US OPEN TENNIS

Hours and hours on the beach doing nothing doesn’t work for me. I wish it did but it doesn’t. If the waves are good I can do a bit of body surfing but sometimes the waves are too small, too big or the currents are too strong. There’s no lack of vollyball on the beaches of Rio but the problem here is finding an availible net as well as enough friends to make for an interesting game. For me, the ultimate beach activity is “fresco”. All you need are two small paddles, a rubberball and someone to play with and you are good to go. It s a game with no points and no winners. Yet there is a sense of competing together with your partner against the chaotic universe of ball bouincing elements. The goal being to reach a steady rally back and forth. A steady rally that I am willing to call meditative or theuraputic. The aim of the game Fresco is a game for everyone. There are some players that may have more skill and experience than others. However, it’s fun no matter who is playing with who. You …

The right racquet will allow you to play with more confidence and consistency. There are a few important elements to consider when choosing the optimum tennis racquet for your needs including the size and shape of the head, weight, balance, length, thickness and the material that the frame is made of. If you want increased power, spin and surface area of the sweet spot, you should choose a larger head size of 107 square inches or more. 100-105 square inches will give you even control and a head of less than 98 square inches will allow you to swing freely and aggressively. Beginners and recreational players may choose a longer racquet than the standard 28 inches providing more reach power and a greater capacity for spin. For a little more control, minimise the length. The heavier the racquet, the more power potential and the easier it is to return an opponent’s powerful shot. These heavier racquets however are more taxing on the player so many beginners choose a lighter racquet to cons …

In watching the pros, when they hit the ball, they are at least 6 inches off of the ground. Power is generated with proper technique. A rule of thumb is get ready early, bend low, put your hips in the “swinging motion”, keep your head steady and your eye on the ball, hit the “sweet” spot, and follow through. By combining all the above elements, and applying them at the same time you can achieve maximum power. To create racket speed, make sure you turn your body; turning your body brings your racket back automatically. Don’t pull your racket back, turn your body with the racket stationary. Moving your racket as you turn, insures your racket will be parallel with your shoulders, even when you turn again and meet the ball at contact point. This allows the ball to go where your belly button points when you make impact. Also, hit through the ball by letting your racket follow the ball down the court toward the spot where you intended it to go. Also, buying a racket with a larger “sweet” sp …

But what is the most important part of picking the right tennis shoe for your tennis game? I have been a successful tennis player for quite some time. I started playing when I was about 10 years old and now I am a senior playing at the University of Georgia. In 2007 we were able to win the National Championships held in Athens, GA. What I am trying to say is I have worn my share of shoes and I know what works for me. It might not be the same for you but I would like to share my insight. I look for a couple different elements when I am choosing the right tennis shoe. First when I try on the shoe it can’t weigh me down. If it feels too heavy and bulky I’m not going to be able to move quickly and swiftly around the court. This is very important because the comfort and weight of the shoe play a big part in your footwork on the tennis court. We all know that once your footwork goes your whole game goes down. So make sure that the shoe is light and comfortable. Next the shoe must be versati …

Power is generated with proper technique. A rule of thumb is get ready early, bend low, put your hips in the “swinging motion”, keep your head steady and your eye on the ball, hit the “sweet” spot, and follow through. By combining all the above elements, and applying them at the same time you can achieve maximum power. To create racket speed, make sure you turn your body; turning your body brings your racket back automatically. Don’t pull your racket back, turn your body with the racket stationary. Moving your racket as you turn, insures your racket will be parallel with your shoulders, even when you turn again and meet the ball at contact point. This allows the ball to go where your belly button points when you make impact. Also, hit through the ball by letting your racket follow the ball down the court toward the spot where you intended it to go. Also, buying a racket with a larger “sweet” spot and a bigger head helps give more power. The biggest trick is practice, practice, practic …