A Deep, Weighty Issue A lot of beginner tennis players struggle with making proper contact with the ball on their ground strokes. A good deal of it can be attributed to the fact they are still learning proper footwork. Other issues include getting a handle on their racket’s swing path and post-contact follow through. But…
Wimbledon 2014 Men’s Preview Roland Garros 2014 provided us with a fairly predictable final, Novak Djokovic vs. Rafael Nadal. However, many surprises took place long before Nadal was holding the champion’s trophy. This year’s Wimbledon should be no different with the ever present question of Roger Federer, the rise of Ernests Gulbis, and reigning Wimbledon…
Wimbledon 2014 Women’s Preview There’s an interesting dynamic to this year’s Wimbledon draw. The top half of the draw is filled with players who have been experiencing major successes this season, including Maria Sharapova, Serena Williams, Simona Halep, and Ana Ivanovic. Whereas the bottom half of the draw, there are several players that are “question…
Congratulations! If you’re reading this, you’ve made (or are on the verge of making) a great decision to be one of the millions out there taking beginner tennis lessons for adults. You can play tennis no matter how old you are. You’ve probably heard people say this a million times, and I’m going to say…
Read the 7 tips below on how to get started playing tennis: 1. Make the mental decision to begin [sc:optin-box-modal slug=”add-15″ linktext=’Bonus: Watch “Add 15 MPH To Your Forehand With This Simple Fix”‘ bgcolor=”F8F1DE” linkcolor=”000000″ ] Like anything else, you need to want to do something in order to do it. Maybe you’ve…
Hilton Head Island, SC – – Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) has partnered with PlayYourCourt to create new tennis coaching jobs and to help fund education and certification for aspiring tennis professionals. As a result of this partnership, PlayYourCourt will reimburse qualified coaches who join and become PTR certified, as well as reward them with higher…
Tennis is an amazing sport that everyone should play. But there’s no doubt that it’s hard–no matter what anyone tells you. Tennis involves short-duration bursts of energy, which requires a great deal of strength, speed, power, and control. Not to mention the hand-eye coordination needed to make contact with the ball. Watching the pros make…
It’s a singles world, and us doubles players are just living in it. Tennis has evolved, like every other sport, putting a premium on freakish athleticism, fitness, and in turn, prestige. In our trickle-down society, everyone looks to the top. From the social players, to the club players, college players, and most importantly, competitive juniors,…
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.
There are certain considerations concerning tennis apparel that you need to have in mind once you start choosing the perfect garments. Since tennis consists of many different movements, you certainly need to look for functionality. You need to be comfortable while playing and be able to move freely. When it comes to choosing a material,…