Books with author Patricia Hegarty

Help parents and kids get out on the courts and playing tennis quickly! Andy Ace takes parents and kids on a fun-filled journey from the sporting goods department to the courts to learn the strokes and some tips for practicing. The journey ends with the story of an exciting match with Danny Deuce! Full-color illustrations are included with easy to follow descriptions to help players of all ages get out on the courts and playing tennis quickly. Andy wrote this book to help his mom and dad, his sister Alley, and her friends Chip and Lucy to get out on the courts and play tennis. In it, you will learn about the game of tennis, including things like: - what equipment you will need - how to make the court smaller for beginners - how to hold the racquet - how to warm up - how to move your feet - how to serve and hit all the strokes He has included his favorite games and drills which parents and kids can do together. You will learn about tennis etiquette and sportsmanship. You also will learn about match play as you follow me through an exciting match with Danny Deuce.