Excerpt from On the Court and Off
I wish to place on record my sincere thanks to Mr Wallis Myers, who has been good enough to edit this work for me and to give me the benefit of a vast experience, and who has further afforded me great assistance in the arrangement of the photo graphs and the subject matter.
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Most of my notes were made in slowS candinavian trains or in journeying between London and Manchester ;and though I am not of a literary turn of mind I can truthfully say that compiling them has given me genuine pleasure. Of course it is difficult to teach lawn tennis by the written word, but I venture to hope that all those in the early stages of proficiency will be able to formulate ideas which will improve their game. I am greatly indebted to my friends, Mrs Larcombe and M.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This charming book, penned by Anthony Wilding, one of the greatest tennis players of the early 20th century, shares his insights into the game that brought him fame. Wilding's distinct perspective combines elements of memoir with instructional guide, detailing his techniques for mastering strokes, developing tactics, and even getting started in the sport. With guidance on all aspects of the game, covering then-novel concepts like volleying, Wilding's wisdom remains timely and practical for aspiring players today. For Wilding, tennis was more than a game â" it was an expression of elegance and skill. His devotion to the sport infused every aspect of his life, leading him to become the first player to win the Wimbledon championship six times, a feat which cemented his place as a true sporting legend. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330583906_0
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