Helping coaches and players streamline their learning systems, improve their performance, and further their understanding and enjoyment of the game, this book provides an entertaining and enlightening look at the physics behind how to use a racquet to change the speed and direction of a tennis ball. Distinguishing the science from the folklore and myth, it makes the physics of tennis understandable to players of all skill levels. Important issues such as the role of string tension, the meaning of power, the importance of swing weight, and the relevance of the various sweet spots are addressed. Athletes are shown how to play better tennis by obeying the laws of the universe, optimizing equipment for ultimate performance, and understanding the dynamics of tennis events. From speed-to-spin ratios and shock vibration scales to choosing string on a moist day, this guide covers it all.
Howard Brody Livres






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How Medicine's Dependence on the Pharmaceutical Industry Undermines Professional Ethics
- 382pages
- 14 heures de lecture
The book critiques the longstanding relationship between medical professionals and the pharmaceutical industry, highlighting how this alliance undermines public trust. Howard Brody emphasizes the need to recognize the various ways these industries interact, suggesting that true understanding and solutions require accountability from the medical profession itself. It serves as a critical reminder for those seeking ethical and high-quality medical care, urging a reevaluation of the integrity within the healthcare system.
In this insightful book, Howard Brody explores the physics of tennis, explaining how elements like racket shape, string pattern, and court surfaces affect gameplay. Through laboratory testing and computer modeling, he provides practical tips for players to leverage this understanding to enhance their performance on the court.
Technical Tennis
- 152pages
- 6 heures de lecture
What are the single most important variables in racquet performance? What racquet and string features combine to provide the most control, comfort, and feel? How can a player create maximum spin? This informative primer answers these and other elusive equipment and performance-related questions that perennially plague hackers and experts alike. A simplified, layperson's companion to the authors' previous work, The Physics and Technology of Tennis , this conveniently sized guide to selecting racquets and strings includes bite-sized explanations of the possible expectations of equipment choices.
Swimming with Piranhas: Surviving the Politics of Professional Wrestling
- 430pages
- 16 heures de lecture
The memoir offers a candid glimpse into the tumultuous world of professional wrestling politics through Howard Brody's personal experiences as the former president of the National Wrestling Alliance. He shares memorable encounters with influential figures like Vince McMahon and Hulk Hogan, highlighting both the challenges and triumphs he faced. Brody's narrative provides a unique historical perspective on the wrestling industry, revealing the dynamics and relationships that shape its landscape.
The book delves into the contentious dynamics between healthcare professionals and the pharmaceutical sector, highlighting ethical dilemmas and controversies that arise from this relationship. It offers a critical examination of the implications for medical integrity and advocates for various reforms aimed at enhancing both the profession's ethics and the public regulation of the industry.
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