The Inner Game of Tennis
The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance
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An accessible, invaluable guide to mastering your “inner game” to ensure success on and off the court—part of the bestselling Inner Game series, with more than one million copies sold!
“Groundbreaking . . . [The Inner Game of Tennis is] the best book on tennis that I have ever read, and its profound advice applies to many other parts of life.”—Bill Gates, GatesNotes (“Five of my All-Time Favorite Books”)
Master your game from the inside out!
This phenomenally successful guide has become a touchstone for hundreds of thousands of people. Not just for tennis players, or even just for athletes in general, this handbook works for anybody who wants to improve their performance in any activity, from playing music to getting ahead at work. W. Timothy Gallwey, a leading innovator in sports psychology, reveals how to:
- Focus your mind to overcome nervousness, self-doubt, and distractions
- Find the state of “relaxed concentration” that allows you to play at your best
- Build skills by smart practice, then put it all together in match play
Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, Gallwey’s engaging voice, clear examples, and illuminating anecdotes will give you the tools you need to succeed.
©1997 W. Timothy Gallwey (P)2007 Random House, Inc.Critic reviews
“Groundbreaking . . . The Inner Game of Tennis is just as relevant today as it was in 1974. . . . It’s the best book on tennis that I have ever read, and its profound advice applies to many other parts of life.”—Bill Gates, GatesNotes (“Five of my All-Time Favorite Books”)
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- Anonymous User
- 25-05-15
Not Just A Classic! Top Quality Too!
Tim's book is not just a Classic: it is extremely Classy too! A thoroughly excellent read. Tim breaks down the Inner Game and Outer Game with a skilled hand. Many many 'I's have been dotted and 'T's crossed with this one. Awesome read, Tim! Thanks a million!
Success is an Inside Out Job.
Mervyn Barrett
Inevitability Coach at 5sense Management Technologies Ltd
The Key Elements to Your Success are: Outcome - Action - Evaluate - Modify
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- Anonymous User
- 25-03-14
Entertaining!
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Regardless of whether you're a fan of tennis, there are many nuggets of insightful wisdom to be had throughout. We all have a rich inner life & it's this book gets across the importance of learning to trust our bodies & think less.
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- Anonymous User
- 02-01-22
Good concept, dragged out
Very interesting book, well worth a read, but is at least 50% long for the content within.
Also, it is written in a very clumsy style in which the author seems not to understand the use of the word 'they'. Sentences will read "playing someone will be hard when he...", when there is no reason for the masculine to be used. A small thing but a definite distraction throughout.
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- Anonymous User
- 12-10-16
Excellent insight for tennis players
Excellent insight for tennis players and no doubt the inspiration for the book 'the power of now'
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- Anonymous User
- 14-11-20
One of the most important books you will ever read if you are an athlete in any sport
If you are an athlete or a coach of any sport this book is for you.
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- Anonymous User
- 19-02-17
Awesome and Timely Read
I loved the analogies made between the lessons to be learned from principles of how to master the art of playing and winning tennis. The valuable lesson from this is priceless. 👏🏾👏🏾
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- Anonymous User
- 27-05-23
My bible!
Listen to this every couple of years .Love it. Helps me with life and tennis.
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- Anonymous User
- 15-11-17
Awesome
I’m no tennis player but this book spoke my unspoken words to me. It definitely goes way beyond tennis and it’s worth a read for anyone looking to improve whatever they’re doing and/or understand why on a deeper level.
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- Anonymous User
- 16-09-17
Fantastic
Where does The Inner Game of Tennis rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
An excellent read. Right up there and will read it again
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Considering it was written in 1974 it is amazingly fresh and up to date. I've wanted to read this for years and was not disappointed.
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- Anonymous User
- 15-06-23
Really helped my tennis
I was struggling with nervousness, trying too hard, and a sense of guilt for beating the opponent, all the things that the author touched upon. This book was really eye opening, helped me achieve relaxed concentration and play better. Hope to use some of these concepts for work settings too.
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