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Chapter 1: LAWN-TENNIS. BY JAMES DWIGHT.
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A practical handbook aimed at beginners and improving players, the author presents clear instruction on equipment, court layout, and fundamental strokes including service, forehand, backhand, volley, half‑volley, and lob. Emphasis is placed on correct grip, footwork, and avoiding bad habits, with drills such as wall practice and stepwise progression from back‑court play to volleying. Guidance on practice routines, pacing, and playing with stronger partners appears alongside chapters on match strategy, doubles tactics, umpiring, handicap systems like odds and bisque, case rulings, and a compendium of notable tournament winners.

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Title: Lawn-tennis

Author: James Dwight

Release date: October 19, 2018 [eBook #58137]

Language: English

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*** START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK LAWN-TENNIS ***

LAWN-TENNIS.
BY
JAMES DWIGHT.

DEDICATION.


To William Renshaw, Esq., Champion of England, this book is dedicated by his friend and pupil the Author.


LAWN-TENNIS.
BY
JAMES DWIGHT.

PUBLISHED BY
WRIGHT & DITSON, BOSTON, U. S. A.,
AND
“PASTIME” OFFICE, 28 PATERNOSTER ROW,
LONDON, E. C.


COPYRIGHT
1886,
By JAMES DWIGHT.