Most children’s rackets sold will display a recommended age. For example, many manufacturers will recommend 25-inch rackets for 9-10-year-olds. You may have seen some 21-inch rackets marketed as suitable for …
How often do you restring your tennis racket? Usually, a set of tennis strings will cost between $10 and $30. This may not seem particularly expensive, but it quickly adds …
If you play at an elite country club, you’ve seen players using state-of-the-art ball machines. They are pretty cool inventions, but how useful are they? Ball machines are quite restricting …
When you watch professional tennis on TV, you will notice something. Virtually all the male tennis players wear shorts when playing. On the other side, pretty much all the women …
Something very important for players when serving is having two balls on them. This is because if they miss the first serve, they immediately have another ball available to hit. …
It’s common practice today for swimmers and cyclists to shave their legs. They do this to make themselves more aerodynamic. Swimmers and cyclists shave their legs to make themselves faster …
If you’ve ever purchased a new can of tennis balls, you will no doubt have seen the markings on them. Of course, they will have the brand name first but …
Players have different preferences for changing the grip on their racket. Some will wait until it completely disintegrates. Others will change their grip after each training. In some extreme cases, …
Before I became a coach, I used to think ball machines were one of the most incredible inventions ever. What could be better than having a machine that fires balls …
All sports are good for us in one way or another. Yoga is excellent for improving flexibility. Long-distance cycling is a fantastic choice for cardiovascular endurance. Tennis is a good …
