Everything parents need to start and support a child’s tennis journey: best ages to begin, junior lessons, equipment sizing, and how to keep kids loving the game.
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When you plan a date night, is your first thought to find a new restaurant and good movie in the theater? Although this can be fun and relaxing, why not try something new and active–like a tennis date night? Research shows couples that participate in sporting activities report a stronger and better relationship. So whether…
Even though the kids are back in school, parents are looking to keep their kids busy with after school activities. Beyond keeping them active and out of trouble, parents want their children to build an array of skills, stay in shape, and be social. There’s only one activity that touches on all of the above:…
Two people, two rackets, a few balls, and a court are all you need to play tennis. With the hype of baseball, hockey, and football in America, sometimes tennis is forgotten about. But as adults it’s too hard to assemble a group of 15+ people to play these team sports recreationally. And to find the…
1. The US Open takes place in Flushing Meadows, Queens For two weeks, Flushing Meadows–Corona Park is the tennis capital of the world. Flushing Meadows-Corona Park is famous for the site of two twentieth century World’s Fairs attended by millions of people. While Wimbledon has its all-white attire and quiet crowds, New Yorkers bring the…
Remember when vacations were about doing nothing? Not anymore. No longer are people taking trips to indulge in guilt-free relaxation by the pool or on the beach with a cocktail in hand. Instead, people want to see and do things. They want a vacation with a theme. If you’re reading this, you are probably a…
It’s no secret; being a “klutz” doesn’t feel good. Close to 1 in every 10 children have noticeable trouble with hand-eye coordination and, in most cases, these problems don’t go away by themselves. Studies have shown that almost half of the kids who have problems at age 5 still have them at age 9. The…
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 Brothers chest bump.” It’s okay, as long…
Thinking about learning to play tennis? Or maybe picking up a racket after years away from the sport? There’s so many reasons why you should! Read below our countdown of the top 10 reasons to play tennis brought to you by PlayTennis.com.