Posted in November 29th, 2008
As a father, I would play catch a ball with my kids. It was a good way to find out if they have sound ball sense at a tender age of six or seven. Following that, I enrolled them in a group tennis coaching school for some exposure to basis tennis skills. Since then, I have had the opportunity to assess the good and bad characteristics of a tennis coach. Here are some of the the key attributes I feel a tennis coach must have
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Posted in November 23rd, 2008
My name is Todd Schuyler. I love to play tennis. I played in high school and college in California. I also taught tennis to several people. I enjoy teaching others how to play tennis. Today will be a online tennis tips article.
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Posted in October 10th, 2008
Have you reached the end of you skill set in your tennis game, or are you just starting to play and need some guidance? If so, you will probably want some tennis lessons to get you started. Whether you are a beginner or expert player, tennis lessons can be a huge benefit in advancing your game. Why settle for being mediocre at something that you could be great at? Most communities offer tennis lessons for all ages and skill levels, so get out there and bring your family along with you. After all, tennis is exercise and we all need some.
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Posted in September 10th, 2008
As the internet turns to be a major form of information, some people even treat it like a teacher and learn things from it. But, do you think one can learn tennis online? Is it a good method or just a waste of time and money overall? Is learning tennis in this way really worth your efforts?
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Posted in August 5th, 2008
As a busy mother of two in my early 40s, I was not a very sporting person until I took up tennis a few months back. Now I\’m totally in love with the game, and am improving every day. I would like to share with fellow beginner tennis players some thoughts on how to most enjoy their tennis:
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Posted in June 6th, 2008
Tennis racquet manufacturers ofter a wide range to choose from therefore it is wise to gather a little knowledge about the different types before making a purchase.
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Posted in April 23rd, 2008
Singles, the greatest strain in tennis, is the game for two players. It is in this phase of the game that the personal equation reaches its crest of importance. This is the game of individual effort, mental and physical.
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Posted in April 22nd, 2008
The net attack is the heavy artillery of tennis. It is supposed to crush all defence. As such it must be regarded as a point-winning stroke at all times, no matter whether the shot is volley or smash.
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Posted in April 17th, 2008
Tennis psychology is nothing more than understanding the workings of your opponent\’s mind, and gauging the effect of your own game on his mental viewpoint, and understanding the mental effects resulting from the various external causes on your own mind. You cannot be a successful psychologist of others without first understanding your own mental processes, you must study the effect on yourself of the same happening under different circumstances. You react differently in different moods and under different conditions. You must realize the effect on your game of the resulting irritation, pleasure, confusion, or whatever form your reaction takes. Does it increase your efficiency? If so, strive for it, but never give it to your opponent.
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Posted in April 17th, 2008
Footwork is weight control. It is correct body position for strokes, and out of it all strokes should grow. In explaining the various forms of stroke and footwork I am writing as a right-hand player. Left-handers should simply reverse the feet.
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Posted in April 17th, 2008
I trust this initial effort of mine in the world of letters will find a place among both novices and experts in the tennis world. I am striving to interest the student of the game by a somewhat prolonged discussion of match play, which I trust will shed a new light on the game.
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Posted in April 17th, 2008
Service is the opening gun of tennis. It is putting the ball in play. The old idea was that service should never be more than merely the beginning of a rally. With the rise of American tennis and the advent of Dwight Davis and Holcombe Ward, service took on a new significance. These two men originated what is now known as the American Twist delivery.
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Posted in April 17th, 2008
The first and most important point in match play is to know how to lose. Lose cheerfully, generously, and like a sportsman. This is the first great law of tennis, and the second is like unto it to win modestly, cheerfully, generously, and like a sportsman.
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Posted in April 17th, 2008
The forehand drive is the opening of every offensive in tennis, and, as such, should be most carefully studied. There are certain rules of footwork that apply to all shots. To reach a ball that is a short distance away, advance the foot that is away from the shot and thus swing into position to hit. If a ball is too close to the body, retreat the foot closest to the shot and drop the weight back on it, thus, again, being in position for the stroke. When hurried, and it is not possible to change the foot position, throw the weight on the foot closest to the ball.
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Posted in April 17th, 2008
Posted in April 7th, 2008
These days, tennis is quite in craze and a very popular game all over the world. Earlier, it used to be the game of only the upper class and supreme rulers society. But, we can see that there is a sea of change today. It has become a game for all the classes. It is played in every street and court. Also, schools and colleges have tennis as a game to be played. Previously, even if you had flair to learn tennis, it was way too expensive.
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Posted in January 26th, 2008
Whether you are a beginner or a professional, the rules for playing tennis are about the same. You need to know the basic rules for playing tennis which include the following:
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