After 4 years in the number one position the talented Swiss tennis player, Roger Federer continues to amaze the sports world by establishing a new record of the most weeks in the number one position.
Nadal, Safin and the Williams sisters are naturally powerful while others have to work at it. Find out how to use complex training to add power to all parts of your tennis game.
If you like tennis, chances are you like Martina Navratilova. If you are a Martina Navratilova fan, why not celebrate her birthday this month with some inspiring (and a few humorous) tennis quotes? Here are 14 to get you started.
Black Americans have been prominent in basketball and boxing since time immemorial. What's noteworthy in the past decade is that they have invaded other sports as well including golf and tennis which used to be dominated by the middle-class whites.
Tennis quotes can tell us more about life than just what one does on the court. This month, as we celebrate Arthur Ashe's birthday, let these tennis quotes teach us about persevering in life and not just the game of tennis.
Consistent and systematic training is essential to any tennis player. The "sharpness" that can mean the difference between winning and losing can only be acquired if the body and mind are are in tune. Here are some tips to give you that "sharpness" on the court.
Tennis psychology is nothing more than understanding the workings of your opponent's mind, and gauging the effect of your own game on his mental viewpoint, and understanding the mental effects resulting from the various external causes on your own mind. You cannot be a successful psychologist of others without first understanding your own mental processes, you must study the effect on yourself of the same happening under different circumstances. You react differently in different moods and under different conditions.
Tennis puts stress and strain on your body. Tennis puts stress and strain on your nerves as well when you try to master it. Tennis can be difficult to master when you don't practice or you can't afford to join a pricey tennis club. Taking private tennis lessons can be very costly. Plus, it may feel like you spend most of your lessons retrieving tennis balls rather than hitting them. Despite these set backs, your tennis game can improve if you follow these six tips.
Few sports are more physically demanding than tennis or more difficult to master. Part of the reason why so few people are proficient at tennis is because there are not many places to practice and most cannot afford to lay out the money for private lessons. Learning how to play can be very frustrating because you can end up spending more time chasing balls than you do hitting them. But, before you decide that tennis is not your thing, here are six easy steps you can take to improve your game.
For any of you who are thinking of taking up tennis, or are simply interested in the basics of tennis, then you will find this an informative article.
My son has gained an edge on me after he became a staunch fan of Federer. Kids will learn from example, whether we're talking matrices in precalc during highschool, picking their nose as a toddler, or in our case, the basics of mental tennis.
Federer vs. Safin, a short compare and contrast. Actually, just a contrast. Well, fine, both of them happen to be tennis players.
Many tennis players will not take a good look at the importance of their grip on the tennis racket. The expert will recommend that you restring your racket several times each year.
The guideline for age of a person and the racket size that is used is very important. You should make sure that the racket is appropriate for the person. You want to make sure that the person is comfortable with the racket that they choose.
Anyone who is considering tennis training will be happy to know that there are plenty of ways to learn how to play the game. Every way from the tennis court to the internet, the video store and even the classroom will prove to be beneficial for those wanting to learn how to play the great game of tennis. Prices will vary depending on the type of training method that is chosen, but can often be quite affordable.
Sometimes referred to as 'Rafa,' Rafael Nadal is a native of Spain who has made a large impact in the world of tennis. Born June 3, 1986 in Manacor, Mallorca, Rafael Nadal is the son of Sebastian and Ana Maria Nadal.
Having the perfect tennis racket is going to be the key in your game. You do not have to have the most expensive racket, but you do need to have one that fits your body and the way you play the best.
The 2005 season marked 30 years of play for the World Team Tennis (WTT) Pro League. With tennis news surrounding the most popular players in the sport, Pro Leaguers are always in high demand with the tennis news media.
Well, let me start by telling you what it's not. It's not to improve your strokes (not directly anyway). It's not to work on footwork or even concentration. These are all indirect benefits of what you are aiming to do - which is to build habits.
First Serves - 65 per cent of first serves in. Naturally pro's serve at a much greater speed than the club player. But you will find that when you serve at 65 per cent of first serves in at your relative level you will stand a good chance of holding serve comfortably for the most part (all other things being equal).
Be as strict on yourself with your line calls as you would be in a match. The key to improving is to be totally honest. If the ball is out, it is out. Start again and seek to improve. Kidding yourself with dodgy line calls just so you can write down a new record will get you nowhere. When you truly beat your old record you will know it. That is where the power of these exercises comes into play.