If you're new to tennis, or are just getting back into the game after taking some time off, you may be wondering what your NTRP (National Tennis Rating Program) rating is. This guide will explain the different levels of the NTRP rating system and help you determine which level best describes your current skill set.
Read MoreOne of the common questions we get from our adult students is: "How do I select my first tennis racket?" This is an important question because the racket that you use may help or hinder your tennis development. There are 3 main aspects to consider when you are purchasing your racket.
Read MoreThere are a few reasons why you might want to get a second racket. Firstly, you might need a second racket to act as a spare in case the strings of your playing racket break during your game. Secondly, your tennis game has improved and now you would like a better racket to help you generate more power and spin. Yes, your second racket can help in your game!
Read MoreUsually your racquet would already come with stock strings, if not, the retail shop staff might have recommended strings and strung them for you! After playing/learning for some time, about a year or so, your racquet strings may break or still stay intact. If it breaks, you will need a new set of strings. How would you know what material and tension then?
Read MoreIt's Wimbledon fever these 2 weeks! Whether or not you are a tennis fan, Wimbledon, a.k.a. The Championships, is the oldest tennis tournament in the world, most prestigious, all players don strict white tennis gear and there's something unique about this year's edition!
Read MorePlaying tennis involves not only major muscle groups but also the wrist, depending on your grip and groundstrokes. A firm wrist is recommended for most tennis shots, since the racket is an equipment which you will be holding and swinging repetitively.
Read MoreWe give you 5 tips to get you to a solid intermediate-level tennis player: (1) Improve Your Footwork. (2) Improve Your Balance. (3) Increase Your Racket Acceleration. (4) Develop Better Ball Sense. (5) Cover All The Basics.
Read MoreCoach Joseph gives some forehand tips to Natalie and Joelle. He shows how you can improve your forehand by being more aware of your racket's contact point.
Read MoreIn this video we will cover the three key steps for achieving a great kick serve, plus some other useful points. The kick serve AKA the topspin serve should be a weapon used by all players that want to progress from intermediate to advanced level. Not only will the kick serve allow for a reliable second serve but it can also be used strategically to place your opponent under pressure on their return.
Read MoreNutrition is not usually what you expect to learn when you pick up tennis. However, what you eat, or do not eat, has a direct impact on your performance on the court.
Let’s first look at the basic nutrition concepts that we should understand in order to maintain a healthy body.
Read MoreIn this video we will be looking at the four grips in tennis. The Continental, Eastern, Semi-Western and Western grip. Joseph explains how we hold them, what we use them for and the pros and cons of each.
Before diving in we must know the different bevels! By bevels we mean the edges on the handle of our rackets. This is explained in the video in greater detail. Once we are familiar with the bevels we can start to play around with the different grips.
Read MoreThis is the first video of an 8-part series on strength, conditioning, and mobility. We look at 5 simple exercises that can help you develop explosive lower body strength on the tennis court. You will be able to perform these exercises at home with minimal equipment using mostly just your body weight.
Read MoreWe teach you how to hit the forehand. You can even practice a few shadow swings at home.
Read MoreI will be explaining to you how to choose strings for your tennis racket. You will learn to choose a string that suits your game, and how to decide on the right tension. To keep things simple, I’m going to touch on five things: string pattern (I’ve already talked a bit about this in my previous video: How to Choose a Tennis Racket), type of string, string texture, string gauge (thickness) and string tension.
Read MoreThis is the second video of an 8-part series on strength, conditioning, and mobility. We show you 5 exercises that can help tone your lower body and build strength.
Read MoreLearn how to hit the tennis backhand with the proper stance, backswing, contact point, and follow-through. You can practice at home, if you are in a lockdown period. Stay safe!
Read MoreThis is the third video of an 8-part series on strength, conditioning, and mobility. We go through 5 exercises to strengthen your core muscles so that you will have greater stability and balance on the court. We will focus on the upper and lower abdominal muscles of your core.
Read MoreThe volley is an offensive and delicate shot that can help us finish off dogged opponents who return every ball back. In this video we will be looking at the technique for hitting a solid volley and a drill you can do at home to practise.
Read MoreIn this video I will explain a couple of different ways you can customise your tennis racquet to suit your needs. I’m simply going to talk about what certain customisations feel like, how they can be done and what sort of playing style they each suit.
Read MoreIn this video we will be covering the three different serves in tennis: the flat, slice and topspin serves. We will go through the motions of each of the serves and look at the two main technical factors that make the serves different from one another.
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