How to Tell if Your Child is Burned Out on Tennis?
Posted in: Blog | Published on: October 23, 2023 | Written By: adminTennis is a fantastic sport that can instill discipline, teamwork, and a love for physical activity in your child. However, like any pursuit, it's possible for young tennis players to become burned out if they are pushed too hard or lose their passion for the game. Recognizing the signs of...Continued
How is a Hard Court Different from a Clay Court?
Posted in: Blog | Published on: October 16, 2023 | Written By: adminTennis is a sport that can be played on different types of surfaces, including hard and clay courts. While the game remains the same, the playing styles and strategies can vary drastically depending on the type of court being used. In this blog post, we'll explore the key differences between...Continued
Tennis and Technology: How Innovation is Changing the Game?
Posted in: Blog | Published on: October 9, 2023 | Written By: adminTennis may be a sport that is steeped in long traditions dating back generations, but that doesn’t mean that it’s not subject to the same technological revolution that’s happening in your everyday life, too. These days, advanced racquets, data-driven analytics, and much more are appearing on courts across the country. ...Continued
Tennis Serve Variations: Adding Spin and Power
Posted in: Blog | Published on: October 2, 2023 | Written By: adminWhile tennis is a great sport for anyone, the reality is that it is not a one-size-fits-all sport, especially when it comes to your serve. Every point is a bit like a battle of strategy, and that means every serve you make has to be carefully considered. Not sure how...Continued
Goal Setting in Tennis: Strategies for Long-Term Improvement
Posted in: Blog | Published on: September 25, 2023 | Written By: adminCreating solid goals is a key aspect of developing in any sport, and tennis is no exception. Whether you're an aspiring professional or a recreational player, establishing clear and meaningful goals can propel your progress and lead to long-term improvement on the court. How can you make it happen? Take...Continued
Tennis for Seniors: The Benefits and a Few Modifications That Might Help
Posted in: Blog | Published on: September 18, 2023 | Written By: adminTennis is a fantastic sport that's perfect for people of all ages. regular physical activity is key to helping you maintain your overall health and well-being as you age. In this blog post, we will explore the numerous benefits of playing tennis for seniors and discuss a few modifications that...Continued
Tennis Fitness: Building Endurance and Stamina
Posted in: Blog | Published on: September 11, 2023 | Written By: adminPlaying tennis requires more than just skill and technique; it demands substantial physical endurance and stamina. Building these crucial attributes not only improves your on-court performance but also aids in preventing injuries and enables you to maintain a consistently high level of play throughout long matches. What can you do...Continued
How to Choose the Right Tennis Coach for Your Skill Level: 7 Tips That Can Help
Posted in: Blog | Published on: September 4, 2023 | Written By: adminFinding the right tennis coach is a crucial step towards reaching your goals and building your skills on the court. But with numerous coaches and varying skill levels, how can you ensure a perfect match? Here are seven tips that can make it happen. Assess Your Skill Level Before embarking...Continued
Playing a Grass Court for the First Time? This Guide Can Help!
Posted in: Blog | Published on: August 28, 2023 | Written By: adminUntil the early '70s, almost every tennis court was a grass court. While that's certainly not the norm today, you may still encounter a grass court as you continue to play. What should you know about this unique surface? Take a look! You may have to change your footwork. Grass...Continued
Three Tips You’ll Want In Your Head Before the Next Match
Posted in: Blog | Published on: August 21, 2023 | Written By: adminAre you ready to step onto the tennis court again and ensure the final score is in your favor this match? Tennis is a dynamic and exhilarating sport that challenges your physical abilities, mental acuity, and strategic thinking. Even beginners know that tennis is not just about hitting a ball...Continued
A Few Reasons Tennis is the Best High School Sport
Posted in: Blog | Published on: August 14, 2023 | Written By: adminParticipating in sports during your high school years offers many key benefits. Studies have shown how they can improve not only your physical health but also your ability to manage stress better, perform well in the classroom, and build lasting relationships. Add that to the fact that many have long-term...Continued
Just How Popular is Pro Tennis?
Posted in: Blog | Published on: August 7, 2023 | Written By: adminMost tennis enthusiasts will tell you that people call this "The Sport of a Lifetime." There's a good reason for that. Unlike many other sports you can only play while you're young, tennis is one you can play during your entire life. Perhaps that's why it's such a popular pro...Continued
How to Get a College Tennis Scholarship?
Posted in: Blog | Published on: July 24, 2023 | Written By: adminTennis is easily one of the most watched pro sports in the world today. Tennis tournaments, including Grand Slam events, are broadcasted and watched by millions of viewers worldwide. These tournaments receive extensive media coverage and attract a diverse international audience. More than that, though, tennis tournaments often draw large...Continued
The Best Tennis Forearm Workouts
Posted in: Blog | Published on: July 17, 2023 | Written By: adminWhen you focus on specific areas of your body during a workout, you’re more likely to be able to prevent injury. Remember that stability and strength can only come from your muscles, so building those stabilizing muscles that surround each of your joints can help to decrease the injuries you’ll...Continued
Ending Your Double Fault Problem
Posted in: Blog | Published on: July 10, 2023 | Written By: adminImagine this situation. Your first serve didn’t go quite like you’d planned. You hit the ball a bit out of bounds. You get your second chance. The ball hits the net. It’s yet another double fault, and it just cost you a point. If this is a common issue for...Continued
Dealing With Second Serve Pressure
Posted in: Blog | Published on: July 3, 2023 | Written By: adminIt’s your second serve. The pressure is building. Whether you didn’t hit the lines on your first serve, the ball touched the net and fell, or you made a foot-fault violation, it’s a frustrating position to be in. For many players, the risk of a double fault in this situation...Continued
What Is Your Tennis Grip Size?
Posted in: Blog | Published on: June 26, 2023 | Written By: adminYour racquet is one of the most important parts of your tennis game, and therefore you need to ensure that you always have the right size of grip on it! Having the incorrect grip size can have disastrous consequences for your tennis game, and could cause you to lose more...Continued
How Often Should You Replace Your Tennis Balls?
Posted in: Blog | Published on: June 19, 2023 | Written By: adminLet’s face it-- your tennis ball is starting to look a little sad. Sunbleached, well-worn, and starting to crack at the rubber, it might be time to replace it. But how often should you really be looking for a new ball? And how long can you keep playing with your...Continued
Five Tennis Shots You Should Know
Posted in: Blog | Published on: June 12, 2023 | Written By: adminWhen you’re beginning a new sport, you want to learn as much as possible about how to play it. The very basic, most beginner steps of learning to play tennis are the physical movements you make on the court, and those can include some complicated shots. Here are five great...Continued
Hitting From Your Back Foot
Posted in: Blog | Published on: June 5, 2023 | Written By: adminTennis can be a difficult sport to learn, especially if you were taught a different way before. If you’re looking to get back into the magnificent sport of tennis, you might be a little confused-- should you or should you not transfer your weight as you serve a tennis ball?...Continued
Which is More Powerful– A One Handed or Two Handed Backhand?
Posted in: Blog | Published on: May 22, 2023 | Written By: adminForehands and backhands are integral moves in tennis. In fact, they’re one of the most basic moves to know. Every player has a forehand and a backhand swing in their arsenal, but not everyone knows how to use them properly. If you’re looking to make your backhand more powerful, how...Continued
Some Simple Warm Up Activities You Can Try
Posted in: Blog | Published on: May 15, 2023 | Written By: adminWhen you’re on the court, you need to ensure that your body is in peak physical condition. That means that you need to be warming up and cooling down before and after matches. But how is that the most achievable for beginners? Here are some drills to help you learn...Continued
What Does Spatial Awareness Mean In Tennis?
Posted in: Blog | Published on: May 8, 2023 | Written By: adminYour tennis game is important, and that’s okay! But if you can never tell where the ball is, it might be time to work on your spatial awareness. What is spatial awareness, and how can you improve it? The answer is simpler than you might imagine. What Is Spatial Awareness?...Continued
Improve Your Balance With These Three Tips
Posted in: Blog | Published on: May 1, 2023 | Written By: adminIf you’re looking to improve your tennis game this season, the best place to start is your balance. Many new players-- and even more seasoned ones-- find that they have trouble keeping their balance on the court when trying to catch that next serve, but you don’t have to be...Continued
What Are The Best Energy Bars For Tennis Players?
Posted in: Blog | Published on: April 24, 2023 | Written By: adminWhen you’re on the court, you want to make sure that you have the perfect snack. Lots of snacks claim to be great for athletes, but not all of them are. Here is what you should look for in a perfect tennis energy bar. Carbohydrates Carbohydrates are one of your...Continued
Hitting the Ball Down The Line: A Few Quick Tips
Posted in: Blog | Published on: April 17, 2023 | Written By: adminFinding your way down the line during a match can be difficult for tennis beginners. Learning exactly how and when to travel down the line can increase your chances of winning matches, but first, you need some helpful tips to get started. Here are some of the top ways to...Continued
How Do Tennis Racquet Sizes Work?
Posted in: Blog | Published on: April 10, 2023 | Written By: adminWhen you’re new to the game, you need to ensure that you have the proper-sized racquet. Having the proper racquet can make or break your game, and you need to make sure that the one you have is properly-suited to your hands and playstyle. Here are some tips about how...Continued
5 Steps To Choosing The Perfect Racquet
Posted in: Blog | Published on: April 3, 2023 | Written By: adminWhen you’re just getting into the game, it can be confusing to find your perfect tennis racquet. This process doesn’t have to be difficult, though, and can be simplified into five easy steps to follow. Anytime you need to find a great racquet, just follow these steps, and you’ll be...Continued
Three Unusual Tennis Drills To Try With Your Child
Posted in: Blog | Published on: March 27, 2023 | Written By: adminWhen your child wants to become better at tennis, it can be difficult to know how to help them. If you’re looking for new drills, look no further! It’s important to keep your child engaged throughout the whole process of learning, and by introducing new drills into their weekly routines,...Continued
Should You Learn To Slide On Court?
Posted in: Blog | Published on: March 20, 2023 | Written By: adminSliding on the court. All the best players do it, and all the novice players want to do it. But is this really the best move to make for your career, or is it a flashy move that’s more likely to injure you than work correctly? If you’re a tennis...Continued
How To Know When Your Racket Strings Are About To Die?
Posted in: Blog | Published on: March 13, 2023 | Written By: adminIs your racket looking a little worse for wear? Are you a new player with hand-me-down equipment that’s starting to fray at the edges? Have you just bought a new racket, and you’re not sure how to properly take care of it? You’ve come to the right place. Here’s what...Continued
Training For Your First Tournament – A Quick Guide
Posted in: Blog | Published on: March 6, 2023 | Written By: adminThousands of people train for tennis tournaments each year, and once you’ve reached a playing level of at least 2.5, you’re ready to start playing. How do you even begin to prepare for an event like that one, though? These tips can help make it happen. Don’t Go in with...Continued
Three Unusual Tennis Drills To Try With Your Child
Posted in: Blog | Published on: February 27, 2023 | Written By: adminWhen your child wants to become better at tennis, it can be difficult to know how to help them. If you’re looking for new drills, look no further! It’s important to keep your child engaged throughout the whole process of learning, and by introducing new drills into their weekly routines,...Continued
Should You Learn To Slide On Court?
Posted in: Blog | Published on: February 20, 2023 | Written By: adminSliding on the court. All the best players do it, and all the novice players want to do it. But is this really the best move to make for your career, or is it a flashy move that’s more likely to injure you than work correctly? If you’re a tennis...Continued
How To Know When Your Racket Strings Are About To Die?
Posted in: Blog | Published on: February 13, 2023 | Written By: adminIs your racket looking a little worse for wear? Are you a new player with hand-me-down equipment that’s starting to fray at the edges? Have you just bought a new racket, and you’re not sure how to properly take care of it? You’ve come to the right place. Here’s what...Continued
Why Stamina Matters in Tennis (and What You Can Do About It)?
Posted in: Blog | Published on: February 6, 2023 | Written By: adminWhen you’re on the court, you need to ensure that you have the strength to win a match. This comes down to stamina-- your natural endurance and tenacity on the court. Building your stamina isn’t easy, but here’s why you need to-- and the best ways to do it quickly....Continued
How to Stay Loose as You Play?
Posted in: Blog | Published on: January 30, 2023 | Written By: adminIf you’ve been playing for some time, you may have come across the idea that you should be more relaxed as you play, but tennis is an explosive sport, and it can seem tough to be both relaxed and powerful on the court. How do you play tennis in a...Continued
Why Watching Your Performance Can Make All The Difference?
Posted in: Blog | Published on: January 23, 2023 | Written By: adminToday every professional athlete spends hours in front of films of themselves on the court. Most amateur and young athletes at every level do as well. Why all the film, and should you have someone film your matches so you can see them? Let’s unpack the idea of filming matches...Continued
Your Constant Goal? Return the Serve
Posted in: Blog | Published on: January 16, 2023 | Written By: adminIf you’re a beginning tennis player, you may have lots of goals and ways you think your game could improve. While that’s a great idea and a good way to enhance what you’re doing on the court, you need to keep one thing in mind every time the ball comes...Continued
How to Get Back to the Middle Fast?
Posted in: Blog | Published on: January 9, 2023 | Written By: adminIt’s incredibly common for new tennis players to run down the shot and return the serve, but it’s quite difficult for them to recover well and get back to the middle so they can be prepared for the next shot. What can you do to get back fast? These tips...Continued
Should You Push Your Child Harder on the Court?
Posted in: Blog | Published on: December 25, 2022 | Written By: adminAs a parent, you want to see your child be the best of whatever they want to do. But if they’re struggling on the court, it might be time to take a step back and consider the situation. Should you be pushing harder for your child to succeed, or should...Continued
How To Stay Motivated in Tennis?
Posted in: Blog | Published on: December 19, 2022 | Written By: adminNo matter how long you’ve been playing, it’s easy to burn out when it comes to tennis. This doesn’t have to be you, though-- there are plenty of ways to keep your motivation while playing. Here are five of the best ways to stay motivated and ready to play tennis....Continued
What To Do When The Line Judge Makes A Poor Call?
Posted in: Blog | Published on: December 12, 2022 | Written By: adminWhen you’re in the middle of a match, you might get upset if a judge calls you out on a bad play. Even worse, though, is when the judge calls you out on a bad play that you didn’t make. If your line judges are making bad calls, just read...Continued
Can Yoga Help With Tennis?
Posted in: Blog | Published on: December 5, 2022 | Written By: adminIf you’re a tennis player, you’re always looking for simple workouts that help train your muscles for the court. Flexibility, agility, and balance are all crucial when you’re playing tennis- and that means that yoga might be the best workout for you to try next. Here are some of the...Continued
Can You Play Tennis In The Rain?
Posted in: Blog | Published on: November 28, 2022 | Written By: adminIf you’re from anywhere that doesn’t rain often, you might be a little skeptical of your ability to play tennis in the rain. After all, it’s cold, it’s wet, and most of the all-the court might be slick. But with winter coming on, your tennis doesn’t have to stop, even...Continued
What Is Dead-Arm Syndrome, and Are You At Risk?
Posted in: Blog | Published on: November 21, 2022 | Written By: adminTennis is a sport that can cause a lot of injuries, and most players don’t know about some of the most prevalent harm that can befall you on the court. Every year, thousands of tennis players come down with dead-arm syndrome and have never even heard of it before. Instead...Continued
Could Your Warm-Up Be Creating Injuries?
Posted in: Blog | Published on: November 14, 2022 | Written By: adminPart of every good tennis player’s routine is the warm-up. This is just a simple set of exercises to help warm up your muscles and get your body used to move before performing more strenuous activities, and it’s meant to prevent overuse injuries. However, not everyone knows how to properly...Continued
What To Do If An Unfair Call On The Court Happens To You?
Posted in: Blog | Published on: November 7, 2022 | Written By: adminIf you’re in the middle of a match, you can’t drop everything to start arguing with the referee. Whether or not you deserved a penalty isn’t the reason the match exists- instead, you have to play past the penalty and keep going for the win. If an unfair call on...Continued
Help Your Child Improve Their Serve with these Tips
Posted in: Blog | Published on: October 24, 2022 | Written By: adminWhen you first enroll your child in a tennis course, the chances are that they’ve never held a racquet before. They probably want to do well, though, and there are plenty of ways that you and your child can practice tennis at home before class. Here are some great tips...Continued
Finding the Right Tennis Racquet When You’re Dealing With Tennis Elbow
Posted in: Blog | Published on: October 17, 2022 | Written By: adminOne of the most common injuries in tennis is also one of the most debilitating: tennis elbow. This simple overuse injury can get you taken off the court for an extended amount of times, and sometimes you don’t want to have to work around an injury just to practice your...Continued