Tennis / Raquet Sports (Sports)
The Australian Open Tennis tournament is wide open this year, with former champions Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal crashing out in the semi’s and quarter’s respectively. Andy Murray, probably the best player on the ATP tour still without a Grand Slam win has probably his best chance... Submitted 1 year 14 days ago.
The Joys of Ping Pong - Dianne Lehmann
Just the name itself is great. You won't ever hear me call it table tennis. That's just plain silliness as far as I'm concerned. I don't think I could ever have as much fun playing "table tennis." But "ping pong" is a whole different matter. Here is what Wikipedia has to say about table... Submitted 3 years 50 days ago.
Tennis Elbow Rehabilitation - Bruce Walseth
The tennis elbow rehabilitation process is essential to strengthen the muscles throughout the elbow to avoid future strain. Proper stretches before and after regular activities while using the elbow are crucial to help keep the muscles within the area flexible. I've occasionally forgotten the... Submitted 1 year 253 days ago.
A common mistake on the backhand in tennis is an over-eagerness to look for the end product of the shot, before the shot is finished. Like kicking a ball in soccer and hitting a golf shot, it is essential when hitting a backhand to keep your head still on impact, avoiding the temptation to follow... Submitted 3 years 177 days ago.
Tennis Lessons - The Forehand - Follow-Through & Finish - 6-0 tennis
Let's finish up the forehand lesson from the other day by concentrating on the follow through and finish. Once you have found the correct preparation position we talked about previously it is imperative that the wrist and elbow are locked in position; the wrist should be laid slightly back whilst... Submitted 4 years 61 days ago.
Tennis Lessons - The Forehand - Preparation - 6-0 tennis
The forehand is undoubtedly my personal favourite shot whilst also being my strongest; I'm especially fond of running around the backhand to hit it inside out. In modern pro tennis every player without exception uses their forehand to dictate the play and most can hit winners with it from... Submitted 4 years 67 days ago.
How to Choose a Tennis Racket - Grip Size Explained - Jason Bradstreet
Choosing the best tennis racket for you isn't as simple as it may seem. Grip size is an important consideration. The days of going to the store and picking up the cheapest or most available rackets are long gone as players are faced with a myriad of tennis racket choices. Additionally, picking... Submitted 333 days 10 hours ago.
Forehand Technique: What Every Tennis Player Needs to Know - Jason Bradstreet
Forehand tennis technique can vary from person to person and is highly dependent on a number of different factors. Among the factors affecting the best forehand tennis technique for you are the following: age, body style, optimal style of play, agility, strength and more. One such factor is age.... Submitted 333 days 10 hours ago.
Learning to Play Tennis - 5 Hot Tips - Jason Bradstreet
1. Start Simple. Tennis is a tough sport to learn, but it can be addictive and rewarding as well. When first starting out, keep things simple by shortening the court a bit. Work on mini tennis rallying to build confidence. Once you're able to rally 10-12 balls in a row from the short court, move... Submitted 1 year 26 days ago.
How to Choose the Correct String Pattern For Your Tennis Racquet - Mike Ferty
Again, on the same page as the stiffness of frame, not many people are weary the importance of the string pattern density on their racquets. Even though string pattern density does not have health issues like choosing the frame stiffness, it does affect the durability of the racquet and... Submitted 1 year 284 days ago.
The grip size for a tennis racquet is very important when choosing the racquet of your choice. The right grip size makes a huge difference in how you perform and your comfort level during a tennis game. To measure your grip size, hold the tennis racquet with an eastern forehand grip, where the... Submitted 1 year 284 days ago.
How to Choose the Right Frame Stiffness For Your Tennis Racquet - Mike Ferty
Although not many people have realized, the stiffness of the frame have a relatively importance in choosing racquets as if the racquets frame stiffness coincides with the level of comfort for the player. Choose the degree of stiffness with caution as wrong stiffness might strongly affect your... Submitted 1 year 287 days ago.
Finding the Right Weight and Balance of a Racquet - Mike Ferty
In terms of the weight, a tennis racket with a larger weight would allow a heavier smash and more powerful swings whereas a lighter racquet offers faster movement and better control. Racquets that are focused on only one of these aspects is not user-friendly at all as heavy racquets would cause a... Submitted 1 year 296 days ago.
How to choose tennis racquet Head Size - Mike Ferty
Power is proportional to the head size of your tennis racquet. To buy tennis racquets like a pro, one must choose the head size that is right for their style. A large tennis racquet head will offer a larger hitting area, which provides the user the ability to hit the tennis ball with lesser... Submitted 1 year 297 days ago.
How to Determine the Tennis Racquet Length Size - Mike Ferty
The lengths of the tennis racquets are not chosen due to the level of expertise of the player nor the style of the player, but it is still very important to know what is the right length for the player as it affects the player greatly nonetheless. Although the racquets length usually varies... Submitted 1 year 299 days ago.
Racquetball Racquets – How Do They Differ? - Ryan McKenzie
There are many types of different racquetball racquets available to suit every style of play, as well as players. The USA racquetball rule book imposes a maximum length of 22 inches and the penalty for using an inappropriate racquet results in the loss of a point. The penalty used to be that the... Submitted 2 years 29 days ago.
The Secret Of On Court Fitness Training - Patrick Muller
Did you already wonder how you could improve your performance without having to go to the gym or run for miles and miles everyday? On court fitness training is one of the best training method that can help you to improve the specific skills of your activity. To describe more in details this kind... Submitted 2 years 60 days ago.
Is Table Tennis the Most Popular Sport? - Joseph Barzar
The question of which is the most popular sport in the world has led to some fierce debates. So, what do you think is the most popular, and does table tennis rank number 2? It's pretty much agreed football is the most popular sport in the world. By 'football' I mean the game played with the... Submitted 2 years 300 days ago.
newTennis - Create Your Own Tennis Reality - Dale LePrevost
How you play tennis is only a reflection of your thoughts. Your inner beliefs and notions about the game, create, govern and become everything you do on the court. The only way you can make lasting improvements is to focus on new thoughts that will change how you see tennis in your inner world.... Submitted 4 years 69 days ago.
Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal Will Hold Tournament to Raise Money for Australia Flood Victims -
- HarryIt has already been confirmed that Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and other top tennis players in the world will hold a tournament with the purpose of raising money to help aid the victims of devastating floods in Australia. The flashfloods have destroyed the key cities of Australia including... Submitted 1 year 24 days ago.
Most Exclusive and Most Expensive Tennis Resorts In Asia - Jim Hanks
We have some very special Tennis resorts in Asia and the middle east. We have selected the most expensive, most exclusive, most rewarded hotels for you. Starting with the most expensive resort, the 3 Billion dollar Emerates Palace, in Abu Dhabi. Located in the capital of the United... Submitted 2 years 149 days ago.
Hilton Head Tennis: Hone Your Skills to Perfection - Ken Oliver
While the Hilton Head tennis scene may sometimes be overshadowed by the islands famous golf scene, the truth is that Hilton Head Island offers tennis enthusiasts a world-class experience. The island boasts 300 tennis courts, with plenty of choices for those who prefer to play indoors or... Submitted 2 years 222 days ago.
Choosing the right table tennis table is not difficult, and your choice of table tennis table will depend upon the space available, your budget and your needs. At approximately 9 ft by 5 ft. you may need a fairly substantial space for your table tennis table unless you choose a folding model.... Submitted 4 years 157 days ago.
