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The Inner Game of Tennis

The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance

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The Inner Game of Tennis

Written by: W. Timothy Gallwey
Narrated by: Dan Woren
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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. Personal Development Personal Success Sports Psychology Tennis Sports Game Sports Performance

What the critics say

“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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I liked the common sense spproach and simple ideas. However, like anything worthwhile, mastery will take consistent practice and time

Applicable for any aspect of life

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a total game changer for my bowling game that will allow me to be more patient with ensuring self 2 develops. this is a great book for every day life, as well.

this book was recommended on Bowling This Month.

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This has the potential to be a life changing book, but you can't force it into being one.

Life Changer

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Im going to try this, it sounds like I should have read this 30 years ago

very well thought out

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re reading it to take notes so that I remember the pointers that he provides for the self two

great for fencing

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Timeless information and strategies for any sport. I learned how to use my sport (pickleball) to improve my relationship with life.

Very practical psychology

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Fantastic book on sports psychology. I got a lot out of this despite not being a tennis player. The book lines up well with others in the field like "thinking fast and slow" by Kahneman. #Audible1

Fantastic book on sports psychology.

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Love the principles in this book every bit relevant today. just get out of your way

Read this book 40 years ago.

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Helpful for those hoping to dive into the mental side of sport and life. Would recommend for athletes, coaches and leaders.

Great book and excellent execution

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Hard to evaluate this, will have to revisit and review in proper when summer comes.

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