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 | | TST 3 | Tennis Science & Technology 3
Editors: S. Miller and J. Capel-Davies
ISBN 1-903013-34-8
Publisher: International Tennis Federation
The Proceedings from the 3rd ITF International Congress on Tennis Science & Technology. Click here for a contents list.
 | | TST 2 | Tennis Science & Technology 2
Editor: S. Miller
ISBN 0-632-05638-X
Publisher: International Tennis Federation
Since the first ITF TST congress was held in 2000, science and technology have continued to play an import role in the advancement of tennis in the 21st century. New materials and technologies have facilitated changes to all aspects of tennis, much of which is covered in this book.
The International Tennis federation is proud to present the second in a series of the best papers on the science and technology of tennis from across the world, with universities, manufacturers and the sport's governing bodies (including the ITF, the world governing body) all represented. By including equipment, sport science, facilities and the game as themes, this text provides a comprehensive overview of innovative research in tennis, as evidenced by papers on tennis court lighting, automated line-calling systems, scoring methods, computer-based training and tennis ball dynamics. Click here for a contents list.
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Tennis Science & Technology
Editors: S.J. Haake & A.O. Coe
ISBN 0-632-05638-X
Publisher: Blackwell Science
This book brings together a selection of international papers collated by the International Tennis Federation Technical Centre. The papers come from a variety of sources including manufacturers, universities, national ruling bodies and the ITF. Four main themes - equipment, sports science, facilities and the game itself - are covered, representing work carried out in over 20 countries.
The themes dealt with are diverse and comprehensive, ranging from construction of a championship grass court to the technical intricacies of the aerodynamics of tennis balls. The role of the player is also considered making this an important book for all those involved in the game of tennis from researchers to coaches to players. Click here for a contents list.
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Other publications are available as downloadable pdf files, just click on the appropriate link below.
 | | ITF Approved Balls, Classified Surfaces & Recognised Courts 2011 - a guide to products and test methods |
ITF Approved Tennis Balls, Classified Surfaces & Recognised Courts 2011 - a guide to products and test methods
The ITF publishes an annual booklet which lists the approved tennis balls and classified court surfaces for the calendar year. The booklet also supplies information on the testing procedures for ball approval and court surface classification as well as listing manufacturers contact details.
New to this publication is the section entitled "ITF Recognition of Tennis Courts". ITF Recognition is an acknowledgement that a court meets the recommendations provided in the ”ITF Guide to Test Methods for Tennis Court Surfaces”.
To request a copy, please email the Technical Department with your name and address to technical@itftennis.com or alternatively, please click on the link below to download a copy.
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