How To Choose Tennis Equipmentby Sagbee C 3/16/2011 In tennis, the equipments that are frequently used include racquets, balls, court and practice equipment, clothing and shoes. All this equipment can help players improve their game. Sponsors of top tennis players study each tennis player before giving them their gears to make sure that the equipment they provided matches the player’s playing style. For amateur players who want to improve their game, there are some tips they should consider when buying their tennis gear. The tennis racquet is one of the basics of tennis equipment. Without it, you cannot play tennis. There are several tennis makers such as Wilson, Babolat, Dunlop, Gamma and many more. Choosing the right tennis racquet does not depend on the price of the racquet. Just because it is expensive does not mean that it is the right one for you. Usually, the playing style of each player determines the right kind of racquet for them. The size, head weight, frame material and strings of the racquet can affect your shot. For instance, a stiffer racquet with a heavier head is less likely to send the ball into unexpected angles. This means that players who use this kind of racquet can control the angle of the ball easily. On the other hand a racquet with a stiffer frame is more powerful. ... |
Getting Fit With Paddle Tennisby Greg Pierce 3/16/2011 If you want to lose weight without going to the gym, surgery or taking any dietary supplement, then you should get on those tennis shoes and start playing. Paddle tennis is also good if you want to tone your arm and leg muscles or strengthen these parts of your body. It will promote proper mind-muscle coordination and give you stamina and agility. This sport also gives you a good chance to make your heart healthier through increased blood circulation and the strengthening of your cardiac muscles. This game will not just give you an active body but also healthier disposition. Your social interaction skills can be boosted when you play this sport because you can play it with a lot of people. You can meet new friends at the court or arrange games with your old friends and even your family. Whomever you play with, the sport can be considered a recreational activity that you can do. You can also join sports clubs where you can get the chance to meet new people who share the same interest in this game as you ... |
Seven Tips to Hitting a Precise Forehand Volleyby David Drucker 3/16/2011 1. Footwork: When it comes to hitting a volley, your footwork is a vital component to execution. First of all, you must have your legs at about shoulders width apart. Next, you must remember to be on your toes, which in tennis terms is referred to as the "balls of your feet." Don’t forget to bend your knees as well. The reason for this as opposed to standing flat-footed and up straight is your awareness and reflexes are much more sharp. Volleying is a very quick process, so the more alert you are the better chance you have to hit a well-struck volley. 2. Racquet Positioning: As it comes time ... |
Wimbledon Championshipby Engr Nizam Uddin 3/16/2011 The first Wimbledon championship was held in the All England Club in London in 1877 and is still held at that same place now. Wimbledon has its own surface, which is grass, and so people generally refer to tennis as "lawn tennis". The tournament usually takes place from June to July over a course of 2 weeks. The Grand Slams which I have been talking about are a collection of major events happening in a year that consist of the Australian Open, The French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open. The Australian Open takes place first then the French Open then Wimbledon and finally the US Open. The Grand Slams decide a player’s world rankings. The Australian Open is played in a hard court while the French is on a clay court and the Wimbledon is played on a traditional grass court and finally the US Open is played on a hard court again. There are many traditions of the Wimbledon some of them are eating strawberries and cream, there is a dress code for players. The All England Club was ... |
The 10 Most Important Things To Know About Tennis Etiquetteby Fredrik Erixon 3/16/2011 Are you acquainted with proper tennis etiquette? Unfortunately, there are some players who are not familiar with the term. Here are ten tennis etiquette concepts that you should keep in mind when taking the court. Apparel Wearing the proper apparel will let others know that you are serious about the game. You should clean sneakers and neat clothing. Be Polite Towards Your Opponent You are taking the court to win, but you should be polite towards your opponent. A Light Chat A light chat can break up any tension that may be lingering between you and your opponent. Warm Up With Your Opponent Extend the offer of having a warm up session to your opponent. A warm up session can help you and your opponent have a better game. Do Your Best during the Game Doing your best during the game is expected out of you. Your opponent, on lookers, and line official expects you to do your best throughout the game. Don’t Argue With the Line Official You should never argue with the line official. Line officials will make mistakes from time to time, but you should never argue with them during the game. All matters should be addressed after the game. This is how professionals deal with this type of situation. Don’t Respond To Any Comments from the Audience It is not odd for the audience to make comments during a game. Don’t allow their comments to affect your game. The audience cannot determine whether you will win or lose the game. Simply block them out. Keep Your Feelings to Yourself Expressing your feelings ... |
How To Pick Up A Tennis Ballby Steven Chang 3/16/2011 After playing tennis for a while, players start to develop a pretty cool skill of how to pick up a tennis ball. It does take some practice, but I’ve learned that having high school tennis practice at school allows you to get this practice. After a group drill, there are tons and tons of balls to be picked up. You can either pick them up one by one and look like a fool sticking your bottom out every single time you bend over to pick up a ball or two. Or you can look cool and hip with these different ways of picking up a tennis ball. Since I have been playing tennis for so many years, I have developed and almost mastered several cool ways of picking up a tennis ball. Here is a video demonstration showing how to pick up a tennis ball. Of course it’s easier to demonstrate this, but some explanation with video demonstration would be even better. First, there is the most simple but still pretty awesome foot and racket trick. This, and anything tennis related, involves some sort of hand eye coordination. Place the ball between foot, and racket. The key thing here is to secure the ball with the frame of your racket. Make sure the ball is not touching the ground and it is cradled by the racket’s frame, strings, and foot. Next, lift your foot up and move your arm along with it to give the ball a toss. It’s kind of like ... |
Learning Tennis For Beginner Tennis Playersby Michael Bridges 9/29/2010 Starting out you will have weaknesses that you will have to overcome. You will also have to learn strategies and tactics. One of the ways to do this is through practice and drills. It is only through practice that you can become a good tennis player. The drills help you to perfect the techniques needed to play the game. Below are some techniques that most be perfected when learning tennis. The swing is important in returning a ball that is hit to you. Whether it’s a forehand or backhand, for a good swing you must raise your racket over your head and then bring the racket head toward the ground then your shoulder. You have to meet the ball at the right spot. You don’t want to meet the ball all the way in front of you. You have to meet it with a full arm extension. For an ... |
Having A Tennis Mental Game Can Help Your Gameby Michael Bridges 9/29/2010 Everybody knows that tennis is a great physical game, but just as important as the physical game is the tennis mental game. For the most part people put forth a lot of effort on the physical aspect of the game and it is a very important part of the game. Knowing the different ways to hit the ball, knowing the correct body positions in order to hit the ball correctly, being in go physical shape in order to do all the running that’s required and knowing how to hit the ball to place it where you want it go are all necessary to know in order to play the game, but it is also necessary to play a mental game in order to win. You can win most of your tennis games by playing smarter rather than harder. For instance you don’t have to use a lot of force on the ball if you use the right form and swing, that’s a part of working smarter not harder. Now, this is not to say that you should over think your game. Over thinking can be just as bad on your game as not using mental strategies in your game. Exercise is not only good for your physical game, but is also good for the mental game. It will help you to maintain that mental awareness you need to play the game. Playing a tennis mental game can help you beat opponents that have better precision and techniques than you. Your mental focus ... |
Footwork in Tennis Is One of the Most Important Elements of Your Gameby Jeff Lowe 9/29/2010 At every level of tennis, footwork may be the most important element to your success. If you can not move efficiently to the ball you can not be aggressive and take advantage of your opponent’s weaker shots. It is a simple fact. If you can get to the ball early you can hit the ball with authority. If you are late to the ball you will be on the defensive. The question then becomes how do I improve my footwork and what constitutes great movement on the court? The first step to good footwork is to keep your feet moving. You will never see a professional with their feet completely still and anchored to the ground and stationary. Every pro is constantly moving their feet and is ready to move 360 degrees in any direction. A big key to movement is to react as soon as possible when your opponent hits the ball. In reality the best players in the world react before their opponent hits the ball. The professionals take a split step just before their opponent hits the ball so that they are ready to run in any direction. They also look to see how aggressively their opponent is going to hit the ball. If they are stepping into the ball with a lot of time they can expect a tough shot. If they are off balance or late to the ball they can anticipate a weaker shot. If you are attacking the net and you know that your opponent is going to be very ... |
The Secrets to Winning Recreational Tennis Matchesby Pat McDaniel 9/10/2010 I have been playing recreational tennis matches for close to 10 years now. For the first few years, I would lose a lot, often to players who I thought had weaker tennis skills than me. It was quite frustrating. It took me about 4 years of playing matches to figure out how I could win more tennis matches. There are three things I do now that result in me winning a lot more than I used to. ONE: Engaging in a Little Intelligence Almost any recreational player will hit the ball the same way almost every time. Study you’re your opponent a little more closely at the beginning of a match. Hit a cross court shot to his or her backhand and see where and how the ball comes back to you. Then do the same thing with the forehand. Most likely, you will see a pattern. Once you know the pattern, you can anticipate it and come up with a counter shot for winning the point. TWO: Tie Your Shoe Most recreational players will speed up their pace of play when things are going badly for them. If they serve a fault, they will waste no time to serve another ball without much thought. And they will rush through points and shots which in most cases result in many lost points. This negative state is common in tennis and you have to break the pattern first with your mind before your tennis skills can help you get out of a hole. The best way to do ... |
How to Find Good and Cheap Racquets For Kidsby Bobby Andrew 9/10/2010 It is ideal to encourage children to start playing at least one sport from a fragile age. In this modern society, children seem to be more appealed by the idea of spending hours in front of the computer which is damaging to their health. Tennis is always a good option and some of the world’s most famous tennis men started practicing from a fragile age. But when kids decide they want to play sports, they will often need the proper equipment. When it comes to tennis, they need special tennis shoes. Kids’ tennis clothes are also special but the most important element is definitely a kid’s racquet. Sports equipments can be very expensive and kids’ equipments is not getting any cheaper either. However, there is no need for parents to be spending hundreds of dollars and small fortunes to get their kids to play tennis with a decent racquet. Before taking the children to a kids’ tennis trainers, here are some tips and tricks on how to choose a cheaper tennis racquet. For starters, you can give your kid a cheaper racquet, maybe one you found in the garage. Before spending money on a new tennis racquet, you could "test" your kids to see if tennis is really their thing and let them play with an older racquet in the beginning. If you decide to purchase a tennis racquet for kids, it is time to consider one which is their right size. You cannot buy a standard racquet because it can prove ... |
Information On Tennis Rules And Regulationsby Joseph Pressley 9/10/2010 It is hard to find a sport that you will later learn to love and dedicate your whole life with. There are plenty of sports this world has to offer and surely people will find it difficult to select which one best fit their capacities. Of course, it is important that you assess yourself whether you can carry the burden and the heavy practices of the certain sport. Another thing to assess is the nature of the game as to whether or not you can easily adapt to the rules, regulations and as to how the sport is being played. You cannot just attack without having the right knowledge about the type of sport that you have chosen. One popular type of sport that you can learn to love and appreciate is tennis. Tennis is a type of sport that helps in making the muscles of the body strong and flexible. All of the muscles in the body are working since the players need to stretch their arms and move the whole body as they play the game. Proper body mechanics needs to be maintained to avoid the wear and tear of the muscles. As you have seen on television, tennis is the type of sport played by two players or even four players or it is better known as playing singles and doubles. Each player have their own tennis racket which is the main equipment used for hitting the ball once it is ... |
Tennis As A Good Workout Sportby Ada Dowell 9/10/2010 Tennis is a great and fun sport that millions of individuals all over the world enjoy. It is open for people of all ages and is an active sport that makes up for a good exercise routine. At first, tennis requires a certain amount of training and skill level in order to play it right. However, anyone is open to try it out. As one progresses, tennis can become a good stress reliever, a fun recreational activity, as well as a good workout routine. This sport requires a person to do many things such as jumping, stretching, coordinating and visualization. A person needs to be agile and to have good reflexes in order to become successful in this sport. Aside from this, tennis also requires the movement and coordination of the whole body in order for proper techniques to be performed. Tennis is ideal for any age group and is considered a popular and world renowned sport and workout regimen. Because of the many health benefits attained through tennis, many people now practice and enjoy the sport not just for recreation, but also as a means to improve their health and physique. Tennis is a good and effective means for building strength as a person must work out all his muscle groups, both in the lower and upper body. For the most part, the sport will strengthen a player’s thighs and calf muscles, along with the neck muscles and the upper arms. However, tennis does not build muscle bulk unnecessarily, unlike some ... |
Techniques for Effective Tennis That You Often Forgetby Tomy Yosafat 9/10/2010 Playing tennis only on the weekends as a recreational player doesn’t mean that you don’t need to excel the skills and techniques required for a good tennis. Either for playing with friends or colleagues, you can still play beautiful tennis which result in rivals taking you into their account. Here are some basic yet practical tips and techniques for improving your game gradually before jumping directly into the game. Practice on Ball Feeling In tennis, ball concentration is priority. A good player can focus on the ball regardless of the opponent’s movements, spectator behavior, or other existing disturbances. Such concentration can be obtained if you have a good ’feel’ on the tennis ball. Get your eyes used to following the ball motion when it is hit. Train also hand and racket coordination by exercising to bounce the tennis ball over the wall or into the ground using racket. By then you can get familiar with the ball impact. You should be considered good after executing 20-30 times error-free ball bounces. Start Playing Having good at basic strokes and as self-confidence raises, you can then start playing tennis against an opponent. Keep in mind that your eyes must always focus following the balls, pay attention to the foot movement as well as body balance and racket control. In addition, always try guessing which direction the ball will fall and bounce. Legs must quickly adjust so that strokes can be done firmly and comfortably. Prior to hitting the ball, turn your body aside for pivoting then execute a ... |
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