The Inner Game of Tennis

The timeless million-copy phenomenon that provides not only the key to peak performance in tennis, but the secrets to success in life itself.

‘Groundbreaking . . . I still give it to friends today’ – Bill Gates

Described by Billie Jean King as her ‘tennis bible’, Timothy Gallwey’s international bestseller has been essential reading for players of all abilities since it was first published in 1974. With a new foreword from Bill Gates.

Instead of concentrating on how to improve your technique, Timothy Gallwey starts from the understanding that ‘every game is composed of two parts, an outer game and an inner game’. The former is played against opponents on the court, but the latter is a battle within ourselves as we try and overcome self-doubt and anxiety. It is often won or lost before a ball has been hit.