tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86207266005111086922011-04-08T20:16:43.304+02:00Tennis Tips and NewsWelcome to my tennis blog! Here you can find tips for tennis beginners and the hottest news from tennis world.Alexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11695608343973825812kapi4all@yahoo.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8620726600511108692.post-9650082406885883192011-04-07T12:18:00.001+02:002011-04-07T12:18:41.941+02:002011-04-07T12:18:41.941+02:00Is Djokovic unstoppable?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> The tennis story has been a familiar one for the past few years, with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal taking up most of the space on the back pages. Their brilliance has been undeniable and has provided men's tennis with the excitement and consistency that the women's game currently lacks. However, this season has seen Novak Djorkovic play some quite incredible tennis to go unbeaten for twenty-seven matches in a row, the best start of a campaign since Ivan Lendl's run in 1986.<br />
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Last night the Serb continued his impressive start to 2011 by beating Nadal in three sets in the Sony Ericsson Open final. The quality of tennis by both players was outstanding, as both showed their wide array of arsenal. The Serb initially seemed unable to cope with the combination of Rafa's shot selection and windy conditions as the world number one came raced to a 5-1 lead. Despite the unusual amounts of unforced errors committed in the first half hour, the Serb adapted his game dramatically to scrap back to four games. <br />
However, the second set was where Djokovic came alive taking it 6-3 against his typically resilient opponent. The third was a real tussle as both players showed impressive amounts of determination. The match was eventually decided by a tie-breaker, which the Novak managed to take 7-4. The Miami trophy adds to the Hopham Cup, Indian Wells, Dubai Tennis Championships and the Australian Open that he has managed to pick up this year. So who can beat him?<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4r5IGflwYnQ/TZ2O6QPgwII/AAAAAAAAAY0/PPa3CgrBX6c/s1600/nole2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4r5IGflwYnQ/TZ2O6QPgwII/AAAAAAAAAY0/PPa3CgrBX6c/s400/nole2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> Roger Federer? The best player to ever play the sport seems unable to compete with the dominant two of world's tennis at the moment. Perhaps the extra parental stress has taken its toll on the Swiss. Although, reigning French Open champion, the absence of Nadal at Rolland Garros last year somewhat taints that accomplishment. No doubt, Federer will be considered as a top contender, but it seems likely that he will be able to produce the goods against both Nadal and Djokovic on clay. <br />
A player who should be in contention to make an impact in Paris is Andy Murray. However, the Scot has played poorly following the defeat in Australian Open final. Since the loss, Murray has seemingly dropped out of the frame with only an April fool's joke to be heard of. The pressure to win a Grand Slam must surely be frustrating for the Scot, who is more than capable enough to win one. His offensive work definitely needs improving, but his defensive play is top class. Maybe his new coach should be one of an aggressive mentality? John McEnroe anyone?<br />
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Let's be honest, it's impossible to remain undefeated the entire season. Someone's has to stop the run and it seems the best chance lies with Nadal at the moment. With the clay season beginning shortly, if the Serb manages to succeed in trumping Nadal on the Spaniard's preferred court, than the tennis world will truly have witnessed something remarkable. For Djokovic to win the French Open is still questionable, but there is no doubt as to who is the man to beat. He's hitting the ball so sweetly with his <a href="http://equipio.com/gear/20502/Head-Youtek-IG-Speed-Pro-tennis-racket" rel="nofollow" target="_new">Head Youtek Speed racket</a> right now.<br />
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By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Stuart_P_Mitchell]Stuart P Mitchell <br />
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Wimbledon is known the world over as the home of the Wimbledon tennis championships, the oldest tennis championships in the world and arguably the most prestigious of the four grand slam tournaments. The only grand slam tournament to be played on grass, it has become synonymous with ideals of British sporting gentility, long summer days, strawberries and cream, and the occasional downpour. But how did it all begin...<br />
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Wimbledon is now the spiritual home of British tennis, hosting the country's flagship tournament. The tennis club itself, which hosts the Wimbledon Championships. is situated in Aorangi Park on Church Road Wimbledon in the borough of Merton, South West London and is often referred to as The All England Club however, its full title is The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club alluding to its origins in the 19th century.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kDsFaL9YZgI/TZI-iaFveYI/AAAAAAAAAW0/xscdw_rTYyM/s1600/Wimbledon.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kDsFaL9YZgI/TZI-iaFveYI/AAAAAAAAAW0/xscdw_rTYyM/s400/Wimbledon.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VYxOngQWA4E/TZI-jJyvTyI/AAAAAAAAAW4/5W-NbIBsoxI/s1600/Wimbledon_468x307.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a>The Club was founded in 1868 on Worple Road, Wimbledon as a private member's croquet club. The All England Croquet Club, however was quick to add the burgeoning game of sphairistikè, or lawn tennis as it became known, to its activities in 1875, only one year after being invented by Major Walter Clopton Wingfield, and in 1877 officially became known as The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. In fact, in 1882 the club briefly changed its name again to The All England Lawn Tennis Club in response to the dominance of the sport in its activities but the mention of croquet was reinstated just six years later to reflect the club's origins.<br />
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As a pioneer of the new sport the club took on the codifying of the game's laws from the Marylebone Cricket Club (to this day the guardians of the laws of cricket) for it's first ever tournament in the same year, 1877. The gentleman's tournament of 22 players was won by Spencer Gore in what was also to be the first of many rain delayed finals.<br />
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During the early years of the tournament in the late 19th and early 20th century, the championships grew steadily with ladies singles and gentleman doubles being added in 1884, whilst the ladies and mixed doubles were added in 1913. This period saw home grown players dominating the winners' rostrums. Greats such as William Renshaw and the Doherty brothers (Reggie & Laurie) swept all before them and set records which still stand to this day. Indeed, no foreign competitor won the tournament until the American, May Sutton Bundy won the ladies singles in 1905. However, with the advent of professionalism in the game, particularly the beginning of the Open era in 1968, foreign stars began to dominate and, as any British tennis fan can tell you, no home grown player has won the gentleman's tournament since Fred Perry won the last of his three successive titles in 1936.<br />
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Tournaments at the club took a hiatus during each of the world wars but in 1922 the club moved to its current premises in Wimbledon and both the club and the Wimbledon Championships, continued to grow. The championships were televised for the first time in 1937 bringing the Wimbledon spectacle to a wider audience than ever. The site itself expanded significantly with new courts in 1980 and in 1997 The All England Club unveiled a new No. 1 court greatly boosting the tournament's capacity to keep up with its popularity. 2009 even saw the introduction of a retractable roof on the Centre Court to keep out the perennial Wimbledon rain.<br />
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The Open era has seen only two British successes at Wimbledon in the singles with Ann Haydon Jones overcoming Billie Jean King in 1969 and Virginia Wade overcoming the odds to win in front of the Queen in her silver jubilee year in 1977 - the last British success. Despite the recent dearth of home grown winners the tournament has thrown up some of the most memorable moments in world tennis; greats such as Roger Federer, Pete Sampras and Martina Navrátilová gracing the hollowed turf and setting many records for the modern era. 2000 saw Pete Sampras winning the last of his 7 titles to break the total grand slam record of 13, whilst Roger Federer has since equalled Björn Borg's record of 5 Wimbledons in row between 2003 and 2007 to contribute to his new record of 16 grand slam titles.<br />
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The next two years will be some of the most celebrated in recent history for the All England Club and the Wimbledon Championships. 2011 will usher in the 125th anniversary of the first tennis tournament, in 1877, and 2012 will see the club have the honour of providing a unique setting for the tennis tournaments in the London Olympics.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VYxOngQWA4E/TZI-jJyvTyI/AAAAAAAAAW4/5W-NbIBsoxI/s1600/Wimbledon_468x307.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="261" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VYxOngQWA4E/TZI-jJyvTyI/AAAAAAAAAW4/5W-NbIBsoxI/s400/Wimbledon_468x307.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Suresh_Iyer]Suresh Iyer <br />
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Roger Federer is no longer the 2nd ranked player in the world, as per the rankings decided by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP). He has been displaced by Novak Djokovic, the man who beat him at the Australian Open.<br />
The Serbian beat the Swissman in the semi-finals at Indian Wells to move one step closer to the world's top ranked player, Nadal, whom Djokovic later beat in the final.<br />
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In the match against Federer, Djokovic took the first set 6-3, only to see Federer claw back to level the contest at one set all, by claiming the second set at 6-3. But in the end, the Serbian ace proved too good for Federer as he won the third set 6-2 to close out the match, by two sets to one. With the win, Djokovic's winning streak in 2011 reached 17 games, later extended to 18 after beating Nadal in the final.<br />
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With this win, Djokovic has had 4 wins against Federer since the US Open semi-final last year. Before the Indian wells tournament, the Serbian got the better of the former world number one at Dubai, in February. In the semi-final on Saturday, March 19, Djokovic played a brilliant baseline game and kept Federer on the run and forced errors out of the Swissman. He broke the Swissman at 2-2 in the first set and rallied from a 15-40 deficit in the next game to hang on to his advantage. The set lasted 44 minutes before a winner at the net ended Federer's misery.<br />
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But Federer is nothing if not a champion and he showed ample evidence of that as he fought back to the second set on the back of two breaks of service. The third set was a see-sawing battle for supremacy as Djokovic broke Federer's serve early, but the Swissman was back on level terms at 2-2 only to fall back into arrears at 3-2.<br />
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From there, there was no looking back for the Serbian who enjoyed a purple patch winning 11 points in a row; after converting the third of 3 break points earned in the process, Djokovic was sitting pretty with a double break. But there was some fight left in Federer who soon had a break point. But Djokovic held his nerve to stave off the threat, to reserve a place in the final, against Nadal.<br />
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This was Djokovic's third win on the trot against Federer, bringing their career head-to-head statistics to 13-9 in the Swissman's favour.<br />
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Author: William L. Booker<br />
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Considering that two opponents in tennis are equal in terms of their experience, equipment, and stroke play, the factor that determines the final result of the match can be an matter of fortune as they say and how can the two opponents can adjust themselves psychologically to fluctuating and unexpected luck in the game (they may or may not be due to your good or bad fortune) to have their confidence up and go with their heads high while having maximum pressure on the opponent all the while.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xdE7tOVz7bc/TY438ZyjGOI/AAAAAAAAAWU/pS5Ln9alazQ/s1600/rafael_nadal1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="283" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xdE7tOVz7bc/TY438ZyjGOI/AAAAAAAAAWU/pS5Ln9alazQ/s400/rafael_nadal1.JPG" width="400" /></a>We normally hear many players comment about the shots that they were successful in playing; however, only some will talk about important shots that they were not able to play or missed. Sometimes shots that are missed turn out to as important as the shots that are played; and under some particular situations, a shot that gets missed by an inch is more important compared to a lame return that your opponent can return easily.<br />
The above statement; however, may require some amount of explanation to do. For instance, think that the opponent player plays an angled shot for that requires you to make a lot of ground; and after reaching it finally, you are able to return it fast and hard along the sideline taking off your opponent fully by surprise. But, unluckily the ball bounces just outside the sideline because of which you lose the point. Your opponent was lucky that the ball landed outside the sideline, if the ball had landed inside the sideline, he would have not been able to play it and you could have ended up winning a point. Your opponent understands that he has escaped the line just by a whisker and the thought sets up in his intellect. He knows that you can repeat that shot and the next time luck might not favor him. So he registers this in his mind that not to give the same opportunity to you. What does this result in? Your opponent’s confidence is broken and his shot selection is restricted; and you have achieved all this because of a missed stroke!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-TER-G8kvJqI/TY433rRzX3I/AAAAAAAAAWQ/IjLYnTGjNyU/s1600/rafael_nadal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-TER-G8kvJqI/TY433rRzX3I/AAAAAAAAAWQ/IjLYnTGjNyU/s320/rafael_nadal.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> If you had not ran along and taken the pain over that last stroke and returned a simple stroke without having the risk of misplacing it, your opponent would have ended getting a simple point, you could have ended up boosting your opponents confidence while decreasing you own confidence. Either way, if you look at points, you ended up losing one; however, in the first case of a brilliant missed shot you had ended getting all the psychological benefits, but if you had sent a simple return shot to your opponent, he would have straight away lashed on to it and scored points in both the departments i.e. point and mental lead.<br />
Now, let us suppose that you anyhow managed to return the shot and get the ball landed within the sideline of the court instead of outside the court and eventually beating the opponent for the point. However, if your opponent is thinking he lost two points one which he gave away and another one that he must have got in place of giving you that point. It results in a considerable amount of mental fear to your opponent who will be thinking that he is given away something that would be hard to get back.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
It may be clear by now that how your psychological thinking can change or affect the result of the matches. Considering the two opponents started equally, when one opponent starts to lead, his confidence increases while the other opponent’s looses confidence. If the player who has got the lead continues in the same manner, then not only he wins points, but also increases his confidence level and improves his psychology and this difference will be clearly visible between the two opponents. However, if the other player starts to catch up and pulls up his confident, than unless the first opponent has a better control over his confidence, the psychological forces that get created can destroy his game and he could end up in the losing side. And on the other side, the second player will have tremendous boost to his confidence by snatching victory from the jaws of defeat.<br />
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Discover the importance of knowing your tennis psychology as well as experts tips to help you service the opening gun of tennis</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8620726600511108692-3346608165187080737?l=basic-tennis-tips.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11695608343973825812kapi4all@yahoo.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8620726600511108692.post-49232558258167226652011-03-19T17:49:00.001+01:002011-03-19T17:50:26.040+01:002011-03-19T17:50:26.040+01:00The Backhand - One Handed Vs Two Handed - What's the Big Deal?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Brandon_Gabel]Brandon Gabel <br />
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What is a backhand? It is any shot hit from your non-dominant side. There are two main ways to hit a backhand: one-handed or two-handed. Most players decide which way they are going to hit their backhand early in their training. Both ways have various strengths and weaknesses. In general, people are "naturally" either one-handed or two-handed players, and I'll discuss why this is the case below...<br />
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People are either "naturally" one or two-handed players. When I watch a student hit a backhand for the first time I start them with a two-hander and see how they react to it. If it is comfortable for them I keep them with it, but if they have difficulty a switch to the one-hander is in order. How do I know when to make the switch? The single thing I'm looking for is how much they extend their follow through. If they like to push their dominant hand through the court more they are almost always a "natural" one-hander. On the other hand, two-handers tend to have a more compact follow through that wraps around the body. It is important to pick the style that best compliments your natural hitting tendencies; hitting the wrong type of backhand can cause years of pain and frustration. Trust me, I know! Let's now discuss each type...<br />
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<b>The One-Hander...</b><br />
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The one-hander was the "traditional" way of hitting a backhand. Watch footage of most professional players from the middle of the 20th century, and you'll notice that most of them are hitting a one-hander. The one-hander is a beautiful stroke when done correctly; simply watch the fluidity of Roger Federer... And Federer is not the only example! Pete Sampras, Boris Becker, Tim Henman, Justine Henin, James Blake, Martina Navratilova are only a few world class players that endorse the one-hander. One-handed players tend to enjoy attacking the net and moving forward into the court. <br />
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The importance of the one-hander is that it affords several advantages that the two-hander doesn't. It is much easier to learn how to hit an effective slice backhand. It is generally easier to hit balls below your knees, and balls that stretch you wide since your effective reach is greater. It is also often times easier to learn the backhand volley as well, since this stroke is also one-handed. Interestingly, many of the best volleyers in the history of the game (Stefan Edberg, Patrick Rafter, John McEnroe, Martina Navratilova) all had one-handed backhands. However, on the other hand, it can be difficult to hit heavy topspin with a one-hander, especially when the ball gets high above your shoulders. For young junior players it can be frustrating to learn the one-hander because early on it puts you at a distinct strength disadvantage (this is part of the reason why many juniors nowadays learn two-handers).<br />
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If you've decided that a one-hander feels like the way to go the next question is how do you hit it? Let's start by discussing the appropriate grip. A continental grip is the way to go. The continental allows you to hit both topspin and slice without having to change the position of your hand on the grip. A more extreme continental will allow you to "brush" up the back of the ball to hit more topspin; a less extreme continental will help you flatten the ball out. You can also hit very effective slice using a continental. In essence, the continental grip is one-stop shopping for the one-handed backhand.<br />
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Once you've gotten the feel for the continental, there are a few key steps to hitting a great one-hander. The first is footwork. Like all great strokes in tennis, if the footwork isn't there then the stroke will suffer. The one-hander is no exception. Footwork on the one-hander is a little hard to get at first because it requires superb timing. The goal is to step into the ball with your front, or dominant, foot (right foot if right handed, and left foot if left handed). In other words, as the ball comes you are going to time your step with the ball strike so that they occur nearly simultaneously.<br />
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Once you feel comfortable stepping into the ball with your leading foot it is important to figure out where in relationship to your body you should strike the ball. Unlike the two-hander, which we'll talk about in a moment, the contact of a one-hander is well out in front of your leading foot. To hit an effective one-hander you need lots of room; if you catch the ball late it will cause you to tighten your shoulders and hit the ball wide.<br />
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With the superb footwork, step, and contact point out in front the final element to hitting a successful one handed backhand is the follow through. One-handed follow throughs should be long and directed towards where you are aiming. One of the biggest problems beginning one-handers face is they over rotate the dominant shoulder causing them to "whip" the follow through. An ideal one-hander finishes with the shoulder low and the follow through on a single linear path towards your target. If someone were taking a picture of you from the front immediately at the end of the stroke they should not be able to see your chest; your body should be facing the sideline. Watch Federer or old footage of Sampras and notice how they lengthen their follow throughs; very rarely do they over rotate or pull the shoulder away.<br />
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<b>The Two-Hander...</b><br />
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If you're not convinced that the one-hander is the way to go then you may be a natural two-hander. The two-handed backhand has exploded in popularity in recent decades. Look at many of the top players in the world and you'll see that they are hitting two-handers. Rafael Nadal, Andre Agassi, Andy Murray, Jimmy Connors, Serena and Venus Williams, as well as Andy Roddick are only a few world class tennis players that hit the two-hander. Two-handed backhands tend to compliment players who prefer to play most of their points from the baseline. <br />
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Why the recent explosion in popularity? For starters the two-hander is a relatively easier stroke to use compared to the one-hander. It is also highly popular with junior players because they can develop significant amounts of power; and for many people, having the second hand on the grip gives them a greater sense of stability that the one-hander doesn't. Unlike the one-hander, you don't need as much room/space to hit it effectively. However, the two-hander also has a few draw backs. First, it can be much more difficult (although not impossible) to learn how to hit an effective slice backhand since the follow throughs are much different. Likewise, it can be harder to learn backhand volleys and it can be hard to hit effectively if you are stretched out wide.<br />
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Despite the disadvantages the advantages clearly trump in many circumstances which is why the two-hander is immensely popular in today's game. So how the heck do you hit the two-hander? Like the one-hander we'll start by discussing the appropriate grip. The dominant hand should be in the continental orientation. The non-dominant hand's palm should be pressed directly against the back panel of the grip during the swing (ie: the panel of the grip that is flush with the net). Having the non-dominant hand in this orientation will help you guide the follow through towards your target.<br />
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The footwork of the two-hander is similar to that of the one-hander. In essence, the player should step forward into the court with their dominant foot. The differences with the one-hander now become more apparent. Rather than timing the step of the foot with the ball strike, instead you want to bend the knees and rotate the back hip through the ball (see image to the right). This is much more similar to hitting an effective forehand. In addition, you want to allow the follow through to rotate around the body rather than staying on a long linear path. You still want to push the palms of your hands towards your target, but you do so in a less exaggerated way compared to the one-handed stroke.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Roger Federer's Forehand is one of the most beautiful tennis strokes on tour today. Federer's forehand is a versatile, graceful and powerful motion. Roger Federer is able to dominate the tour today largely due to his variety and is able to dial up the power on his forehand to generate awe inspiring winners, never seen before passing shots and incredible power and topspin.<br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-bVmyxO8AoA8/TXoevAfd8wI/AAAAAAAAAUU/qFdyYtutrV4/s1600/sp7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-bVmyxO8AoA8/TXoevAfd8wI/AAAAAAAAAUU/qFdyYtutrV4/s400/sp7.jpg" width="282" /></a>Federer's forehand begins with the initial preparation. Federer holds the racket in a modified eastern grip, with the index knuckle verging on the 3rd bevel. The preparation phase begins when he recognizes the approaching ball and the flight path. The preparation phase consists of turning the body together as a unit, rather than taking the racket back in a large backswing. Federer takes his racket back in a smooth and efficient manner.<br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> As Roger Federer sees the tennis ball crossing the net, he begins to take his racket back, making sure to keep his racket on the right side of his body. Federer's forehand is incredibly efficient and adaptable. By taking his racket back slowly, rather than in an abrupt and rushed motion he is building up momentum and loading up for maximum power and efficiency. Club tennis players and recreational players often make the mistake of taking a quick, rushed backswing without first turning the body sideways.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Roger Federer's forehand would not be so great if it weren't for his top notch tennis footwork. Federer makes sure to set up properly behind the shot, and he chooses his hitting stance based on the incoming ball and court position. Federer makes sure to load his stance, by staying low during the hit and in an athletic base and he keeps the athletic foundation throughout the entire tennis forehand stroke.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Federer's forehand is also very unique because it contains idiosyncratic elements. Roger Federer's forehand is noted for his extreme head position - where he keeps his head position and eyes glued onto the point of contact prior, during and far after contact. Federer is great at tracking the ball throughout the swing. On slow motion videos, you can easily see how focused his eyes are during impact, and his head position stays constant throughout the entire tennis forehand stroke.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-d7AMk_Dmuqs/TXoeyT1NUSI/AAAAAAAAAUY/oFj8blhMDSE/s1600/roger_federer2.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-d7AMk_Dmuqs/TXoeyT1NUSI/AAAAAAAAAUY/oFj8blhMDSE/s400/roger_federer2.bmp" width="337" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Finally, after the height of takeback, Roger Federer makes sure to allow the racket to drop below the level of the ball to impart topspin and to maximize his swing line. He then extends outward and upward after contact toward the intended direction of the ball. Finally, he finishes with a modern windshield wiper finish.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Roger Federer's forehand contains both classic and modern elements, making Federer's forehand a perfect combination of topspin, power and efficiency. Federer is able to modify the swing at times to accommodate more variety of shot selection. This is what makes Federer such a great tennis player, and why other professional tennis players on tour have difficulty matching.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Learn more about Roger Federer's forehand, and improve your tennis technique with online tennis lessons at Optimum Tennis. <a href="http://www.optimumtennis.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_new">http://www.optimumtennis.net</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Coach Ed<br />
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The single most important piece of equipment a tennis player will purchase is a tennis racket. With the wide variety of tennis racket brands, models, types, and specifications on the market, selecting a tennis racket can be a daunting task. Prospective tennis racket buyers should consider several important criteria. These criteria are brand, racket weight, racket length, grip size, balance, and head size.<br />
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Many tennis racket manufacturers produce multiple racket models with varying specifications. Popular brand name tennis rackets include Avery, Babolat, Dunlop, Fischer, Gamma, Head, Prince, ProKennex, Volkl, Wilson, and Yonex. Each racket manufacturer has its own unique characteristics and nuances that pervade their entire tennis racket line. You can consult your local tennis professional or tennis racket expert for advice on the brand of racket that is most likely to fit your needs. Ultimately, however, testing out different brands of tennis rackets is the best way to find the right match.<br />
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Weight is another important consideration when selecting a tennis racket. Most tennis rackets weigh between 8.5 and 12.5 ounces. In general, lighter rackets are easier to swing and players that lack strength (e.g., older players, children) will be able to swing lighter rackets faster, generating more power. The overall effect of tennis racket weight is somewhat ambiguous, however, as heavier rackets, while more difficult to swing, are more stable and transfer more force to the ball upon impact. Thus, when choosing a weight, comfort is the most important consideration. Typically, players that are more skilled prefer the stability and control offered by heavier rackets.<br />
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While the length of tennis rackets is fairly standard, many manufacturers have begun to offer longer rackets in recent years. The standard tennis racket length is 27 inches. While the rules of tennis allow rackets to measure up to 32 inches, most tennis rackets measure from 27 to 28 inches. The benefits of increased tennis racket length are increased reach and increased power. Longer tennis rackets can provide more power because the arc the racket travels during the swing is longer (especially on the serve). Players that are more skilled generally prefer the maneuverability of standard length rackets.<br />
Because the grip is the tennis player's link between the tennis racket and his or her body, grip comfort is of supreme importance. Tennis racket grips typically range from 4 inches to 4 7/8 inches in circumference. Most adult tennis players use grips between 4 1/4 inches and 4 5/8 inches. The easiest way to determine your grip size is to grip a tennis racket and place the index finger of your other hand in the space between your fingers and thumb/palm. If your index finger fits comfortably, the grip size is correct. If your index finger does not fit, the grip size is too small. If there is a large amount of space around your index finger, the grip size is too big. Selecting the proper grip size on your tennis racket is important not only for comfort and for performance, but also for injury prevention. Using a tennis racket with a grip that is too large or too small can lead to arm injuries.<br />
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Tennis rackets are also classified by the balance point or how the weight is distributed in relation to the head of the racket. The two balance classifications of tennis rackets are head heavy and head light. Head-heavy rackets provide more power because they place more of the tennis racket's weight behind the ball on impact. Head-light rackets, on the other hand, provide more control because they are easier to swing and maneuver and absorb more of the ball's energy on impact.<br />
One final consideration when selecting a tennis racket is head size. Typically, tennis racket heads range in size from 85 to 135 square inches. In general, tennis rackets with larger heads provide more power while tennis rackets with smaller heads provide more control. Players that are more skilled generally prefer the control and maneuverability offered by midsize tennis rackets (85 to 95 square inches) and midplus tennis rackets (95 to 105 square inches). Older adults and those who lack strength and precise strokes may benefit from oversize tennis rackets (110+ square inches). Oversize tennis rackets can lead to sloppy strokes, and are therefore not recommended for junior players.<br />
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Tennis racket selection can be a daunting process. However, understanding the specifications discussed in this article, brand, racket weight, racket length, grip size, balance, and head size, will help simplify the tennis racket selection process.<br />
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</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8620726600511108692-5809288180153875051?l=basic-tennis-tips.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11695608343973825812kapi4all@yahoo.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8620726600511108692.post-13215699843812884702011-02-28T13:50:00.000+01:002011-03-03T22:33:45.107+01:002011-03-03T22:33:45.107+01:00How to win a tennis match?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;"> There are most likely thousands of tennis tips, but here are 10 enormous ones that start at the warm up and end at the match point.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">When you begin your warm up ahead of the game you first have to get used to the conditions and your experience and appearance for that day. It's not pragmatic to anticipate that you'll be feeling terrifically fine each day.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">So test the situation - breezy, luminous, and hot or something as well and adapt your shots and strategy for that reason. Then ensure your undergo for the ball and rumpus, your general feel and look to get better on them.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">When you begin the game you furthermore need to get worn to your opponent's play. The majority of the players don't play the same in the warm up as they do in the game. So you are very expected to observe and sense new speeds and spins of the ball.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Don't fright if you can't settle in the first minute. Your mind is receiving the information, except you're too poignant. Keep in mind earlier matches, how you start your timing on returns or volleys or anything caused troubles at first.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Just observe the ball well and become aware of what is happening - are you belatedly, too far, is the ball too lofty and then steadily adapt. Don't vigor it - it will occur if you are calm.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The most significant shots which describe how the point will be played are the serve and the return. If you have a feeble serve and return, then you'll be on resistance the entire point.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">A fine serving tip is to first discover your serve. Don't blast your first serves in the game at your full power. Start at 75%, then boost the pace and see where the greatest feeling and proportion of shots is.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The similar rule applies to returns - start with average pace returns down the middle and then put in pace and placement when the game progresses. The key objective of the return on the first serve is to get it back deep down the middle and on the second serve to make your challenger run - so rather a cross court return.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The match is clearly based on forehands and backhands - therefore "groundstroke". You have to find them also when you start the game. Start with lengthy cross courts 2-5 feet over the net and try 5 feet from both surface and baseline.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">When you find excellent span, start utilizing short cross court and down the lines shots to make your challenger sprint.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The similar standard applies to volleys and overheads. It might get you 10 or 20 minutes before you play your first volley or overhead, so don't wait for an ideal shot. Or perhaps you can imagine it but don't get too distress if it doesn't occur.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-vES2TKkcN5Q/TWuaotl6KAI/AAAAAAAAATM/CrOqW1oydPo/s1600/novak_djokovic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-vES2TKkcN5Q/TWuaotl6KAI/AAAAAAAAATM/CrOqW1oydPo/s400/novak_djokovic.jpg" width="263" /></a>In fact if you frequently play at the net you're possibly conscious of this information: you need to expand the experience and timing for your volleys too. You might play a couple of poor volleys or overheads first but don't let that deject you.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">You're showing your rival that you are not scared to come to the net and you are also adapting to his shots. See how good it will feel when you strike exceptional volleys and overheads towards the end of the place.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This is really a synopsis of the above mentioned tips: first deal with the tennis game and circumstances on a given day. And while you get sensibly relaxed with the tennis game and situation, start feelings and dealing with your rival. This is my main tennis playing tip whenever I start the game.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Now you are trying to shape out how to outplay your rival. Ask your self - where are his weaknesses and wherever are his strengths? Look to utilize his weaknesses with your strengths and try to keep away from your weakness beside his/her force.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">It sounds so rational but in my knowledge I don't see many players really thinking rationally on court. They are usually too touching. You need to find out how to get out of emotional states rapidly and start thinking nattily and absolutely for the next point.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">When you lastly see what your opponent's weaknesses are you must first make sure with by hand whether your height of play logically allows you to play firm shots. If you your rival moves very leisurely towards the net, are you plunge shot dependable sufficient to use it?</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Don't alter your game too much or into areas that you don't master. Adapt your game so it is very hard for your rival, but stay in your limits.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you did a good work using the above mentioned tips, you are now most likely ahead in the game. This is one of the main traps in the game. You may try to secure the lead.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">You are now at match point having played masterfully during the entire game. There are a lot of mind traps here. Observe if you drop into one of them:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">- If I miss this chance, I won't get a new one</div><div style="text-align: justify;">- If I come first this, it won't be pale. He/she is in fact a superior player.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">- I don't desire to make a double error now.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">- This is it. (And you make a momentous experience in your mind about one point in a tennis match)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Stress is the common problem these days for many people due to the changes in life style and the aggressive career goals. Many of us forget the stress built within us while chasing our dream of earning money to have a better life. To get peace of mind while we fight with this aggressive life style, many of us choose various relaxation methods. Playing games is considered as the best option since it relaxes the mind in a very enjoyable way. Tennis is one of the favorite games for many people which gives a complete body workout and helps in maintaining the body health as well. The game not only relaxes the mind, but also gives a stretching relief for the body.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Tennis being one of the most popular games around the world, individuals begins playing the game pretty early. As a result, more and more people line for playing. However, with the lack of space, most have to go through long queues and endless waits before they get a change to hit the tennis ball around the court. Public tennis courts are a few in number and so if you too are tired of waiting or never seem to find an empty court, you could consider building a backyard tennis court.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">A backyard tennis court is a great solution for every tennis buff. And converting the backyard into a tennis court is a really cool idea as well! Whether you go for a grass court or a concrete court, you will have plenty to choose from and your dreams of having a backyard court could become a reality in no time. It is always great to have a play area at home, where you can spend considerable time of your day in the game and get the stress relief as well.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you are lucky to have a backyard that's big enough to house a court, you should immediately begin looking at data as to how to build a backyard tennis court. It is no secret that some of the most fames tennis stars of recent times had always enjoyed the services of a backyard court while growing up. From Andy Roddick, Lleyton Hewitt and the great Andre Agassi, everyone grew up playing tennis at the backyard tennis court. So if you too want to give support to your children who show immense talent in the sport, consider building a backyard court.<br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Planning For Backyard Tennis Court</b><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">For a grass backyard tennis court, what you need is a flat surface. If your backyard is big enough to hold a 78 by 36 feet tennis court, nothing like it! However, if you have a smaller backyard, go for a court that's 27 feet wide. That would serve as a good singles court. Once you have the space,</div><div style="text-align: justify;">• Get rid of all the obstructions huge stones, pebbles, bushes, debris, junk, etc.<br />
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• Reverse the soil with the help of a spade or shovel. This will help expose the fresh soil from underneath and will also help trim out all the extra, dead and dry grass.<br />
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• Rent a roller and take it around the playing surface. This will help harden the playing surface and make it level as well. You can hire a roller from the local hardware shop.<br />
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• Once you have leveled the ground, sprinkle grass seeds and with proper watering, you will see fresh, new grass appearing in no time, just the perfect beginning for your very own backyard tennis court.<br />
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• After the grass grows to a height of 19 mm, which is the height required for playing, you could start marking the area with the help of spray paints.<br />
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• The next step would be to a buy the net and install it. Take care while installing the net. Fix two poles on the adjacent sides to which the net will be tied. The net needs to be absolutely straight and uptight. Once equipped with the net, you will have successfully transformed your regular backyard into a sprawling court.<br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Construction Of The Tennis Court</b><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">While a grass backyard court is simple to set up and maintain, for areas where grass does not grow easily, concrete backyard tennis courts are the preferred choice. Concrete tennis courts are also heavy-duty, can be looked after easily, and are anti fracture. However unlike a grass backyard tennis court, constructing a concrete backyard tennis court is not very simple and therefore it is recommended that you consult an expert for it. There are a lot of construction firms that specialize in backyard tennis courts and it will do you good to seek their services. Before consulting the experts for the construction, you will need to collect a lot of information like the area space details, any other affecting factors like water, electricity etc... and most importantly your budget. Based on your inputs for the construction of the court, the construction companies give the plan and the estimation for making the backyard tennis court. It is suggested to consult with more than one consultation firm to make the your dream backyard tennis court.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>For Tennis Career People</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you want your child to grow up and take tennis up as a profession, it is highly recommended that you get a backyard court. If you have the space and the resources, definitely go for it. A lot of the top tennis coaches of the country have always suggested that for a player to flourish later on, it is important that training begins early. And what better place to train than at home! Setting up a well planned tennis court at home will give flexibility for you and your children to practice the game anytime in the day. You can find a lot of tennis coaches available for training the players at home and give great tips to excel in the game. Having a backyard tennis court is always an added advantage to get an effective training from a home training tennis coaches.<br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Factors To Consider</b><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">While building a backyard tennis court, you should, however, be cautious about a few things. The neighborhood you live in could play a very vital role. If you have nice, friendly and supportive neighbors, then well and good! But if your neighbors are troublesome and like picking arguments, you may have to face a lot of problems. A lot of complaints are heard from neighbors of people who have backyard courts and how the light and the sound from the backyard tennis disturb them. Sometimes, if you play at night, you may have to use floodlights, and that often causes a lot of problems for the neighbors. Also, the constant, monotonous noise that a tennis ball machine makes can be very annoying for the people around you. So before you install a backyard court, make sure you have the neighbors on your side and thereby prevent any future misunderstandings and obstacles.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Building a backyard tennis court may seem simple, but before you embark upon the project, you need to sort out important issues like your budget, the time you are willing to devote, and so on. Budget is a very important consideration and the overall look, design and sturdiness of the backyard court will depend on the amount of money you will spend on it. So sit down and chart out a budget carefully. See how much money you can spend and where you want to spend it. Also, building a backyard tennis court will take up a lot of your time. Be sure that you will be able to devote that much time to the project; else the project will get completed with numerous flaws. You will need to check with the construction firm for the construction methods they follow and how they deploy the planned project. You can check their previous experience in making such projects, find their delivery time and can estimate how well and faster your dream court can be made.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">So build a backyard tennis court that will not only give you the opportunity to play tennis and remain fit, it will also be a great place where you can have complete family activities at anytime of the year! Having our own tennis court at home gives lots benefits in having a joyful time with the family together at the play area, enjoy the game and have a wonderful time together!</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Swati is a freelancer, a work from home mom, who loves to write. She is a postgraduate in English and an MBA. She has written on practically every niche on the web. She writes articles, blogs, web pages, reports, press releases, product descriptions, eBooks, sales letters and newsletters. Visit Swati's blog at <a href="http://swatibanerjee.wordpress.com/" target="_new">http://swatibanerjee.wordpress.com</a> now if you need content for your business or personal needs.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">A little bit of tennis history any tennis beginners should know. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">For any future athlete that intends to start a new activity, knowing a little bit of history about the sport is always a good idea. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Ball games can be traced back for hundreds and thousands of years. Usually played for entertainment or during religious ceremonies, ball games became highly popular in countless civilizations worldwide. European monks probably created the game of tennis. The players quickly found out that instead of hitting the ball off walls they had better control using their hand. A leather glove was soon created, and not long after, an adapted handle completed the first racquet. As the racquets evolved, so did the balls that were used. A bouncier type stuffed with bran material soon replaced the first primitive wooden balls. The game became highly popular among monasteries all around Europe during the 14th century. At one time, the church considered forbidding the game. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">In1874, Major Walter C. Wingfield patented in London the equipment and rules for a game fairly similar to modern tennis. In the same year, the first courts appeared in the United States. By the following year, equipment sets had been sold for use in Russia, India, Canada, and China. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Croquet was highly popular at this time, and the smooth croquet courts proved readily adaptable for tennis. Wingfield's original court had the shape of an hourglass, narrowest at the net, and it was shorter than the modern court. His rules were subjected to considerable criticism, and he revised them in 1875, but he soon left the further development of the game to others. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">In 1877, the All England Club held the first Wimbledon tournament, and its tournament committee came up with a rectangular court and a set of rules that are essentially the game we know today. The net was still five feet high at the sides, a carryover from the game's indoor ancestor, and the service boxes were 26 feet deep, but by 1882, the specifications had evolved to their current form. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">The growth of tennis continued and the 1927 Championship saw the first ever radio broadcast of a tennis event. This increased its popularity further and in the 1930s the game became highly fashionable, led by British stars such as Fred Perry and Don Budge and International Champions such as Henri Lacoste. You'll notice from the photographs that tennis fashions were somewhat different in those days! Long trousers were the order of the day for men, and for women it was long dresses and stockings. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Fashion trends became a development in their own right and Bunny Austin from the USA shocked the crowds in 1933 when he became the first player to step out on to centre court wearing shorts! The 1930's became Wimbledon's boom time and in 1937, the championship was broadcast on the radio for the first time. This was a significant event, truly introducing tennis to the world. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Throughout the 1970s and 1980s the game became dominated by the new legion of international players and crowds became captivated by the likes of Bjorn Borg, Jimmy Connors, and John McEnroe. In the ladies game stars such as Sue Barker, Chris Evert Lloyd and Martina Navratilova filled the courts with fans. Britain's foremost ladies player was Virginia Wade, the last Brit to win the Championships in 1977. The prize money went up, as did the hemlines of players clothing! In 1986 the Championships adopted yellow tennis balls for the first time - partly to make the speeding balls more visible for television cameras. </div><div style="background-color: white; border: 1px solid white; float: left; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Gavin Dye is the Author of "Tennis For Everyone-A Beginners Guide To Tennis." now available online at his website, http://www.tennis-supply.com </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Born in Vastervik, Sweden on January 19, 1966, Stefan Edberg is one of professional tennis's greatest legends. Throughout the course of his illustrious career, Edberg accumulated over $20-million (USD) in prize money. He accomplished this large sum by holding a career record of 806-270, for a winning percentage of 74%, and winning 42 titles, including 6 Grand Slam singles and 3 Grand Slam doubles. Edberg was one of the foremost advocates of the serve-and-volley style in the game; a style which is popular in today's tennis.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OzWla_7GOKo/TU8mFSWxRoI/AAAAAAAAAPg/a7SQ1PJjyRk/s1600/Edberg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OzWla_7GOKo/TU8mFSWxRoI/AAAAAAAAAPg/a7SQ1PJjyRk/s320/Edberg.jpg" width="259" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Stefan Edberg first caught the world's attention in 1983. Still a teenager, Edberg was a force on the junior circuit. He won all four major Grand Slam events that year, and immediately decided to turn pro. Throughout his young career, Edberg had taken a liking to playing doubles as well as singles. Not many tennis players are accomplished at both games, but Edberg was intent on playing both the singles and doubles bracket in tennis. This paid off immediately after Edberg won his first doubles title in 1983, the same year he turned pro.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">In 1984, Edberg was still honing his craft on the professional stage. At a match in Milan, Italy, Edberg would walk away with the first singles title of his professional career. The next year, in 1985, Stefan entered the Australian Open and faced off against fellow Swedish player Mats Wilander. He defeated his countryman and won his first Grand Slam. In 1987, Edberg repeated his Australian Open success and defeated Pat Cash; Edberg also won the doubles title at the Open that year.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Stefan won the Cincinnati Masters in 1990 and earned his first number-one ranking. He would hold this ranking for the duration of the year, and including most of 1991 and 1992. In 1992, Stefan would enter the US Open and meet a young Pete Sampras.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Tennis serve drills are great for building up all aspects of your tennis serve but the most important one you want to focus on is the power you can generate in your serve. The more power you can generate the more deadlier your serve will be (when combined with pin-point accuracy and annoying consistency) and that is what you want! So how do you generate this power? Below are 2 things that you should be doing that will easily start to increase the power of your serve and also of your other strokes in your tennis game!</div><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li><b><u>Increasing your wrist strength</u></b></li>
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</ul><div style="text-align: justify;">Tennis serve exercises are used to target the components of the body that are going to be used in the tennis serve. For example one of the main components of the serve exercises are the legs. This is because the legs are what drives power up through your body. Therefore by strengthening your legs you will be able to generate more power into your serve so make sure that you add tennis serve drills that are targeted at your legs.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">These 2 tips are vital <a href="http://www.squidoo.com/tennis-serve-drills" target="_new">tennis serve drills</a> that you should include in any tennis training plan! Without them you won't be able to generate racquet breaking power! I too used to be in the same place where my sloppy serve would give my opponent the upper hand but just by following the simple techniques (video demos) over at <a href="http://www.fixmyserve.com/" target="_new">FixMyServe.com</a> I managed to develop a serve with racquet breaking power, pin-point accuracy, opponent-frustrating consistency and all round deadliness that DEMANDS respect!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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A now classic racquet, the Head Liquidmetal Radical comes in two sizes for the competitive player. First, we will take a look at a popular racquet used on the pro circuit, the Head Liquidmetal Radical Midplus. <br />
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With lighter racquets emerging each year, the Radical is somewhat heavy, but we were okay with this when testing it out. This gave a sense of stability to the racquet, giving a great element of control to our strokes. The spin was exceptional too. <br />
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In the serving department, the Liquidmetal Radical passes the test with flying colors. The sweet spot is sizable and allows for a smooth serve, and an equally comfortable return of serve. <br />
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Overall, the comfort and feel the Head Liquidmetal Radical gives you, especially off the ground, explains the reason why this is one of the best-selling racquets of all-time. We recommend this to any strong intermediate or advanced player looking for a fair-priced option. <br />
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The over-sized version of this player's racquet adds 9 square inches to the head size for those looking for a bigger sweet spot and a little more power with their Head Liquidmetal Radical. <br />
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Serving was great with the over-sized model too. The power was excellent and the control too, but it was somewhat harder to put spin on the ball when serving. <br />
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The only drawback we noticed while trying this Over-sized Liquidmetal Radical was it didn't quite generate as much spin as we wanted. This is obviously not a problem if you tend to not hit with a ton of spin, but just don't expect to slice and top spin your way to victory with this racquet. <br />
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More advanced players would probably prefer the mid-plus to the over-sized, but both of these models proved to be excellent racquets, and the rest of the tennis world seems to agree.<br />
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The racket is the single most important piece of equipment. Forget price, you want one that feels good in your hand and gets your strokes where you want them to go. You've got to get to grips with your racket first. Then, you can stuff the other spaces in your bag with tennis goodies!<br />
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<b>Getting to grips with rackets</b><br />
It's important to feel comfortable holding your racket. When you grip it, there should be a gap about the width of one finger between the base of your thumb and the tips of your fingers. Rackets have different grip sizes, find the one that feels right for you.<br />
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The head is where the strings are. The entire area inside the head is known as the string surface. Within it is the sweet sport. This is the area in the center of the strings. Some tennis rackets have a big head, but the larger frames mean more air resistance, and moving them around can be a little trickier. It's recommended that beginners stick with a medium-sized head.<br />
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The area on either side of the head is called the beam. You might have noticed already that some rackets have wider beams than others. A wide beam can add some power to your shots, but when you are leaning to play, you don't want balls bouncing off all over the place, so a moderate beam is best.<br />
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<b>Throat and shaft</b><br />
The head is connected to the grip by two curved sides that meet to form the shaft. The triangular area between them is known as the throat.<br />
<i>Strings</i> are made from a variety of materials. Each comes in a different gauge (thickness) and can be stung to a specific tension (the pressure under which the strings are secured to the frame). You might want to re-string your racket when it starts to lose its tension.<br />
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<b>Grip</b><br />
The racket handle is called the grip and is normally covered in leather or synthetic rubber. The very end is called the butt.<br />
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After a lot of use, the handle of your racket may show signs of wear. You can replace the original grip with grip tape. For extra comfort, try an "over grip", where grip material is wrapped over the top of the original grip. Make sure the grip is still the right size for you. If it's the wrong size it can affect your shots and even cause an injury called tennis elbow.<br />
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</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"> So if you read the first part of this basic tennis instruction articles, you are ready for the second most important aspect of your game and that the SWING.</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"> The swing part of tennis is one of the hardest part to teach. What I can say, is that as you master this one, you'll be a better player or at least win more points. </span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"> The first thing a bout correct tennis swing is ready for the stroke any time. Not swinging on the last moment will improve your stroke amazingly. You'll never believe how many times you get to the ball and your hand is not ready yet for the stroke.By not been ready for the stroke you'll suffer in two aspects:</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"> 1. not been able to direct your stroke to your desired place. </span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"> 2. Control - that means your stroke will or be with less power or your stroke will be out.</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Many tennis racket can offer better swinging capabilities, one really good and relatively cheap one is the Wilson k Factor six two, those rackets by using better materials and different wight center can let you swing better and easier. So What I say always? Be ready for the stroke! Even if you feel and think there is still plenty of time for starting the stroke, get ready and lift your racket immediately as you know the direction of the ball! When you are ready all the time for your next shot you get more relaxed in your game and are able to prepare more power and direction for your stroke!</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Moshe Sa publisher at <a href="http://www.wilson-rackets.com/" target="_new">http://www.wilson-rackets.com</a></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">For good swing you can get the <a href="http://wilson-rackets.com/wilson-k-factor-six-two/" target="_new">Wilson k Factor 6.2</a></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</span></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8620726600511108692-7853675052617380132?l=basic-tennis-tips.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11695608343973825812kapi4all@yahoo.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8620726600511108692.post-19338157927665269212011-01-17T12:06:00.000+01:002011-01-25T14:16:52.254+01:002011-01-25T14:16:52.254+01:00Tennis Injuries<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">by <a href="http://www.populararticles.com/index.php?page=author&author_name=Samuel_Eagle">Samuel Eagle</a></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"> When it comes to playing tennis, you must be aware of several things. Our bodies are prone to so many different potential injuries thus it is very important to be careful about how you play so that you can avoid as many injuries as possible. Having said that, even the most careful tennis player will likely experience some form of injuries at some stage. Learning how to avoid most injuries and which are the most common ones will give you the added advantage for a fast treatment, which will ultimately lead to a quicker recovery process </span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OzWla_7GOKo/TTQiSXCxtvI/AAAAAAAAAIo/Re2f0HfiGkE/s1600/Tennis+elbow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="208" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OzWla_7GOKo/TTQiSXCxtvI/AAAAAAAAAIo/Re2f0HfiGkE/s320/Tennis+elbow.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: small;"> The number one most common type of injury that occur to a tennis player is Tennis Elbow. This is an injury that occurs to the upper arm on the inside close to the elbow itself. This tends to create problems with the way that you use your arm overall and it can be painful and if you are not careful you can badly injure your arm even further. The best way to prevent this in my opinion is some rest as well as ensure that you are stretching thoroughly both before and after any game that you play. Even if you are only playing for a short period of time, you should always stretch in order to avoid such injury. </span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Another highly common problem is Tendinitis. There are several different types that tend to strike at tennis players and they include Shoulder Tendinitis, Rotator Cuff Tendinitis, Achilles Tendinitis and even Wrist Tendinitis. So what is Tendinitis? It is defined as inflammation of the tendons. This means that for each area where Tendinitis can occur for a tennis player that the tendons have become inflamed, irritated or even swollen. The exact amount of time it takes for tendinitis to heal generally varies greatly but it can be anywhere from a couple of days to several weeks. </span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Another highly common problem is Osteoarthritis that occurs in the knee. During a game of tennis, player sustain huge amount of impact to the knees thus it is very essential to ensure that they strengthened as well as to wear a pair of proper tennis shoes to absorb the impact. If you wear shoes without proper cushioning and do not take good care of your knees then you are at a much higher risk for Osteoarthritis. </span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Another important thing that you need to always keep in mind is that most tennis injuries are either acute or cumulative. This means that either they occur over time due to the body parts being over used or they occur suddenly due to trauma. Regardless of the exact type of injury, you should take the necessary precautions and these includes wearing the appropriate sports wear and protection guards like a pair of good tennis shoes, elbow guards and wrist guards, etc. These will enable you to avoid as many injuries as possible. </span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"> It is also a good idea to look into finding a good sports medicine doctor that can work with you in the event that you get an acute injury such as a Torn Rotator Cuff, Shoulder Dislocation or even an Achilles Tendon Rupture. Administrating proper treatment to injuries quickly is very important, so knowing exactly who you will be seeing in the event of an injury is a must and this will help you to stay as safe and healthy as possible and continue to enjoy this beautiful game.</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> The tennis serve is the king of tennis strokes. It is the only shot in the game in which the player has complete control in that he is starting the point. It is, in fact, the shot that has the most technical intricacies. On a good day, professionals can, statistically, get seventy five percent of their first serves in. When this happens they rarely lose the match. Thus, gaining consistency in your tennis serve is of vital importance to a successful tennis game. However, having a reliable, fast, or accurate serve may not be enough if the opponent is capable of predicting to which point on the court the serve is directed. Thus, the second point of importance is that the serve is disguised. Pete Sampras and Roger Federer are excellent examples of players who disguise their tennis serves. Here, we will discuss how to gain consistency in the serve as well as developing the art of disguising it.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The Toss for consistency: If the way you throw the ball varies you will be hitting each serve at a different contact point forcing the wrist and arm to re-adjust the stroke. This naturally causes lack of control and is a major contributor to poor consistency. To toss the ball in the ideal spot you will need to give yourself clear directions. First, hold the ball between your first four fingers and thumb. Avoid grabbing the ball. Next, bring your arm back till it makes contact with your leg nearest to the net. Lastly, guide the ball keeping your arm straight and release it as your arm is fully extended. Particularly important is getting the ball to reach it's pinnacle above and to the right of your head. If there was a clock face in front of you, you should imagine aiming for "one o clock".</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Rhythm for consistency: Many players undervalue the importance of rhythm. Rhythm on the tennis serve makes a big difference to assurance and consistency. Imagine taking your racquet back for serving several different serves, each time, at a different speed. Essentially you would be practicing several different serves. To gain rhythm, observe a three step process.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1) Start on your front foot. <br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Repeating these directions in sequence on each practice will bring a solidity to the stroke. Also note that the flat shot is the most risky shot as there is nothing but gravity and angle to ensure it hits the court.For this reason, in order to have a consistent tennis serve the tennis player should use at least one reliable spin serve.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Against a good server you have less than a second to hit a return of serve. Most players subconsciously pick up on trends and patterns in the server's routine and anticipate where the serve is going to land. For example, if the ball is tossed to the server's right most returners will likewise shift to the right as they expect the slice serve. Therefore, there are three major ways to disguise your tennis serve, thereby creating ambiguity in the returner's mind as to the point where the ball will land.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The first is to avoid looking at the spot where you are about to serve. Although it sounds simple it may take a conscious effort of visualization to achieve this. The second step is to use a closed stance. A closed stance is one in which your left shoulder points towards the net post so that your back is almost facing the opponent. This is how you should start your serve and it will effectively conceal your intention as to where you are going to hit the ball. Hold this shoulder position as you toss the ball and then finally rotate into the tennis stroke which will only at the last split second reveal to the opponent where the ball will land.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Max Gregor is a touring tennis player. He gives a insider's perspective of <a href="http://www.how-2-tennis.com/tennis-strokes.html" target="_new">Tennis Strokes</a> and how to play tennis at his website <a href="http://www.how-2-tennis.com/" target="_new">http://www.how-2-tennis.com</a></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Footwork is weight control. It is correct body position for strokes, and out of it all strokes should grow. In explaining the various forms of stroke and footwork I am writing as a right-hand player. Left-handers should simply reverse the feet. </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Racquet grip is a very essential part of stroke, because a faulty grip will ruin the finest serving. It is a natural grip for a top forehand drive. It is inherently weak for the backhand, as the only natural shot is a chop stroke. </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">To acquire the forehand grip, hold the racquet with the edge of the frame towards the ground and the face perpendicular, the handle towards the body, and "shake hands" with it, just as if you were greeting a friend. The handle settled comfortably and naturally into the hand, the line of the arm, hand, and racquet are one. The swing brings the racquet head on a line with the arm, and the whole racquet is merely an extension of it. </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">The backhand grip is a quarter circle turn of hand on the handle, bringing the hand on top of the handle and the knuckles directly up. The shot travels ACROSS the wrist. </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">This is the best basis for a grip. I do not advocate learning this grip exactly, but model your natural grip as closely as possible on these lines without sacrificing your own comfort or individuality. </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Having once settled the racquet in the hand, the next question is the position of the body and the order of developing strokes. </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">All tennis strokes, should be made with the body' at right angles to the net, with the shoulders lined up parallel to the line of flight of the ball. The weight should always travel forward. It should pass from the back foot to the front foot at the moment of striking the ball. Never allow the weight to be going away from the stroke. It is weight that determines the "pace" of a stroke; swing that, decides the "speed." </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Let me explain the definitions of "speed" and "pace." "Speed" is the actual rate with which a ball travels through the air. "Pace" is the momentum with which it comes off the ground. Pace is weight. It is the "sting" the ball carries when it comes off the ground, giving the inexperienced or unsuspecting player a shock of force which the stroke in no way showed. </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">A great many players have both "speed" and "pace." Some shots may carry both. </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">The order of learning strokes should be: </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><u>1. The Drive</u>. Fore and backhand. This is the foundation of all tennis, for you cannot build up a net attack unless you have the ground stroke to open the way. Nor can you meet a net attack successfully unless you can drive, as that is the only successful passing shot. </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><u>2. The Service</u>. </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><u>3. The Volley and Overhead Smash</u>. </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><u>4. The Chop or Half Volley</u> and other incidental and ornamental strokes. </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Source: <a href="http://www.populararticles.com/article152392.html">http://www.PopularArticles.com/article152392.html</a></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8620726600511108692-1179884572985446077?l=basic-tennis-tips.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11695608343973825812kapi4all@yahoo.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8620726600511108692.post-15161524508537700422011-01-01T20:49:00.000+01:002011-01-25T14:18:09.247+01:002011-01-25T14:18:09.247+01:00Tennis Fundamentals<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">by <a href="http://www.populararticles.com/index.php?page=author&author_name=Owen_Jones">Owen Jones</a></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"> I trust that this, my first dissertation on the fundamentals of tennis, will be found useful by both novices and experts alike in the tennis world. I am trying to arouse interest in the student of the game of tennis by a somewhat lengthy discussion of match play, which I trust will cast a new light on the game of tennis. </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">I will turn to the novice in my opening article and write of certain matters which are second nature to the experienced tennis player. The best tennis equipment is not a lot of use for the beginner even if he really is trying to succeed. Nevertheless, one has to purchase good quality; it is a saving eventually, as high quality material far outlasts poor quality gear. </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">It is vital always to wear tennis apparel when playing tennis. The question of choosing a tennis racquet is a much more serious decision. I do not like to force a certain brand of racquet upon any player, since all the famous brands are of excellent quality. However, the weight, balance, and size of the handle are the really important considerations when choosing a racquet frame, while good stringing is essential to obtain optimum results.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OzWla_7GOKo/TR-E7YB4ZFI/AAAAAAAAAFU/Zf6q1NdF6Tg/s1600/tennis+balls.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="226" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OzWla_7GOKo/TR-E7YB4ZFI/AAAAAAAAAFU/Zf6q1NdF6Tg/s400/tennis+balls.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">After having selected your racquet, make a firm resolve to buy only quality tennis balls, as a regular bounce is a great aid to advancement, while a "dead" ball is of no use at all. If you really desire to succeed at tennis and progress rapidly, I strongly urge you to watch all the good tennis you can. Observe the play of the leading players and try to copy their strokes. Read all the tennis instruction books you can get your hands on. They are a great assistance. </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Much more tennis can be picked up off the tennis court in the study of theory and in watching the top players in action, than can ever be learned in one's own actual play. I do not mean that you should miss opportunities to play tennis, far from it. Play tennis whenever possible, but try when playing to put into practice the theories you have read about or the strokes you have seen. </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Do not allow yourself to become discouraged by slow progress. The way of playing some stroke you have worked at for weeks in vain, will suddenly come to you when least expected. Good tennis players are the result of hard work. Very few players are born geniuses at the game. Tennis is a game that pays you dividends all your life. A tennis racquet is a letter of introduction in any city. </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">The brotherhood of the game is universal, since none but a fit sportsman can succeed in the game for any long period of time. Tennis offers relaxation, excitement, exercise, and pure enjoyment to the person who is bound fast to his job until late afternoon. </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">The order of development that produces the quickest and most lasting results is: a. Concentration on the game. b. Keep the eye on the ball. c. Foot-work and weight-control. d. Strokes. e. Court position. f. Court generalship or match play. g. Tennis psychology. </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><b><u>Concentration.</u></b> Tennis is played first with the mind. The most perfect racquet technique invented will not suffice if the directing mind is wandering. There are many reasons for a wandering mind in a tennis match. The main one is loss of interest in the game. No one should play tennis with any hope of real success unless he cares sufficiently about the game to be willing to do the drudgery necessary to learn the game correctly. </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Jack it in right now if you are not willing to work very hard. The weather, conditions of play or the murmurs in the gallery usually confuse even very experienced match-players playing in new surroundings. Complete and utter concentration on the game is the only cure for an erring mind, and the quicker that lesson is learned the more rapid the improvement of the player. </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">The surest way to keep a match in mind is to play for every set, every game in the set, every point in the game and, finally, every shot in the point. A set is merely a conglomeration of made and missed shots, and the man who misses the least is the final winner.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Source: <a href="http://www.populararticles.com/article293721.html">http://www.PopularArticles.com/article293721.html</a></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8620726600511108692-1516152450853770042?l=basic-tennis-tips.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11695608343973825812kapi4all@yahoo.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8620726600511108692.post-44019333433542807652010-12-30T17:42:00.000+01:002011-01-25T16:35:41.480+01:002011-01-25T16:35:41.480+01:00Tennis Tips from a Former Instructor<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">by <a href="http://www.populararticles.com/index.php?page=author&author_name=Marc_Hurwitz">Marc Hurwitz</a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Tennis may seem like a difficult game to master, but, as with many sports, if you break down the shots you hit in tennis into their basic forms, you will find that getting better at tennis is not tooo difficult.What follows below is a "cheat sheet" of sorts that will help you improve your tennis game.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">GROUNDSTROKES (forehand and backhand):</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">1) Bring your racquet back as early as possible. Ideally, you should have it back in a forehand or backhand position before the ball even comes over the net.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">2) As you get ready to hit the ball, make sure you are turned to the side. A good test is to make sure you are facing the side fence, 90 degrees from the net.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">3) As you hit the ball, have your knees bent and keep your head as still as possible, almost as if your body is on a swivel with your head being attached to the court. And look at the ball the whole way through the stroke.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">4) You need to follow through completely on your stroke. A good idea is to point your racquet toward where you want the ball to go and hold it there for a second.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">VOLLEYS (forehand and backhand):</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">1) When you are at the net, have your racquet upright and out in front of you at all times. Dropping your racquet so that the handle is above the head is one of the biggest mistakes people make at the net.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">2) When you hit a volley, your elbow should be tucked close to your body and your grip should be tight. Do not not swing at the ball. The volley is more of a punch rather than a swing, with the wrist slightly back but firm.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">3) Always volley in front of your body with the head of the racquet above your wrist if at all possible, and watch the ball at all times. Again, try to keep your head still.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">SERVE:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">1) It is all about the ball toss with the serve. Toss the ball to the same spot everytime, and you will have a consistent serve. Generally, the ball should be tossed straight up so that it lands in front of you and to your right (to your left if you are a lefty). It helps to toss the ball using an open palm, so the fingers don't make the toss go one way or the other.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">2) Reach UP to the serve. That is, at the highest point of the toss, you should be pushing up from your legs to reach the ball with your racquet. And think of the racquet as a back scratcher as you start the service motion. The racquet should naturally drop down behind your back as you reach up to hit the serve.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">3) Don't try to kill the ball. As in golf and many other sports, a smooth, clean stroke will give you all the power you need.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">4) Follow through, much like a pitcher does in baseball. If you stop the service motion the minute you hit the ball, you will lose both power and control.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Well, that wasn't so difficult, was it? There are plenty of other tips, too, but these are just some of the basics that can help you become a better tennis player. Have fun!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Copyright 2005, Travel Guide of America. All Rights Reserved.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Marc is a Boston-based writer who has helped create Travel Guide of America, a US travel guide that focuses on interesting cities, towns, and villages that are vacation destinations. He has also played a major role in Boston's Hidden Restaurants, a local Boston restaurant site. Marc played on the Tufts and Suffolk University tennis teams, has played in several tournaments, and has been an instructor for a club in the Boston area.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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