Zen and the Art of Playing Tennis

Zen and the Art of Playing Tennis
Author: Agam Bernardini
Publisher: Bibliotheka Edizioni
Total Pages: 157
Release: 2015-04-13T00:00:00+02:00
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 8869340511

Zen and the Art of Playing tennis is one of the first book that have analyzed the mental and psychological aspect of the game of tennis. The purpose of the book is to fill the great vacuum still existing about the mental and psychological side of the game of tennis; even today, when almost everybody is recognizing it's importance, very few people know what to do to solve the problem. This book it's of great help, for the tennis players of all levels, to understand why the mind and the emotions are interfering so much with our natural capacities to play tennis and explain how to neutralize these negative influences and how to play our best tennis, even under pressure and in the most difficult situations. It proposes also all the techniques and exercises to help to improve the mental and psychological side of the game of tennis, that until now has so negatively influenced our performances and prevented us from expressing totally and freely our thecnicaland physical abilities. Zen and the Art of Playing Tennis was first published in Italy where has been selling over 20.000 copies and it's still selling and it's appreciated by many tennis players and tennis teachers and coaches.

Zen Tennis

Zen Tennis
Author: Joe Parent
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-05-29
Genre: Athletes
ISBN: 9781512346770

The authors provide tennis players advice on staying in the mental zone in order to play their best tennis. There is emphasis on playing in the moment and bringing all available focus and practice to the game at hand.

Zen Golf

Zen Golf
Author: Joseph Parent
Publisher: Doubleday
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2002-06-18
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0385507151

A highly original and groundbreaking book from a noted PGA coach and Buddhist instructor • “The lessons in Zen Golf make the mental game seem so simple. Dr. Parent has given me very effective methods for working with thoughts and emotions, and for taking the negatives out of the picture.” —Vijay Singh, Masters and PGA Champion By combining classic insights and stories from Zen tradition, Zen Golf helps eliminate the mental distractions that routinely cause poor shots and loss of concentration, allowing golfers to feel in “the zone” that professionals have learned to master. The best players know that golf is a game of confidence, and most important, concentration–the ability to focus and block out distraction. The goal of achieving clear thought is also at the heart of Buddhist teachings. PGA coach and Buddhist instructor Dr. Joseph Parent draws on this natural connection and teaches golfers how to clear their minds, achieve ultimate focus, and play in the moment for each shot. Zen Golf presents a simple system for building “mental game mastery.” Dr Parent’s unique PAR Approach (focusing on Preparation, Action, and Response to Results) guides golfers with specific techniques for each aspect of their games. In chapters such as “How to Get From the Practice Tee to the First Tee”, “You Produce What You Fear”, and “How to Enjoy a Bad Round of Golf”, the author shares a personal teaching regimen that has helped improve the games of professionals and amateurs alike. Clear, concise, and enlightening, Zen Golf shows golfers how to prepare for, execute, and equally important, respond the results of any golf shot. A different approach to golf instruction, this book shapes ancient philosophies into new teachings.

The Inner Game of Tennis

The Inner Game of Tennis
Author: W. Timothy Gallwey
Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks
Total Pages: 193
Release: 1997-05-27
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0679778314

The timeless guide to achieving the state of “relaxed concentration” that’s not only the key to peak performance in tennis but the secret to success in life itself—part of the bestselling Inner Game series, with more than one million copies sold! “Groundbreaking . . . the best guide to getting out of your own way . . . Its profound advice applies to many other parts of life.”—Bill Gates, GatesNotes (“Five of My All-Time Favorite Books”) This phenomenally successful guide to mastering the game from the inside out has become a touchstone for hundreds of thousands of people. Billie Jean King has called the book her tennis bible; Al Gore has used it to focus his campaign staff; and Itzhak Perlman has recommended it to young violinists. Based on W. Timothy Gallwey’s profound realization that the key to success doesn’t lie in holding the racket just right, or positioning the feet perfectly, but rather in keeping the mind uncluttered, this transformative book gives you the tools to unlock the potential that you’ve possessed all along. “The Inner Game” is the one played within the mind of the player, against the hurdles of self-doubt, nervousness, and lapses in concentration. Gallwey shows us how to overcome these obstacles by trusting the intuitive wisdom of our bodies and achieving a state of “relaxed concentration.” With chapters devoted to trusting the self and changing habits, it is no surprise then, that Gallwey’s method has had an impact far beyond the confines of the tennis court. Whether you want to play music, write a novel, get ahead at work, or simply unwind after a stressful day, Gallwey shows you how to tap into your utmost potential. No matter your goals, The Inner Game of Tennis gives you the definitive framework for long-term success.

Zen Tennis

Zen Tennis
Author: Paul Mutimer
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2012
Genre:
ISBN: 9780987257482

Zennis

Zennis
Author: Peter Spang
Publisher: TarcherPerigee
Total Pages: 260
Release: 1998-04
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

Professional player and coach Peter Spang combines Zen and tennis--he calls it Zennis--to defeat the demons that trip up your tennis game. Whether novice or advanced player, anyone can master Zennis techniques. With seven unusual on-court exercises, meditation tips, and a new way of practicing strokes, Spang puts an exciting new spin on the game.

The Zen of Tennis

The Zen of Tennis
Author: Nancy Koran
Publisher: Koran Pubs Jerusalem
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2002-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780967979687

This is a reference book filled with ideas and techniques including quotes and stories from over 50 tennis greats and celebrities. Learn about the importance of etiquette and the proper mind-set which will help you achieve your fullest potential as a player and reshape your life forever.

Zen Putting

Zen Putting
Author: Joseph Parent
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2007
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781592402670

The bestselling author of "Zen Golf" presents a new book of profound wisdom and proven techniques for achieving the confidence in putting that all golfers know is the key to peak performance on the greens.

Zen Tennis

Zen Tennis
Author: Paul Mutimer
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 163
Release: 1996-11-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780732257262

Explains how to blend meditation and tennis by employing such techniques as focusing on the ball, meditating between playing points, and moving like a crane on the court

Zen of Tennis

Zen of Tennis
Author: Nancy Koran
Publisher: Koran
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2002
Genre:
ISBN: 9780967979694

A reference book filled with ideas, techniques, and quotations and stories from more than 50 tennis greats and celebrities. Learn about the importance of etiquette and the proper mind-set, which will help anyone achieve their fullest potential as a player and reshape their life forever.