To become one of the greatest tennis players of all-time, you have to be very good at a very young age. This video is a good example of just how good elite talent looks at an age where kids are typically just happy to be riding a two-wheeler. This video, taken in Serbia when Novak […]
Kids Tennis
Why Your Kids Will Still Be Playing Tennis 20 Years From Now
Guest Blog Post By: Julian, RacquetSportsCenter.com When compared to sports such as football, baseball, and soccer, there’s something unique about tennis. Tennis players often have some of the longest careers of any sport! That’s why many people say tennis is a lifelong sport. Whether you’re 6 or 60, you can get out on the court […]
What Age Should My Kid Start Playing Tennis?
Thinking about getting your kid(s) into tennis? We asked some of our best PlayYourCourt staff members nationwide what they think the best age for kids to start playing tennis. What’s the best age to get kids into tennis? I say the minute they are interested. Tennis is accessible to all ages, thanks to the new technology […]
How Tennis Can Get Your Kid Money for College
In a day and age where a college degree is as important as having food on the table, it has become an incredible financial burden on families. The average annual cost for a public university is $15,460 and private universities is $32,405. Parents and kids everywhere are searching for any advantage, any way to get […]
Top 10 Developmental Benefits of Tennis For Kids
Tennis not only teaches kids valuable life skills like teamwork, dedication, and self-confidence, it has a whole host of physical developmental benefits for them, too! Here’s just a few: 1. Bone Strength Playing tennis regularly strengthens the bones of young players and has been proven to help prevent osteoporosis later on in life. […]
How to Help Your Kids Handle a Loss
Everybody wants to win. Regardless of how competitive a child is, losing is no fun and every child handles it differently. What a child typically won’t have the capacity to understand is that there are many positives that can come from losing as well. Helping your child lose well and understand the learning that can come […]
5 Ways to Help Dad Bond With the Kids
Children look up to their fathers from the moment they are born. Fathers remain a very important role model in their childrens’ lives throughout childhood, and all of life. However, in our fast paced society, it becomes increasingly difficult to find quality bonding time. With the standard 9-5 workday all but gone forever, coupled with […]
3 Ways to Introduce Kids to Tennis
Whether you are passionate about tennis and want to expose your child to the sport you love, or you have never played and are looking for a great activity to get your kid involved with, tennis is the perfect sport! It is excellent for a child’s development both physically, mentally, and socially, and is a […]
A Tennis Poem in Honor of National Dr. Seuss Day!
In honor of Dr. Seuss day, here is a little tennis poem about the hardships we all face on the court! Why can’t I get this ball over the net? The tennis ball bounces, my racket goes back, And yet each time I swing, I barely muster a smack! What is my issue, is it too much […]
13 Signs You Are Obsessed With Tennis
You might be obsessed with tennis if… 13. When someone asks about your partner, you immediately think of your doubles partner. Someone asks you about your partner and your response is something like, “Good, they’re finally getting their first serve in” or “Not bad, but I hate it when (s)he tries to do a Bryan […]