Demonstrations of good play in tennis on a grass court and a hard court with comments by Harry Hopman. Emphasizes the need for good balance, skill in service, a great variety of strokes, and agile footwork; with some sequences in slow motion. Top Australian players are shown in action, including Tony Roche, John Newcombe, Owen Davidson and Lesley Turner. Concludes with the 1965 Australian Singles Finals, in black and white, with Roy Emerson and Fred Stolle.
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ACMI Identifier
001845
Language
English
Subject categories
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Professional sports
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Sports - Australia
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Tennis
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Tennis - Coaching
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Tennis - Tournaments
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)