1887 Lawn TENNIS Game of Skill Peile Strategy Rules Sports Exercise Racquet
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1887 Lawn TENNIS Game of Skill Peile Strategy Rules Sports Exercise Racquet
“The depressing thing about tennis is that no matter how good I get, Ill never be as good as a wall.”
― Mitch Hedberg
A rare 19th-century guide on how to play tennis by S.C. Peile. This American edition includes tips and strategy for all skill levels including beginners, as well as section specifically for ladies as participants. Other important contents include:
Mechanics
Over-had serves
Serves and returns with ball spin
Common faults
Necessary equipment – court, nets, rackets, etc.
General rules
Rules for singles and doubles matches
The disregarded rules
Rules for officials
This book includes small, in-text diagrams and figures illustrating the court, strategies, and dimensions. Edited by Richard Sears
Item number: #1452
Price: $399
PEILE, Solomon Charles Frederick
Lawn tennis as a game of skill : With latest revised laws as played by the best clubs
New York : Scribners Sons, 1887.
Details:
Collation complete with all pages: 101p
Illustrated with in-text illustrations and figures
Binding: Hardcover; tight & secure
Language: English
Size: ~7in X 4.5in (18cm x 12cm)
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Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
1452
“The depressing thing about tennis is that no matter how good I get, Ill never be as good as a wall.”
― Mitch Hedberg
A rare 19th-century guide on how to play tennis by S.C. Peile. This American edition includes tips and strategy for all skill levels including beginners, as well as section specifically for ladies as participants. Other important contents include:
Mechanics
Over-had serves
Serves and returns with ball spin
Common faults
Necessary equipment – court, nets, rackets, etc.
General rules
Rules for singles and doubles matches
The disregarded rules
Rules for officials
This book includes small, in-text diagrams and figures illustrating the court, strategies, and dimensions. Edited by Richard Sears
Item number: #1452
Price: $399
PEILE, Solomon Charles Frederick
Lawn tennis as a game of skill : With latest revised laws as played by the best clubs
New York : Scribners Sons, 1887.
Details:
Collation complete with all pages: 101p
Illustrated with in-text illustrations and figures
Binding: Hardcover; tight & secure
Language: English
Size: ~7in X 4.5in (18cm x 12cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
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1887 Lawn TENNIS Game of Skill Peile Strategy Rules Sports Exercise Racquet
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