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Tips and Advice for Managing Your Tennis Coaching Staff By : David Horne One of the more difficult and stressful aspects of being a Director of Tennis is staff management. You are not only responsible for your own performances but also for those of your tennis coaching staff. After many management positions in both the tennis and fitness industry I have compiled a list of key points to make your life as a manager more productive, successful and less stressful. The Role of Agility Training for Tennis Players By : David Horne Agility is such an important fitness component for a tennis player when it comes to being fast. Tennis requires the athlete to be fast over short distances, in multiple directions and have the ability to develop explosive starts from various positions. Agility training is sports specific and it has to simulate the exact movements required by your sport. Tennis Instruction: Tips On Playing Better Tennis By : Kenneth Edwards The "tennis game in the millenium" takes real athletes who want to work hard to be great. The first steps to being great are getting in superb shape learning how to make great contact with the ball at all times in any situation. Thoughts On The Creator Of Tennis By : Jim Brown As people sit and enjoy a tennis match, they have many chances to develop thoughtful ideas about how tennis was created. Looking after your tacky table tennis rubbers By : Haggisv Van This guide offers some very basic tips on keeping your table tennis rubber nice and tacky, and prolonging it’s lifetime. Very few bits are required, you simply need to follow some basic steps and you’ll be much happier with the rubbers on your bat and for a much longer time! Table tennis - The long pimple ban By : Haggisv Van The International Table Tennis Federation announced more than a year ago that they propose to ban a range of long pimple rubber. This affects a large number of defensive table tennis players. Despite a large number of complaints, the ITTF has not changes their stance, but still has not made any formal announcements. It is highly questionable that this decision is made for the benefits of players or for the sport in general. Table tennis forums - a wealth of untapped information By : Haggisv Van Table tennis forums are a great source of information, but most players or coaches don't know about them. This article outlines some of the main table tennis forums, with the benefits that each one offers. Equipment Needed For Tennis By : Jim Brown Tennis is a sport that has fans and competitors in over one hundred countries around the world. Types of Tennis Racquet Stringing Machines By : Sammy Chim Description and explanation of different types of tennis racquet stringing machines. Boomer The Tennis Ball Machine By : Gavin Sanderson While a tennis ball machine can be useful for helping tennis players with their practices, there is one machine that is more advanced and can help players in more ways during practice. This tennis ball machine is known as Boomer, and it is referred to by many as the “ultimate tennis ball machine.” Created by robotics designer Dave Jordan and used by programs such as the University of Georgia’s tennis program, Boomer is a tennis machine that can help with not only practice ... What Are Dinkers And Moonballers And Why Are They Big Foes In Tennis? By : Gregg Hall Tennis would be a boring world if every player used the same tricks. Winning would become very tedious. With this in mind, you are probably asking if Dinkers and Moon Ballers are beatable. The Great Martina Navratilova By : Jonathon Hardcastle Martina Navratilova is widely regarded as the greatest female tennis player in the history of the game. She captured 18 Grand Slam singles titles and 40 Grand Slam doubles titles. She was born in Czechoslovakia on October 18, 1956 and at age 18 defected to the United States in 1975. She was granted US citizenship in 1981. Her given name was Martna Subertova but her parents divorced when she was three and her mother remarried a man named Miroslav Navratil, who would later o... Frequently Asked Tennis Questions By : Kadence Buchanan Tennis is a sport with numerous rules and regulations, and getting them all in your head can take a while. In this article, we'll examine some commonly occurring issues regarding the game so that you can have a clearer outlook on exactly what should happen should these questions come up in a game. Q: What should I do if a ball from another court rolls onto my court during the middle of a match? A: The rules laid out by the International Tennis Federation state that a re... More Commonly Asked Tennis Questions By : Kadence Buchanan There are so many rules in tennis that it can be tough to accurately determine who is at fault when certain situations come up. The more that you know about the sport, the better the chance you have at being able to avoid any controversy should one of the less-common situations in tennis come up. Q: When can I call a foot foul on my opponent? A: In a match that is not being judged by a referee, it can be difficult to determine whether or not you should call out a foot fou... Commonly Asked Tennis Questions By : Kadence Buchanan With all the odd scoring and numerous rules surrounding tennis, it's no wonder that people sometimes confuse the rules. To that end, we've created this article to help you to know the answer to some of the most commonly asked questions regarding the game of tennis. All rules discussed in this article reflect the stance of the International Tennis Federation, a governing party of the sport. Q: What happens when the ball bounces off of a line on the court? A: When a ball bo... Andre Agassi and What Can We Learn From the Legend By : Tomaz Mencinger The story of Andre Agassi, the professional tennis player, is over. For those of us who were his fans, it is a sad moment. And if you were following Andre's career and life from the beginning, you've had the chance to learn tennis and life lessons. Playing Tennis On Different Courts By : Kadence Buchanan While many are familiar with the basic aspects of the game of tennis, few realize exactly how much difference a type of course can have on their game. In this article, we'll help you learn to identify the differences of different playing surfaces and allow you to be able to efficiently adjust your game to make up for the changes a court makes. - One commonly used surface for tennis courts is one that is known as Rebound Ace. This substance is hard, and it is found in may ... Tennis Court Racketeers By : Chris Campbell Tennis is a great sport, but not without a few foibles. Tennis Secrets Of The Professionals By : John Savage Tennis psychology is nothing more than understanding the workings of your opponents mind. The Basic Rules Of Tennis By : Kadence Buchanan Thinking of starting to play tennis? Tennis is a great sport that requires mental preparation and physical agility. The first part of being able to play the game properly is understanding the rules, and in this article, we'll be discussing what are commonly agreed upon as the official rules of tennis. The rules that we will discuss are based on the provided courtesy of the International Tennis Federation. THE COURT - Tennis should be played on a court that is built to cert... First Tennis Superstar Bill Tilden By : Kadence Buchanan Born on February 10, 1883, American William Tilden II or "Big Bill" Tilden, as he was more popularly known, was the first great tennis superstar. He was the number one player in the world for seven years and reigned the courts until the age of 38. Tilden was the most dominant tennis player in the world in the 1920s and 1930s and is now considered by many as the single most influential person in the history of the sport. His raw physical power and unbelievable skill and qui... Tennis for Beginners - How to Enjoy the Learning Process By : Tomaz Mencinger In order to ease your tennis at the beginning there are some important tips which will help you get more realistic, improve your learning rate and groove your strokes with a calm mindset. Tennis Basics For Beginners By : John Savage How and where to hit the ball is described in tennis as technique The Young Tiger Woods By : Jonathon Hardcastle They've taken to calling Tiger Woods the "chosen one" and why not? At the relatively young age of 29, he has already put together a resume that can be compared favorably with the all-time greats of the sport . In 2005, he captured his 10th major golf championship, a total that puts him fourth in history in most championships won behind Jack Nicklaus, Bobby Jones and Walter Hagen. And to think that he has probably not even reached the half-way point of his golf career. Amon... Tennis Appreciation For Children By : Bill Urell Tennis is not an easy sport for kids to master, that's for sure. But starting them off at a young age will likely get them into the program more Tennis Tips for a Winning Serve By : Tomaz Mencinger The tennis serve is the most complicated stroke in the game. But that doesn't mean that you'll never get it. It means that there are many ways and traps of not doing the right thing. Is Tennis The Right Game For You? Find Out Here By : John Savage I think most people would agree that tennis is a sport which is good for you in many ways. Tennis Basics By : Zeddy Pinkerton 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. It is good idea to dress in tennis clothes, as opposed to street clothes for game play. Tennis clothing has been designed to give where necessary and provide the proper comfort level when exerting yourself and making quick movements. If you don’t want to invest in a tennis outfit, make sure you wear shorts and a shirt that h... Learning How To Play Tennis By : Angel Estrella 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. This is especially true of those who opt for learning at home thr... Rafael Nadal – The New Tennis Star By : Aurel Radulescu 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. Table Tennis - Importance Of Good Footwork! By : Daniel J.Fox One of the most frustrating experiences in Table Tennis can be playing someone who imitates a wall and sends every ball you hit right back at you! Aggressive blockers must be handled with care, since any lapses in concentration on your part will be swiftly punished with lightning counter-attacks. You can't afford to let up against these guys at all - you must stick to your game plan at all costs. Every weak attack or bad push that you make will cost you. I'll talk a bit mo... What Is Ping Pong? By : Alfred J.James Table tennis is a sport where two players hit a ball back and forth to each other, with a racket on a table, in a manner similar to tennis. The rules are slightly different, but the concept is essentially the same. Table tennis is an Olympic sport, "ping-pong" is the recreational version of the same sport. Spin, speed and strategy play an important part in competitive table tennis matches. The speed of the ball can vary from slow spinny serves to fast smashes that travel as f... A Brief Look at the Early Days of Tennis By : John Savage If you are serious about your game a look back at the past will not do you any harm, but may just help you. The Psychology Of Physical Fitness in Tennis By : Ivar Rudi Physical fitness is one of the great essentials of match play. Keenness can only be acquired if the physical, mental, and nervous systems are in tune The Volley and Overhead Smash in Tennis By : Ivar Rudi The net attack is the heavy artillery of tennis. It is supposed to crush all defence. As such it must be regarded as a point-winning stroke at all times, no matter whether the shot is volley or smash Chop, Half Volley and Court Position By : Ivar Rudi In Tennis, a chop stroke is a shot where the angle towards the player and behind the racquet, made by the line of flight of the ball General Tennis Psychology By : Ivar Rudi 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 Buying a Tennis Racket for a Young Adult By : Ivar Rudi 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. How to Grip a Tennis Racket By : Ivar Rudi 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 What is a Tennis Racket? By : Ivar Rudi 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. Choosing Tennis Shoes By : Ian Smith Good tennis shoes do several things apart from covering your feet, and tennis is a sport, that is very hard on shoes, and feet, so you need to find a shoe that will last, and one that is not too heavy, bearing in mind some factors An introduction to the game of Tennis By : Paul Duxbury A brief history of the game of Tennis which anyone who plays or wants to play ought to know.

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