Posts Tagged ‘tennis’

Devise Your Attack Methodically During Tennis Matches

Sunday, March 14th, 2010

How do you define insanity? Well one way is to describe it is to repeatedly do the same actions but expecting a different result each time, very much like playing tennis in fact.

A rapid change of strategy is called for if you are in the middle of a tennis match and are losing by a hefty margin.

The problem is that too few do that and end up the loser. If you have a game plan that isn’t working you have change it, simple as that.

I have a few tips here for you to consider implementing next time you walk out onto a tennis court. These could well have the desired effect and result in you winning the match.

If you play from the baseline and are facing a player who plays as the net you need to play them at their own game and try to get to the net first.

Those players who love to rush the net are attackers, and don’t like defending. By keeping them at the baseline and making them play in a away they aren’t comfortable with also give you the mental edge.

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The Standout People To Keep An Eye On In The 2010 Tennis Season

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

The Australian Open once again got the tennis year off to a great start and whetted out appetite for the forthcoming season. The master they call Roger Federer once again lifted that famous trophy, sending out a warning to all his opponents that he’s still the man to beat.

Don’t assume, however, at this early stage, it’s going to be the same winners at all the Majors. There are a few good players just waiting to seize the moment and lift a few big titles themselves. Here are a few who showed great promise last year, and this could well be their time to shine.

There are a few players to keep an eye out for this year, as 2010 could well be the year that they achieve their potential.

The peak of her 2009 season was beating some big names to battle her way through to the semi finals of the US Open. With years yet to mature and grow as a player, she could well be lifting many major trophies in the years to come.

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Skill Sets That Are Critical In Tennis

Friday, February 19th, 2010

As the sport continues to evolve, many players and fans of tennis will debate the merits of the most important skill that a player can possess.

There are arguments that can be made for a handful of different elements of the sport, and while it may all boil down to a matter of opinion, it’s still fun to look at the possibilities.

Some very important aspects are listed. Are there any that you would find most important?

What about volleying? A game that it going too smoothly can become a disadvantage for opponents as point may easily be lost. Just take a look back at players of the past such as John McEnroe.

Many tennis buffs would argue that the modern game favors baseline play over the net. After all, look at the dominance of Rafael Nadal from the back of the court. Even players like Andy Roddick, who once spent more time at the net, are recently favoring the baseline and opting for ground strokes.

On the other hand, maybe it is the serve that is important. A strong serve will give the player a distinct advantage over their opponent and if you consider the example of Roddick who will control the course of the match with his serve if he has made it difficult for his opponent to break them.

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The Most Meaningful Weapon A Pro Tennis Player Can Have

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

As tennis continues to grow its fans and players will always be arguing on what determines a good player and which skills are the most important to have.

There are arguments that can be made for a handful of different elements of the sport, and while it may all boil down to a matter of opinion, it’s still fun to look at the possibilities.

Here are the most important factors. Let’s see which one you think matters most.

Looking back at top players in history such as John McEnroe, the question to ask is, is it volleying? All things considered, a regular game may be a danger for either opponent and end a point without trouble.

What about baseline play, is that important? Many experts would say that it is the more modern approach as opposed to playing at the net. Take Rafael Nadal for example, he spends a lot of time hanging at the back of the court rather that up at the net. And other players such as Andy Roddick have changed tactics in favour of the baseline play.

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The French Open

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

It is highly unlikely that you will not have heard of the French Open tennis championship, because it is a competition which is an annual topic of conversation. In French the name of the competition is ‘Les Internationaux de France de Roland Garros’ or ‘Tournoi de Roland Garros’. This tournament, which lasts for about two weeks is held in Paris at the Roland Garros Stadium, from which it took its name.

The French Open is one of the most publicised and broadcast sports events in the whole world of sport and lots of VIP’s attend it. The attendees of the game are fanatics who await with baited breath every stroke, especially when there is a close struggle between the two sides, doing their best to win. TV viewers actually get a feeling of being there live too.

The French Open tennis championship is the second on the annual schedule of the Grand Slam tournaments and its history goes back to the year of 1891 when it was elevated to an international competition. In those days, it was named the ‘International Championship of Tennis of France’ or ‘Championat de France International de Tennis’ in French.

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Elite Tennis Players For This Year

Sunday, February 7th, 2010

Another new season of tennis is upon us as the Aussie Open is underway. The women’s side of tennis is certainly interesting with Justine Henin back, but this article will focus on the men’s tour.

Gone are the days of Federer and Nadal dominating every tournament. There are some other players on the tour with legitimate chances every time a tournament begins.

As a result, no one really knows who may finish out the year with the number one ranking in the world. There are three players aside from the two of them who have a real chance, though some fans would argue that even more could enter the mix.

Every conversation about the number one ranking in the tennis world should start with Roger Federer. He’s the consensus favorite to occupy the top spot year in and year out, and 2010 should be no exception. Still, age will eventually catch up with him and so will some young talent.

Last year, Federer’s dominance was threatened by Rafael Nadal, who legitimately owned the Swiss legend in their head to head matchups. Having beaten him in the finals at the Australian Open and Wimbledon the prior year, Nadal looked to be the likely heir to the throne. Still, he has injury issues that tend to get in the way.

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Top Possibilities For The #1 Ranked Mens’ Tennis Player In 2010

Friday, February 5th, 2010

Because of the Aussie Open starting off the startup 2010 tennis year, the excitement is finally in effect. There are plenty of pros comprising a group that is now lots more competitive than it’s found itself in quite a few years.

Long gone are the days of Federer and Rafa Nadal dominating any grand slam. There are some other great participants on the tour with real prospects any moment a slam commences.

Despite the fact that Roger and Rafa Nadal claim the number one and two positions in the field of players, there are a couple of competitors who might wind up 2010 atop the field at number one. Why don’t we have a look at the most likely finishers now.

Not surprisingly, there is certainly Roger Federer. He must always be considered the favorite to finish atop the the rankings, seeing that he’s succeeded in doing so pretty much every single month through the course of the most recent 10 years. However, his age of 29 reveals that he’s aging.

If Rafael Nadal should remain healthy, there is certainly no reason to feel the fact that he can’t finish there. Actually, a lot of folks feel that he might have ended up there in 2009 had he not been forced to sit out Wimbledon on account of his knee injury.

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Pipers Landing Yacht & Country Club Offers Real Estate Shoppers More Amenities

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

Piper’s Landing Yacht & Country Club is located along the historic St. Lucie Waterway in Palm City, Florida. This gated community offers a equity share structure along with many benefits and luxury amenities not found in other communities. Here is a brief overview of a few of these amenities.

The community offers a gated entrance and onsite security service operating 365 days a year. The security officers continually patrol the communities 600 acres around the clock. The security service also performs vacant house checks and opening resident’s homes to approved service personnel. The staff is trained to respond to medical emergencies and has First Aid training, certified in CPR and the use of defibrillators.

Gene Bates, the 2005 winner of the Course Architect of the Year award, supervised the 2007 golf course renovation at Piper’s Landing. Mike Eye is the communities full-time local assistant golf professional. This Florida State graduate completed his PGA Class A Certification in only a year and a half.

For those who have a passion for tennis, the community offer five tennis courts with a Har-Tru surface. One of the courts is also lighted for nighttime play. Cullen DeWindt, is the Head Tennis Professional at the community. DeWindt is a best known for his accomplishments as the USPTA Clay Court Doubles National Championship in 2007 and is a USPTA certified teaching pro.

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Keys For Tennis On Hard Courts

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

I’ve been fortunate enough to have played on every surface of tennis court during my life, and I appreciate them all. Each of the types of courts has its differences, some of which are good and some of which may work against you as a player.

I’d like to write about the most popular surface in the world, and that is hard tennis courts. These are commonly used in both outdoor and indoor settings, and the fact that they’re easier to maintain than any other kind is the reason for this.

Let’s go into a few of the details about this type of court to see what makes it unique. If you’ve ever played on one, I’m sure you’ll be able to relate to some of the things that I point out here.

This is a fast type of surface to play on, and this may work for or against you when it comes to playing a match. If you have a big serve, you’ll thrive here as your serve will skid once it bounces, making it fast and difficult for your opponent to return.

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Warning Signs of a Golf Injury

Monday, January 11th, 2010

After having performed thousands of sports physicals over the years, I have seen an ever increasing trend in poor posture. Often, the posture is altered before a sport is undertaken, and frequently the posture is affected by repetitive motions of a particular sport.

You can easily perform an analysis of your own posture by having someone look at you from your back (six feet directly behind you). Does one shoulder look higher than the other? Does one hip look higher? Check to see if your feet are equal, is one flaring out more than the other? The knees should be in alignment too, facing the same direction. Your head should be equally balanced, not tilting to one side. If some differences are observed, you may have a biomechanical problem that is affecting your sports performance.

I like to use the analogy of your car being out of alignment. If your automobile is misaligned, your tires will wear out unevenly, you will not get proper fuel efficiency and your car will not run like it should. The same principle applies to your body. Do you think that your body would be more or less prone to injury if you were a runner and you had one hip higher than the other, which caused one leg to be an inch shorter? Running day-after-day, mile-after-mile?

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