Learn to backhand!
Posted on October 10, 2008
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If you cant make a forehand every time the ball flys your way then switch your racket to the other side and hit the backhand. The game of tennis relys on both the forehand and backhand; both are essential in being a good player.
Great Tennis Moments
Posted on October 9, 2008
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Take a look and see how the pros play. Once you have enjoyed the video then think about how that can be you playing in the U.S. open in Nadal’s or Federer’s place. If you take tennis lessons you will know the fundamentals of tennis and be competitive.
Sexy Ana Ivanovic shows how you should play tennis
Posted on October 9, 2008
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Why not play like her? Maybe even better, take some
lessons and that goal can be achieved.
Tennis Strategy: Forehand Inside Out Disguise your Shot
Posted on October 9, 2008
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A great way to improve your stroke in tennis.
This shot will help leave your opponent short sighted about your hit. You can take this shot as an advantage to get an easy score. Make sure you practice this many time before actually trying this in a serious game.
Why Watching the Tennis Ball is so Important
Posted on September 22, 2008
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Watching the Tennis Ball
Watching the tennis ball while playing tennis is a bit of a wrong conception, or perhaps it just a shortcut for saying: look at the tennis ball when you tennis raquet is actually striking the ball. Instead many tennis players only watch the flight of the ball as it comes toward them.
Watching the flight of the ball works fairly well much of the time especially if the tennis ball comes to you in a straight line. It does not work if the ball has topspin, sidespin, underspin, or if the flight of the ball is curving due to the wind or slanting of the court. In addition, it does not work if it hits a crack or a dip or a bit of dirt. So, unless you are playing indoors on a brand new tennis court that has just been cleaned, against a player who only hits clean flat shots, you are going to have problems producting your long powerful strokes.
Here is my tennis solution for this problem:
First watch your opponent striking the ball. This will tell you where the ball has topspin,sidespin,or is perfectly flat and perhaps where the opponent is aiming.
Second: Watch the flight of the ball ( and get moving, meaning move your feet). This will tell you where it is going and what sort of bounce to expect.
Third: Watch the tennis ball bounce. If nothing more this will tell you whether it landed in or out of the tennis court. It will also allow you to see the ball upon contact with your racquet.
This is very important.
Even now you haven’t finished. Ever hear the admonition to, “keep your head down.” After you have struck the ball, keep looking at the contact point until you have completed your stroke. Do not watch your shot heading toward your opponent. When you have completed your swing and are facing your opponent, look at your opponent and start the process over again.
For more information and other great tips, please check out our Marin Tennis Club.
Tennis lesson in Marin can make your Game Better
Posted on September 15, 2008
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If you have been complaining that your kids are spending a lot of time in front of their television sets or computers, rather than going outdoors, you should get them along to Dave Kregel Tennis Club. Our tennis pros will work hard on improving their fitness levels, footwork and hand-eye coordination. Please note that we also allow kids to have a lot of fun during their tennis lessons. There would not be a time when kids will go back from our tennis club saying they did not have fun.
For more information or would like to schedule a lesson, please check out our Marin Tennis Club
The Teaching Philosophy of Tennis in Marin County California
Posted on September 15, 2008
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What is the globally accepted technique of teaching people to play tennis? Most tennis coaches around the world will advocate teaching of the basic techniques to students first. Only after the students learn enough off the basic techniques should they be taught advanced techniques.
Frustration:
In a lot of occasions, players get on to implement advanced strokes and techniques even before they have tried the basic techniques consistently. As it spans out, most such players, fail in executing their strokes resulting in them getting frustrated.
Injury:
Injuries are one of the major problems any player faces, at any given point of time in his playing career. In fact, did you know that we are responsible for causing most of the injuries we face in our lives while playing tennis? Sample this – How many of us try to hit the ball hard when we are extremely new to the game? In doing so, we could get injured pretty soon in the game!
Mismatches:
One of the best ways for you to realize that tennis is a fun game is to play the game against someone who is of the same skill level as you.
Tennis for kids in Marin County
Posted on September 15, 2008
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Why Group tennis lessons are Great for your Game
Posted on September 15, 2008
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One of the best ways you could perfect your learning of tennis lessons is by practicing in a group. Most players who have played this game at the highest level would tell you the importance of practicing in a group. Ideally, you should start with playing against a player who is better than you in terms of skills. In doing so, you would know the area of opportunities in your game, along with also uplifting your skills. Next, you should turn to playing against someone who is on par with you in terms of skills. This would give you a perfect setting for you test your skills. Last but not the least, you should also play against a player who may not be as good as you. In doing so, you could prepare yourself for any untoward happening on court when you play the ‘game’.
In practicing against these players, you would only become a better player.
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Posted on September 15, 2008
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