That's Tennis: Teaching Children How to Play Tennis (Digital eBook PDF)

Instant digital download: the complete full-colour book (60 pages) as a PDF eBook, ready to read on a tablet, phone or computer, or to print at home.

Learn tennis with magical monsters

That's Tennis introduces children aged 4 to 8 to tennis through a team of friendly tennis monsters, each with their own special skill. Super Serve teaches the serve, Miss Forehand and Mr Backhand show the groundstrokes, Footwork Kid shows how to move, and Volley Girl, Smash Master, Sneaky Slice, Little Dropper and Lob Dude each bring a new shot to life.

Co-written by former WTA-ranked player Saša Klaneček and Chris Dixon, creator of the That's Okay feelings books.

Inside the book

• The parts of a tennis court, explained simply
• Easy-to-follow grips: chopper, forehand and two-handed backhand
• Step-by-step pages for the serve, forehand, backhand, volley, smash, slice, drop shot and lob
• Calm Ace's tips for staying calm under pressure: breathing, counting and kind self-talk
• Fun facts about the four Grand Slams
• Red and orange ball scoring and rules for children's tournaments, with tips for parents
• What to pack in a tennis bag, plus an index of tennis words

About the authors

Saša, from Maribor in Slovenia, started playing tennis at 4 and became Slovenia's number one junior, winning national titles in singles and doubles. She represented Slovenia at the Junior Fed Cup and reached a career-high WTA singles ranking of 947 before playing NCAA Division 1 tennis for Arizona State University from 2017 to 2021, where she had the team's longest unbeaten run in her first season. She has more than five years' experience coaching children and teens.

Chris Dixon writes and illustrates the That's Okay books, which help children understand their emotions through colourful creatures. That's Tennis brings the same friendly creatures to sport, with tips for handling nerves and pressure on court.

What readers say

"Really excellent book for the kids, haven't come across a tennis teaching book as informative, colourful and engaging for the kids, who love the illustrations. Highly recommended."

Peter D., Amazon UK, verified purchase

"It's the perfect guide for children to learn tennis beyond the court breaking down grips, strokes, points, and even the finer technical details in such a fun, easy-to-understand way."

Nikki Paige, Amazon UK, verified purchase

Format: PDF eBook of the 60-page paperback edition. You'll receive a download link by email straight after purchase. This is a digital product and nothing will be posted.