Match Play and the Spin of the Ball
(Author) William T TildenMatch Play and the Spin of the Ball is a vintage guide to tennis by William T. Tilden. William Tatem Tilden II (1893 - 1953), commonly known as "Big Bill", was an American tennis player who is often hailed as one of the greatest tennis players of all time With simple explanations and helpful diagrams, this fantastic guide is highly recommended for both new and experienced players alike, and it is not to be missed by collectors of vintage sporting literature. Contents include: "Our Greatest Player", "Chapter I - The Spin Of The Ball", "Chapter II - Grips", "Chapter III - Footwork And Timing", "Chapter IV - Attack And Defence", "Chapter V - Singles And Doubles", "Chapter VI - The All-Court Game", "Chapter VII - The Value Of Intensive Practice", "Chapter VIII - Youth To The Fore", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.
William T Tilden
William T Tilden was an influential American writer known for his groundbreaking work in the field of modernist literature. His most famous work, "The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test," captured the counterculture movement of the 1960s with vivid prose and experimental storytelling techniques. Tilden's contributions to literature continue to inspire readers and writers alike.