Tips to Help You Fall Asleep Fast for a Better Tennis Game It’s not just a great racquet that can up your game, sleep will play an integral role in helping you ramp up your tennis gameThe biggest, most fulfilling element of being good at tennis, is knowing that you’ve done everything in the right way to get you to where you needed to be to be a success. Kickstarting … [Read more...]
You swing too fast dude
"You swing too fast dude." Is something I heard the other day on from the court next to me. It came from a guy who was telling his tennis partner to try not to swing so fast. He was telling him this because - after watching them for a few minutes - nearly every two or three balls would either go waaaaay long or he would hit a nice down the line or cross court winner, not … [Read more...]
The game changer
How many times have you heard "bend your knees and roll your shoulder!" when trying to improve your tennis game? Of course that's only one of the hundreds of things that we are taught early on when picking up this game. Do most of them work? Sure, if you adapt your game to be loose and under powered. Heck, I used to be one of those guys out there, running around and swinging as … [Read more...]
Dead Tennis Strings
Just the other day, when I was hitting with a friend, I noticed that my strings felt different. I immediately knew what was going on...I completely forgot that I hadn't changed my tennis strings and the strings were now in the "dead zone." The liveliness of a tennis string has a general lifespan, however; the biggest factor of life loss in a tennis string is loss of … [Read more...]
Tennis Racquet Demo Tips
Nearly all of us amateur, weekend warrior, club, and league players have all ordered up a few tennis racquets to test out. Yes, the demo program that many retailers offer is a great way of picking up your next new tennis racquet. Basically, you can select up to 4 tennis racquets - older models, new models , and everything in between - have them shipped to your house, use them … [Read more...]
Lose Better, Win More
I know, the title of this post seems a little strange, "Loser Better, Win More". This specific topic has been on my mind for what seems like years, and for good reason too. We have all lost a tennis match and we have all been really upset about losing that tennis match, and I'm sure we've all seen players reactions to their losses - it's not a pretty sight.What's even worse … [Read more...]
Why Is It So Tense In Here?
It's the age old question when it comes to tennis equipment, "What tension should I string my tennis racquet?" If you've read any of my tennis equipment recommendations, I heavily stress that every tennis player is different so there is no single answer that will be 100% right for everybody and that you should be open to experimenting with different racquets, strings, and … [Read more...]
Getting Over The Hump
How many times have you been playing tennis and all of the sudden you have a bad streak of bad tennis? In the midst of that bad streak of tennis, you tell yourself "I'm done! I don't want to play this sport anymore!" Be honest, probably more than once. I know I have.Why do we keep coming back to this sport? What's the purpose? What can I do to better my game? Why isn't my … [Read more...]
Should you serve first or second in a tennis match?
When you play a tennis match, often times you are given the choice to serve first or to let your opponent serve first. What should a tennis player choose? Here we’ll look at the benefits of serving first or second.Benefit of Serving First: Serving first in a tennis match (tournament or friendly match) has its benefits and a couple of drawbacks. The benefits greatly … [Read more...]
How to Use Poor Weather to Your Advantage
This is a guest post by Eric Woolf of Midwest Sports. Midwest Sports is a tennis outlet shop providing the latest tennis shoes and tennis rackets.Sometimes outside forces such as weather interfere with your tennis performance. Here are some strategies for dealing with cold weather and wind:Cold Weather:Preparations:Wear several layers that you can peel off as … [Read more...]