The problem with reading a book about tennis is that, in order to improve, you need to actually implement the lessons. Videotaping myself on the court is not something that I am comfortable doing, yet it is a critical piece of Westermann’s advice, so that’s on me, not the author. Additionally, I received the audio version of the book, which repeatedly referenced the charts in the book and the accompanying videos. I requested a copy of the PDF and at 100 pages, I could have just read the book. So, this review is based on the content of the written pages, not on the audiobook or on whether or not I was able to implement Westermann’s tips.

Westermann is an expert at figuring out what a tennis player needs to improve her game. The book was filled with useful tips, strategies and links to videos. I really liked the way Westermann breaks up his tips by learning style: This is what a visual or an auditory or a kinesthetic learner might to do learn this technique. Each drill has a goal followed by a few progressions. The professional videos that accompany the drills are taken from 2 angles. The five-minute warm-up video will become an essential part of my pre-game, and I plan on rewatching the videos that focus on the skills that I am working to improve.

Additionally, I will be implementing Westermann’s idea of keeping a tennis journal, where I can keep track of what I am learning, and write reflections on my progress.

This tennis book is instructive and useful. My only regret is that I don’t live close to Westermann to receive in-person lessons!

My thanks to NetGalley for an Advanced Readers Copy of this book. All opinions are my own and not biased in any way.