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ALHAMBRA

COCHET'S BRILLIANT

TREATISE ON TENNIS

IDEAL FORM·ULA FOR THE FOREHAND DRIVE

IMPORTANCE OF MORAL FORCES

When the United States of America į this, but only after this, that he begun won the Davis Cup from Australasia} to work on the courts with racket in in 1920 and held it for the next six land. "I do hat know, wheller my years through the dominance of W. method was perfect, but I have al- T. Tilden and W. M. Johnston, lawn ways found 11 successful, and that is tennis had reached h stage in its why I feel Justifled in recommending

development which Ita protingonists) IL" favoured the all-court gaune, a blend

tha

FOREHAND FORMULA

the.

of baseline play and judicious net-

Cochet omits little in a very full attack. Twier France reached challenge round of the Davis Cup, to review of his subject, taking he turned back by the power of reader through the basic principles of stroke of the defenders. By 1826, the game, how to hit and give direc- however, the French began to make tion to the ball, the various stroken, impression on their American tactles, the theory of angles, etc.. and rivate:

they were evolving neweg play-an Important unpublished melheds of offener to thwart Tilden's theories,

Here is Cochet's formula for the cannon-bal service and Johnston's

driver of the foremod ferre driving. In 1927 the Cup was production

to France when Lacoste and "The preparation for the stroke must Laketi Cochet both beat Johnston and the commence at the, Intest

before Just the former beat Tilden,

ball touches the ground. This What was the secret of the French involves a very accurate estimation successes? Coche believes that the of the time at your disposal to carry French team

owed their successes tot nut; it is pity if, once you have their theory of playing closer to the war the racket into pusskin, there

should be

period, bafl, pressing for a puistion

any waiting

When which

movement is mere and more forward and which properly rarried out the m pm. of (pogled strokes, of vollesleg is be supple and continuous, from mid-wart and so far is his should resemble a kind of ring which beture I was voncerned of offensive!

sve! the mcket describes faster and faster balf-volleys and of the early hit ball In short, greater speed in the raffle the speed andmed by alloying the keit a shorter time on its trajeeting, at half a yard or a yard marer is the contart.

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COCHET'S FAITH -

Et

Dhe nir: starting at relatively slow pare, then gathering mors and inze pered until the netual hitting of the bid, when the follow throuds ruins

A

the Sale racket

little the rear, www.brantes The dk tere bend, and the body turns [:łuchoty on its hips, as if curried away A mutation in the op-

Jingles play Coedel par by Har faith to a crubination of this barel'nej poste direction tukes place when the game and of the volley, and for sound | arm savings the racket forward. Tubs reason. It is all a question of adapt-rutation entfed, the action of the body ing one's powers to their attrast, he continu by mettes of a slight_for- says in his new book, "The Art off ward flexion, the effect of white is Temis" (darzolds 5). It is placloud tri Inmart asperuter favor to the that tall stature and long lines are stre

stroke. At the same time, the weight advantages out to be despised- tall, of the body will pass from the log players are usually „specialists m behind to the leg in front, and thị, volleying: and men who me a frille to will add to the force of the inne heavy

Laine, pact, "And this is as it should be. On tha As for

I am concerned, says baseline they can exploit their powers Curbet, I execute my forehand stroke by striking hand, whereas by get-in as sober a fashion as possibile,

tend to remain on tar base

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OHIC

Jona Oworn, Ohio State's phenomenal one-man track team not only took first places in the 100 and 200-yard dashes, the broad jump and low hurdles in a recent Athletic meeting, but be equalled the world's record of 9,4 seconds in the century. He's shown finish.. ing with Foy Drover, U.S.C., a close second. The Trojans and Ohio Stutes tied in their meal at Columbus,

23925147 Brde Jesudne Srebaritateak FORC

SCHMELING IS NO. } CHALLENGER

FOR BRADDOCK'S TITLE

New York; July 21.

The New York Boxing Com- mission to-day amounced that it peregitime d Cax Zenineling, the German heavyweight, and con- queror, af the unconquerable Jue Louis, n the No. Ieliallenger for Braddock's envyweight title of the world, United Feena,

Australia Will Be Powerful

Custhaved from Pepe S.)

Hee Leyland would he just pimut twe of the watest nuisances our bow, lers could run int

rashing they enter a sphere where des not prepare my stroke mich, which OLYMPIC BASKETBALL again, and I think Paynter, after

swiftness and agility count and heavy, allows me to gain time; I hardly move players are at a disadvantage."

my elbow from my body: I do not use

· Cochet's treatise on the game is ufi the shoulder and the art much, but more than ordinary. value to the rely to the utmost on the action of the literature of lawn tennis, and "The forearm and wrist i take the ball Art of Tennis" should fully dispel (near the body, so near that, my sem any doubt which may have existedi rarely has sufficient room to extend that the French wizard played by itself to its full length. Lacoste con- Instinct" without knowledge of the siders that the swiftness of my ball fundamental principles of the game. Is due to the manner in which I thrust Cochet brings to bear a wide ex- the height of my body forward in perience of playing conditions on his striking. In order to do this, It in subject and it is evident that in his essential that my feet should be as way he has made as close a study correctly placed as possible, to ensure of the game's finer points as did his that my equilibrium, should not be team-minte R, Lacoste, The attract- upset, All this does not, perhaps, veness of his book is greatly enhanced | constitute

29

Jo

Bulgaria, Britain And Germany Withdraw

to win.uited Press.

do

"Leyland, take it, is sure to come

what we have seen out here, would more than justify himself,

"I have high hopes that a ying- ster named Wyeth, of Queensland, will prove to be our left-hand bow- ter he is really great on a wickel that will do a bit.

In

Berlin, July 21.

"I should get the trip to Eng- Bulgarin, Britain and Germany baye fand next me. If so, you will cratched enving 22 entries for the,

see something good for the eyes. Olympic Basketball competition.

Germany withdrew after the

"We out here are oxpecting 'Gubby' had over Allen, to lead the English side. Japanese and Filipinos whelmed a provisional German team. fact, he was my selection, you will The Boni entries for the polo have remember, when Jardine departed

Britain, these shores. unity that is very classi-been received and include

Rest censored. by a fine series of cinematograph pie- cal (but what does classical mean) many, with the Argentina faynured Argentina, Mexiço, Hungary and Ger- tures showing the beginning, middle but the action as a whole is coherent,

GIVE AND TÁKE and Anish of various strokes. as simple and logical. It is for you to

As I feared, the 31.C.C.-anxious played by the author, 278 shots all find out by experience in the applica- tuld, nor has the work suffered in the tion of general principles which kind of factors which are very difficult to tralia have agreed to our request to as player. "They constitute a set for peace and recognising that Aus- process of its transition from the of forehand stroke will suit you best.”

measure in terms French

of other things, try the new b.. law in the ferth- Buder the hending

strategy 24

Nevertheless, have endeavoured to coming Test-have conceded the "NOT DOGMATIC

"pryrhotary" Cochre sape-thue 15 the u187-- nimente opinion of champions that Torra

so, could eite numerous in=| eight-ball_over, But have yet to mount bable,

blach Without being dogmatic in his ad- audacious valleying as to tire him. Another

evrb stances when, although tired and not meet an English bowler of any pace

in form. I have managed to constrain--and subjected, therefore, to vice to the young player Cochet common optakan la that a woning stroke

luck to my side, if you are willing greater strain in these Turkish-bath suggests that is important that the played against Innte, and that

to admit that luck Is something that Tests who likes the idea.. player should choose instinctively, ide. For a long time Cochet's eponents really exists. When I think of my ng wil conta a pontest of tendine met be accept intelligently, the method pinged systematically to his backband, fat

Readers hovo builted me with "see- of game and the style best adapted in the enl he found that he devriped quita

past matches, refect that those of ing only one side-England." But to his powers, 11 would be foolish, reprctable barkhand stroke himself. "My

brought me the that isn't the truth. AUST to decide: " will volley like Bora ere in this served me in the most satisfaction have sometimes by en The eight-ball system over-taxes

those in which have ruperity of teacher." or will be systematic and

given the the fast or medium-pace bowler, and Never night of the fact that whatever

warst show of lawn tennis, but which eo favours the batsman And aren't tough like Lateste.” hope! The may be the calibre of your opponem, there

I have, nevertheless, won owing to Test scores--720 for six at Lord's, way you will play, he says, exists in be a method of harassing bins and counters

my will to conquer, my confide ce in 1930; 627 for nine at Manchester. you, potentially before you touch at the effectivene of his play. It 3- ways exlats, saya fuehet, wo if you mak tacket for the first bine. You have, it the chances you will find the You

my star and a intensive concentra- 1934; 600 Melbourne, 1924-5: 036. tion on each ball. "natural" way of playing, which is will often find gratult. feine unknown

Sydney, 1928-8---of such nbird size determined by your height, your

"Will-power, confidence, concentra-ing to Trove beyond all doubt that the parts. In such cases, it be, of course, suppleness, your nerves, your intel-insane, then this paper wound faculty of analysis constitute game has been out of balance? what I would call the weapons, the What has been Kained on squipment, or, if you like, the moral round-abouts the log-before forces of the tennis player. If 1 de change may be lost on the swings tu feated Tillen with a certain regu- the eight-ball over.

towards the end of his career

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Konee, and your reflexes. Find und beshate in devote the first. lan or three güns wh: 1

Explore it is as soon as possible and to the pudy' of your internist. stick to it.

his backbaril stroke; It wentist be very go prising if it turned wit to be ne go na the

Entha

them which have

as an

لادا

Give and take' is good. But Aus-

taken with the other,

Cachet reconnmenis participation in forehand. Find out expetly brise gened it in farms, amateur, it was because I had tralia bave given with one hand and sports other than lawa tennis for the Seralnie his leg-play: perhage, le gives rising player. "A champion must be les men than is desirable,

him to the net and see wehnt has volieys at a feeling that the result was being more or less at home at all sports, me. Indirt on him a long rally, net influenced by forces mysterious and whether he is a devotee of athletics, sarily mold, but which makes him run from

yet real which were operating in my ruger, eyeling, etc. All have the court to the other, then listen to him

favour: I invoked these forets, while same objective, the quest of physical of three games, previled you have had yet bething as he change siden. At the end development,

Tilden feared them. The truth is The English Golf Union Team and He emphasises the wits about you, it is no kanger an unknown

that such feelings were merely a reserves for the International importance of rest in the preparation player who is facing giss You Abould have of the player for the championship

reflection of my growing confidence, matches among the four home coun- whale marter all the elements of the mkm. tournament. Rest and rest alone can to move it. Nevertheless, the matter is more

and will that remains to be stone is to proceed. while Tilden's confidence was waning ties at Prestwick on July 29, 30 and

at the same time. He got into give the player that nervous poise complicated

the 31 la: than. It seems t invious habit of being defeated, which is a H. G. Bentley (Hesketh), which he requires. It is for this rea- enough that you will not be the enis player

L.. G. fatal thing for a champlon. Reason- Crawley (Bracepoth Castle), F. son that in his preparation in defend-who repares for the match. Your penent ing the Davis Cup in the years 1928 you are making.

will a doubt make the same calcužsiluns on ing on the saire lines, I believe that Francis (Sunningdale), G. A. HR lo 1932, the first act of the course of why Your own tactles Ahould be flexible parative failure when

one of the causes of Lacoste's com- (Sandy Ledge), E. F. Storey (Adding- revere training which he underwent ah to take account of those of your

after beington), C. Stowe (Penn), T. J. Thirsk absent for three years he returned to (Bridlington), C. W. Timms (Royal to retire into the heart of the anent on the court. country, "far from the

Finally, Cochet says he has often the courts, was the shattering of his liverpool) and C, J. H. Tolley worry and agitation of business," and to remain so-called noral forces, or the im- mund of his faculties of concentra-L. Bentley (Hesketh) and P. W. L. 1

tried to estimate the part which the self-confidence and an imperfect com- (Royal and Ancient): Reserves A there for a fortnight. It was after ponderables have played in his career tion."

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