Momentum: The Hidden Force in Tennis

Momentum is a hidden force. You can sense it when competing or spectating. It is the tide of energy between the two competitors; the impetus gained from the competition. And for the first time ever, former tennis professional and expert coach, Alistair Higham, shares over five years of dedicated research on a subject which has mystified tennis players for decades.

In this ground-breaking book, you will discover how momentum can be harnessed and turned to your advantage to gain the upper hand. The theory is explained in an easy to follow format, while practical examples explain what it feels like when momentum is for you, against you or neutral.

So if you are brushing up your skills or honing your match play, then measure your momentum too.

• Chapter 1: Introducing Momentum
• Chapter 2: Identifying and Controlling Momentum
• Chapter 3: Further Tips for Controlling Momentum
• Chapter 4: Momentum and the Wider Picture

Alistair Higham was born in Lancashire in 1965 and grew up in Cumbria. He graduated with a degree in teaching, then played tennis as a professional for two years, ending up in Nottingham in 1989 to be county coach for five years. In 1994 he was appointed as a national coach for the LTA, and has been an elected member of the British Tennis Coaches' Association for the last nine years. His initiatives include the BTCA Player Plus tournament - the biggest 13 and under international tournament in the UK. Alistair is married to Joanne, and they have two sons, Andrew and Jonathon.