From a physical standpoint, most people should use a two-handed backhand. You get more power and control with a two-hander because you get to use bigger muscles when you hit a modern two-handed backhand. While there are benefits to a one-hander, if you’re just starting the game, you will be doing yourself a disservice if…
It’s easier to make a high school tennis team than you might think. Many of the top junior tennis players don’t try out for their school teams because it interferes with their ability to earn a USTA ranking, conflicts with their after-school academy training, and makes it more difficult to get a college scholarship. In…
It’s tough enough trying to look like you know what you’re doing on a tennis court when you’re just learning the strokes and strategy. The last thing you want to do is embarrass yourself by interfering with players on other courts or irritating your opponents. Understanding some of the basics of tennis etiquette will help…
Unlike adult rackets, kid’s rackets don’t require much research because kids don’t have the same power and control needs as adult beginners, intermediates and advanced players. Kids rackets are easier to buy because the main factor in selecting a junior racket is often age. As your child gets older and develops more skills, he or…
