Winning at a tournament and league level is Dictated by mental and physical conditioning, not shot making. This book tackles the mental aspect, giving tips on how to think about each point with winning (not shot making) in mind. It helps you deconstruct your Opponents' game, as well as your own, so did you just plain win. Plus, having read this book and using it will give you a mental confidence. I keep it in my tennis bag, not to read during change overs, but to remind me That I'm there to win. It's that simple. Another reviewer Noted That HEART TENNIS is the theoretic, while Winning Ugly is the downright practical. Or instead you can just go buy yet another book That shows you a different way to hit your forehand volley. It's your pick. Gilbert's a winner, and the book is engaging reading as well.