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The Other Calf - Another Muscle Which Needs Attention

Actually, the topic here is not about another calf muscle, although the debate is ongoing about whether or not this muscle, the Soleus, may take claim to its own separate existence or is it part of what we most often think of as our calf muscles, the Gastrocnemius…

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Added by Doug Ingbretsen on February 17, 2014 at 8:06am — No Comments

Nike Tennis Camps Welcome Babolat Rackets

Nike Tennis Camps teams with Babolat as the official racket for the 2014 summer tennis camps.

San Rafael, CA (PRWEB) February 05, 2014

Founded in Lyon, France 1875, Babolat invented racket strings and is the oldest company specializing in racket sports. The Babolat "Double line" logo…

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Added by Mark / The Mayor on February 10, 2014 at 11:00am — No Comments

The WTA, SAP, HANA and HAL

Let's call this an opinion piece, a personal opinion, which I imagine most of my ramblings on about basically are.

The WTA has already partnered SAP to provide analytical point-by-point match data that can be used by coaches and players for their own post-match analysis and other purposes, but the technology, based upon or run on the SAP HANA…

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Added by Doug Ingbretsen on February 5, 2014 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Another Wozniacki Coach Goes on Permanent Holiday

According to the Danish newspaper Ekstra Bladet, Caroline Wozniacki has fired yet another tennis coach, this time for wanting to go on holiday rather than join her for some training in Dubai.

Something is rotten in Denmark and perhaps with northern Europe. If you have looked at the …

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Added by Doug Ingbretsen on February 4, 2014 at 7:00am — No Comments

Have you read the Inner Game of Tennis?

just ordered it from Ebay for $4.39 and can't wait to see what all the talk is about.  Has it helped you?

Added by phillip k. on February 3, 2014 at 5:58pm — 14 Comments

BNP Paribas Open Creates Quiz Contest About New Amenities

BNP Paribas Open, held at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Southern California, has announced a 15-day giveaway for a 2014 Grand Prize including a two-night tennis package to the world-famous tennis event including luxury accommodations, dining and spa certificates, and more tournament prizes.

(PRWEB) January 24, 2014…

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Added by Mark / The Mayor on January 28, 2014 at 9:00pm — No Comments

Klara Zakopalova, Ladies and Gentlemen

Added by Mark / The Mayor on January 25, 2014 at 10:22am — No Comments

Upset Ferrer Takes It Out on Linesman

Added by Mark / The Mayor on January 21, 2014 at 12:00pm — 4 Comments

Ridiculous Shot on Set Point Down by Kyrgios!

Added by Mark / The Mayor on January 16, 2014 at 9:00am — No Comments

How to Buy a Racket in 2014

Many tennis players ask me how do i buy a tennis racket. Buying a tennis racket is a very important decision. The first thing you want to consider is what level tennis player are you? Beginner intermediate or advanced.

The next thing you want to asking when deciding on a tennis racket is...what do you want the racket to do for you? Are you look for more power or control on your shots?



And the final thing to consider is…

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Added by Peter Freeman on December 31, 2013 at 10:47am — No Comments

Backhand Return Exercise

The backhand return can be tricky for lots of tennis players to master. Most people end up hitting off the back leg and the ball pops up. This exercise will help you develop muscle memory that will have you moving forward through the ball. Enjoy.

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Added by Peter Freeman on December 14, 2013 at 9:33am — No Comments

Ever Wonder How Topspin Works?

Understanding how topspin works will hopefully help you get over your fear of going for your shots, especially when hitting your second serve with a continental grip. Watch this video for further explaination.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xstnvgqt_X0&feature=youtu.be

Added by Peter Freeman on December 10, 2013 at 7:45am — 1 Comment

Tennisopolis TV: Rally for the Philippines

Click here to learn more about the relief effort and to donate to the Red Cross.

Added by Mark / The Mayor on December 2, 2013 at 10:09am — 1 Comment

The Rafa Serve: An Illustrated Commentary

 

Rafael Nadal is a fierce competitor. Just before he serves, he often gives his opponent a look reminiscent of a snarl. But contrary to what some of us might be thinking, that doesn’t mean he’s about to try to serve that opponent off the court. More often than not, he’s just looking for an effective serve that’s going to set up an awesome reply to an average…

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Added by Steven White on November 8, 2013 at 6:57pm — 1 Comment

Best of the Best

Roger Federer is still full of promise. His recent performances reveal that he is in great shape and playing close with Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal.

All he needs to do is fix a few mishaps on his forehand and regain the confidence in what was at one time the best forehand in the world.

Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray and Juan Martin…

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Added by Oscar Wegner on November 6, 2013 at 2:00pm — 3 Comments

The Magic of Calmly Waiting Mentally While Moving Fast and Furiously

Tennis seems to be a very fast sport, but I have a surprise for you:

IT IS NOT!

Let me explain.

From baseline to baseline, a groundstroke loses more than half its speed.  A forehand hit at 100 MPH at one baseline gets to the other baseline at around 40 MPH. One hit at 50 MPH gets to you at 20 MPH.

A serve hit at 100 MPH gets…

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Added by Oscar Wegner on October 28, 2013 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Volley Attitude

A player needs to commit to a strategy. Obviously, you would keep a winning tactic, and you would change a losing one. 

If you are losing, and you see your opponent is better than you on groundstrokes, there is something you can try. Volley aggressively, do it constantly, and commit to it.…

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Added by Oscar Wegner on October 15, 2013 at 11:00pm — No Comments

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