Tennis is expensive. Racquets, strings, grips, tennis balls, and shoes are just some of the things we have to keep buying to play the game we love. Below are my 10 tips for playing tennis on a budget. Because we need money to pay the rent too. 1. Buy a Stringing Machine You can save […]
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As a proud former UMBC Tennis player, I looked forward to attending my alma-mater’s matches for years to come. There’s an immense amount of joy associated with visiting your school, cheering on the team, and reliving the wonderful days of college athletics. That dream has been destroyed. Monday, November 2, was a dark day for […]
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There are hundreds of character traits that make up an individual’s personality and determine his or her level of success. I used to wonder which of these character traits were the most crucial to reaching one’s potential in sport and in life. So I asked the top college tennis coaches in the nation for the answer. I contacted […]
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I had the pleasure of meeting distinguished author Scoop Malinowski at the 2015 Citi Open. I was getting a bottle of water in the media tent when Scoop greeted me and mentioned his latest book: Facing Nadal: Symposium of a Champion. Scoop was kind enough to give me a copy to read. Facing Nadal: Symposium of […]
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I want to help you overcome three of the most destructive mental roadblocks that prevent you from improving your tennis game: Laziness, Fear, and Doubt. I fight against these demons from hell every single day and it isn’t easy. After struggling with laziness, fear and doubt for many years, I have figured out strategies to […]
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Everyone loves a good pun. I’m quite fond of them, so I wrote down 54 of the best tennis puns I could think of in 30 minutes. Many of my friends say I have a talent for creating puns. Read them all and let me know what you think. Tennis Puns – Read at Your […]
Continue readingBy: Edwin Martinez – CC BY 2.0There are five fundamental tennis strokes that every player needs to learn. Let’s go through the basics of each one:1. ServePhoto by: Roman Boed – CC BY 2.0The serve is the most important shot in tennis. All points begin with a serve. The key to this stroke is fluidity, […]
Continue readingThere are a lot of people out there who want to play tennis, but they don’t know how or where to begin. So I decided to spend a few days putting together the ultimate guide on how to play tennis for beginners. Let’s get started.Step 1: TENNIS RACQUET The secret to finding the perfect racquet is […]
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I visited the US Open this past Sunday, September 6. Below I discuss different aspects of my US Open experience: tickets, transportation, food, organization, and the matches. I hope you enjoy my US Open trip report and pick up a few tips along the way. US Open Tickets I opted for the grounds pass for […]
Continue readingPhoto by Mehrban IranshadControlled aggression is the most effective way to win a tennis match. There are three main ways that tennis players attempt to defeat their opponents.Wait for opponent’s errorGo for winnersControlled aggressionWhat is Controlled Aggression?Controlled aggression means taking control of points by playing high-percentage tennis. This style of tennis differentiates itself from waiting for an […]
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