Tennis

Types of Tennis Serves

Wednesday, May 31, 2017 - 14:45

The serve in Tennis can be a difficult shot to learn for beginners, but it is worth persevering, as once you have mastered how to serve in Tennis, it can give you a big advantage over your opponents. Yes, we’re all about “Fun First, Winning Second”, but let’s face facts, it’s nice to be able to successfully execute the fundamentals of the game. Not being able to serve really breaks down the rhythm of the game. It will also break your partners heart, which is ironic considering it’s a game of love! In any event, here are the 4 main types of Tennis serves:

Double Trouble - Strategies for Court Positions

Wednesday, May 10, 2017 - 14:15

One of the best strategies when playing Doubles is to ‘play the angles’ rather than hitting as hard as you can. In order to do this, it’s important to first realize which positioning your team naturally gravitates towards, identify and minimize any vulnerabilities within your current formation, and learn how to take advantage of your opponent’s holes! Below are the most common formations in Doubles along with some advantages, disadvantages, and tips for each playing style.

I’m Pickin’ Up Good Vibrations

Wednesday, April 19, 2017 - 10:00

A vibration dampener is a small, removable device that attaches onto the strings of the racquet. This device absorbs the transfer of energy from the ball to the strings, which silences the “ping” sound that can be heard when striking a ball. Although it may be your strategy to distract your opponent with the high frequency noise of your stroke, if you would prefer a more silent approach, then a dampener may be something worth checking out.

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