Your Guide Gavin Davison As you can see above, men’s tennis shoes are slightly heavier than women’s tennis shoes. In short, that’s because on average, male tennis players are stronger and heavier, which is why the shoes will be slightly bulkier for added support. Of course, that’s not to say those female tennis …
3 feet – 0.914 meter Your Guide Gavin Davison The rules of tennis, including the specifics for things like the net, are determined by the ITF – International Tennis Federation. As stated in the rules on their website, the height of the net should be 3 feet. This is 0.91cm, or 0.914cm if …
Groundstrokes – low to high extended swings Serving – up and over the ball Volley – short punch & slight downward motion Your Guide Gavin Davison Tennis is an extremely technical game. In fact, I believe it to be one of the MOST TECHNICALLY CHALLENGING SPORTS in the world. Of course, other sports …
Used to glide across a surface (double usage) To protect the frame of the walker The perfect size Your Guide Gavin Davison You’ve probably seen it before – people using tennis balls on the legs of their walkers. This has been done for DECADES ALREADY, obviously by those who need assistance with walking. …
A player misses both their first and second serves Impact – loses the point without the opponent needing to hit a shot Frequency – not seen in volume with professional players Your Guide Gavin Davison Hitting a double fault is one of the worst feelings in tennis – trust me. This occurs when …
Specified fitness routines – SAQ (Speed, Agility, Quickness) Live ball drills with focus on footwork Practice with intensity, light on the feet, use aids if necessary Your Guide Gavin Davison If you are to improve your game, FOOTWORK IS EVERYTHING. It paves the way to being in the right position FOR EACH AND …
Toss the ball up to an appropriate height Contact the ball in front of the body Extend the arm on contact and push with the legs Your Guide Gavin Davison The serve is ARGUABLY THE MOST important shot in tennis. It’s the only shot that you’ve got complete control over. And it’s ALSO …
Regular water Electrolytes Energizing drinks Your Guide Gavin Davison Whenever you watch a professional tennis match, there are ALL KINDS OF BEVERAGES flying around. Novak Djokovic famously has his own concoction that he drinks on the court, although he hasn’t disclosed what’s in there. Whatever it is, it SEEMS TO WORK QUITE WELL …
Standard formats are followed for singles – best 2 out of 3 sets On average, singles matches last from 1-2 hours Doubles matches may last up to 1 hour Your Guide Gavin Davison High school tennis is the STEPPING STONE for players before moving into college tennis. Anyone can play on the team …
The very first tennis ball – wood (dating back to the 1300s) First mass-produced tennis ball – rubber Today – rubber and felt Your Guide Gavin Davison This is actually a very interesting topic. The more you research, THE MORE YOU’LL REALIZE that opinions and facts vary greatly. However, historians believe that the …
Use a strong and durable tape Stabilise the joint & promote blood flow Consider a tennis elbow support product too Your Guide Gavin Davison Tennis elbow is one of the MOST FRUSTRATING INJURIES out there. In fact, at the time of writing, I am actually undergoing physio for this EXACTLY INJURY! When you …
An automatic fault due to a foot stepping onto the line mid-serve Regularity – not overly common at the highest level Result – same as a regular fault Your Guide Gavin Davison If you’ve watched a fair bit of LIVE TENNIS before, you’ve probably seen a foot fault called before. Basically, a foot …
Play to your strengths Expose their weaknesses Take your opportunities when they arise Your Guide Gavin Davison It goes without saying that when you PLAY BETTER PLAYERS, the odds aren’t in your favor. After all, that’s why they would be viewed as being a better player THAN YOU ARE! Now, unless your name …
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An error that is hit without being under any perceived pressure Reasons – poor form, pressure, bad footwork, threat of opponents next shot Examples – double fault, missed rally ball, missed mid-court ball Your Guide Gavin Davison There are few things MORE FRUSTRATING in tennis than unforced errors. Hit too many and your …
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Cost-effective Strong design (durable, weather resistant, good meshing) Portable and versatile Your Guide Gavin Davison These are the three MOST IMPORTANT elements for me when looking at purchasing a tennis rebounder. This piece of equipment can be great if you get the right one, but there are some not so great ones out …
As sweat-absorbent as possible – indicated in the product description Tacky enough for optimum performance Sufficiently durable Your Guide Gavin Davison In my experience, overgrips are FAR BETTER at dealing with sweaty palms compared with replacement grips. They are usually much better at absorbing sweat, generally tackier, and in my personal opinion, they …
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Take the game to them – attack, attack, attack Play your game, and play to your strengths Look for opportunities to come to the net Your Guide Gavin Davison If you’ve played a fair amount of competitive tennis before, there’s a STRONG CHANCE you’ve come across what we would call a ‘pusher’. Basically, …
Perfect if you want to replicate/practice a particular shot Ideal if you struggle to find hitting partners Great if you don’t live near tennis courts Your Guide Gavin Davison Tennis rebounders aren’t necessarily something new, but not many people realize THE BENEFITS of actually investing in this piece of equipment. It may seem …
Use a standard brush – ideal for moderate dirt Soak in the sink – best for above-average levels of dirt Washing machine – if the balls are filthy Your Guide Gavin Davison Nobody enjoys playing with dirty tennis balls. Not only can this WEIGHT the balls down, but it ALSO HURTS the general …
Keep them in the tins (most ideal thing to do) If opened – store somewhere warm and dry Once opened and used – your tennis bag Your Guide Gavin Davison Believe it or not, finding the RIGHT PLACE to store your tennis balls is super important. I’ve managed to choose the EXACT WRONG …
