All Blog Posts (2,598)

How to Hit a Kicker...

and why it is the Best Serve at the Recreational Level…

The Forehand can seem like a very complicated stroke to master as there are several steps that need to happen in a particular order with great fluidity and smoothness. To start without feeling overwhelmed here are the steps that need to be understood and perfected:

• The side on position

• The take back

• The drop of the racquet

To learn more about how mastering these three steps can help you hit a world class forehand check out my blog:…

Come watch the pros play May 6-12 at North Hills Club.  Admission is For FREE, but donations are welcome for the local Boys and Girls Club of Raleigh.

Feel free to call our Pro Shop at 9197810468 or shoot me an email on Tennisopolis!

See you there:)

On this edition of This Week in Tennis host Phil Naessens comments on an article written by ESPN’s online tennis editor Matt Wilansky regarding Jennifer Capriati’s recent legal woes, recaps last weekend’s World Group Quarterfinal Davis Cup action…

anyone interested in hitting tomorrow after 5pm?

Basel, Switzerland

Roger Federer and wife Mirka Vavrinec are expecting twins once again.  Medical staff at Universitaets Kinderspital beider Basel have reported that Mirka is pregnant with another set of "identicals", but this time they are boys. …

Was there tanking going on down in Miami this past week plus all the highs and lows on both sides of the draw at this years Sony Ericsson Open on this weeks edition of This Week in Tennis with Craig Doyle and Phil…

Looks like. I am recovered from my back problem although I still do many core workouts to keep extra fit. Playing again with no pain. Life is good again. I could not imagine never hitting a tennis ball again. I do prefer clay though as it is less demanding on your back and body overall. Or is it? Since the points last longer, less winners you are hitting more balls. So, you start getting tennis elbow or tendinitis there.Ugghhh. Just keep lifting some weights and exercise to keep playing.…

I am a 3.5-4.0 player living in Fairfax, VA.  I am looking to find players to hit or play with in Northern Virginia, preferably Fairfax.  I am interested in men or women and singles or doubles, any skill level but beginner.  I am flexible and can play during the week and on weekends.  You can email me directly at danielle144@gmail.com

Danielle Roberts xoxoxo

Over the weekend, we had the McKinney Tennis Center's One Year Anniversary. It was a lot of fun. A bounce-house for the kids, face-painting, games, free food, live-music, raffles, etc. Lots of fun. The only bad thing was the rain. Not cool. I stuck around for the Fast-Serve competition. I was in the finalists with a 93 mph serve. Not bad for wet-flat balls! I bet I could have done better, but it was cold and nasty outside and we didn't…

Looking for a hitting partner in Fremont/Union City/Milpitas - NTRP 3.5+. I can play 5+ as well. Please let me know if anyone is interested in playing for fun or serious tennis. I can hit regularly any weekday evenings or weekends.

On this edition of This Week in Tennis the stars of the ATP and WTA Tours are shining brightly in Miami…..please join Craig Doyle and Phil Naessens as they take a closer look at what’s happening at the Sony Ericsson Open as well as a look…

On this edition of This Week in Tennis Craig Doyle and host Phil Naessens discuss the slow high bouncing courts at BNP Paribus Open being held at Indian Wells, whether or not the rivalry between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal is still entertaining as well as their thoughts regarding what has occured this past two weeks and their predictions for the Men's semi-finals…

looking to pay at wissahickon high school, or somewhere nearby, this sunday morning (17th march) , anytime in the morning is fine.......
I am a 3 - 3.5 player.

Hello I live in S. Jersey close to Philly.  I can either play in either area and am flexible but can only do weekends if weather is nice.  Either male or female.  I am open to doubles too.  I am new to this site and don't really use it but with spring around the corner I am definitely into playing some more for fun and exercise.  If interested e mail me back or call me at 856-383-6683

Chris

In case you don't know, there are two websites (that I'm aware of, there may be more), where you can watch almost all of the big tournaments online for free.  However, there is a catch.  You will get a lot of annoying popups telling you that you have to download software, or that you are missing a plugin, etc.  YOU DON'T!  JUST CLOSE THEM!  These popups typically cover the screen and the media player controls.  Look for the tiny "x" somewhere on the popup and close it.  Sometimes you have to…