How to improve your game & discover your true potential by increasing your concentration willpower & confidence Described by Billie Jean King as her 'tennis bible' Timothy Gallwey's multi-million bestseller including a new introduction from acclaimed sports psychologist Geoff Beattie has been a phenomenon for players of all abilities since it was first published in 1972 Instead of concentrating on how to improve your technique it starts from the understanding that 'every game is composed of two parts an outer game & an inner game' The former is played against opponents on the court but the latter is a battle within ourselves as we try & overcome self-doubt & anxiety It is often won or lost before a ball has been hit Gallwey's revolutionary approach built on a foundation of Zen thinking & humanistic psychology will teach you how to develop your concentration work on your gamesmanship & help you break bad habits You will also learn how to trust yourself on the court & how to maintain clarity of mind throughout the match giving you a clear psychological advantage over your opponent Whether you are an amateur or a pro The Inner Game of Tennis is essential reading for overcoming the self-doubt nervousness & lapses of concentration that can keep a player from winning It is guaranteed to change the way you play tennis forever