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Winning Ugly

Mental Warfare in Tennis—-Lessons from a Master

by Brad Gilbert
Steve Jamison
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He's been called the best in the world at the mental game of tennis. Brad Gilbert's strokes may not be pretty, but looks aren't everything. He has beaten the Tour's biggest names—all by playing his "ugly" game.
Now, in Winning Ugly, Gilbert teaches recreational players how to win more often without necessarily even changing their strokes. The key to success, he says, is to become a better thinking player—to recognize, analyze, and capitalize. That means outthinking opponents before, during, and after a match; forcing him or her to play your game. Gilbert's unconventional advice includes:
  • How to identify the seven "Hidden Ad Points," and what to do when they come up
  • Six reasons why you should never serve first
  • How to beat a lefty, a retriever, a serve-volley player, and other troublesome opponents
  • How to keep a lead or stop a match from slipping away
  • How to handle psyching and gamesmanship
    • Winning Ugly is an invaluable combat manual for the court, and its tips include "some real gems," according to Tennis magazine. Ultimately, Winning Ugly will help you beat players who have been beating you.

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    • Release date

      June 3, 2013

    • Formats

      • OverDrive Listen audiobook

        • ISBN: 9781452693705
        • File size: 244908 KB
        • Duration: 08:30:13

    • Languages

      • English

    • Reviews

      • Publisher's Weekly

        October 28, 2013
        With an updated introduction for this edition, tennis pro Gilbert delivers advice targeted for amateurs and club players aimed at improving their game via a mixture of mental and physical techniques that may mean they win ugly, but win nonetheless. Charles Constant provides strong narration in this audio edition, balancing Gilbert’s anecdotes, his advice, and the book’s descriptions of match play. The narrator’s deep and assertive voice reflects the authors’ prose and keeps listeners engaged throughout. Constant is at his best when reading tips and guidance in a commanding voice that will help listeners focus and better understand the game. A Touchstone paperback.

      • Publisher's Weekly

        May 31, 1993
        Gilbert's first coach summed up his play thus: ``No forehand. No backhand. No volley. Weak serve.'' What has carried him to the ranks of the top five in 11 years as a pro is his ability to plan and win the mental game, according to Gilbert, writing with TV producer Jamison. Thus the key line in this instructional book for players at all levels is, ``The mind is a terrible thing to waste and tennis players waste it all the time.'' Gilbert warms up by discussing pre-match thinking, getting the right equipment and overcoming nervousness. Then he presents his advice: try to get an early lead and stretch it; above all, destroy your opponent's game plan, varying your strategy according to the type of player he or she is. Finaly, he analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of the stars. This is not a book for the courtly, but those who don't mind winning ugly will be well served. Photos not seen by PW.

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    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

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    • English

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