it to the top using Oscar Wegner’s groundbreaking approach. But if playing tennis isn’t so easy for you, if you never seem to play up to your potential, don’t blame yourself—blame the coach who taught you a lot of uselessly complex techniques. Play Better Tennis in 2 Hours is your guide to tennis as the pros play it—more intuitive, more fluid, and more fun. World-renowned tennis coach and ESPN commentator Oscar Wegner shows you how to focus your efforts on one thing—hitting the ball correctly. Your own natural athleticism will take care of everything else. Follow the simple drills in this power-packed handbook, and you’ll learn how to:

• Move to the ball efficiently and fluidly
• Stop worrying about foot position and stance
• Hit every stroke harder and more accurately
• Put a wicked topspin on your forehand
• Master both one- and two-handed backhands
• Combine control and power on your volleys
• Put more speed and spin into your serve and more punch in your return

"Known and respected all around the world, Oscar has given us another great contribution to tennis with this book."—Gustavo Kuerten, three-time French Open champion

"Oscar has broken the mold, demystifying the modern tennis stroke. There's genius in his analysis of pro techniques—the dynamics of what the racquet does to the ball, how power and spin are added. He understands how top pros really stroke the ball, and always have, all the way back to Tilden."—Andy Rosenberg, Director for NBC Sports Wimbledon and French Open

Ratings and reviews

This book delivers. My game improved dramatically just after reading a few chapters. Bottom line ... keep the game simple and follow just a few concepts and you are in business. Good for beginners to advanced players.

I have the book and the DVD. If I started playing like this when I first learned the sport, guaranteed 5.0 rating. Just a reminder, if you are trying to change the way you strike the ball using this method, just be patient. It will not happen overnight.

I become Singapore's veteran champion twice and teach MTM now because of this book. Powerful🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾

About the author

Oscar Wegner is an internationally known professional tennis coach and a former touring player on the international circuit. A dedicated world traveler, he has also served as a teaching pro and tennis director for tennis federations, cities, clubs, academies, schools, and camps in several countries. Wegner has coached highly ranked professionals and top international juniors. His students have also included thousands of recreational players, as well as famous athletes and celebrities. His results, fully documented and endorsed by top players, teaching pros, tennis directors and officials, make tennis an easy sport to learn at any age. HOMETOWN: Boca Raton, Florida Steven Ferry has been providing writing and photographic services to US corporations and publishers since 1994, in addition to teaching and consulting in various capacities. Additionally, he majored in English Language and Literature before doing film and photography at the West Surrey College of Art and Design in England. HOMETOWN: Clearwater, Florida