Selecting a Racquet - Part 1

When making a racquet choice, you’ll need to consider the following features:

Head Size

Power is directly related to head size - a larger head will provide more power than a smaller head, all other things being equal. A larger head also offers a larger hitting area and sweetspot, providing more forgiveness on off-center hits. Today’s racquets are offered in head sizes ranging from 85 to 135 square inches, with the most common being 95-110. These head sizes offer a compromise between power and control for many players. Generally speaking, a smaller racquet head appeals to more accomplished players seeking more control, while larger racquets appeal to beginning and intermediate players seeking more power and a larger sweetspot.

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Blog Guide : Intro

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Make Tennis Resolutions

It’s that time of year again. The calendar flips over, we wipe the slate clean, and set goals (mostly unrealistic) for the next 12 months. It may be an exercise in futility, but there’s nothing wrong with a little wishful thinking. Your tennis game should be no different. Pick a few objectives you want to achieve in 2006 and give them your best shot. Here are some suggestions:

a new wrinkle to your game: Each year I tell myself that I’m finally going to get comfortable with my slice backhand. Well, it’s still a work in progress. But I know if I can get proficient with that shot, I’ll be a better player. Try to add something to your arsenal. It could be a strategy such as: more serve and volley in doubles, or hitting more inside-out forehands. Start off doing it in practice and slowly work it into your matches. Although it can be a struggle at first, in the long run the added variety will make you a more complete player.

Get in better shape: Few of us can honestly say that we don’t need any improvement in the fitness department. Even professionals talk of their need for better conditioning. Spend some more time this year working off-court on your speed, strength, and stamina. If you can’t fit that into your schedule, you can still improve by altering your diet. Cut out that donut you have with your morning coffee or the bag of chips you eat with your sandwich. A few fewer pounds will help you reach a few more balls.

Play more challenging matches: We all get comfortable with habit and routine, but it’s no way to test yourself. If you play the same opponent every week, you get used to each other’s games. It’s difficult to improve if you see the same shots and style all the time. I’m not saying you should dump your playing partner, but stepping into more unknown situations and facing different kinds of opponents will challenge you in ways that your regular game does not

Tennis Balls - Introduction

The ball, along with the racket, is arguably the most important piece of tennis equipment. The tennis ball must lie within the specifications laid down in the Rules of Tennis, while providing consistent playing properties and being sufficiently durable to withstand repeated high-speed impacts with the racket and surface.

Consistency is assured by the inclusion of a tight specification of a variety of physical properties in the Rules of Tennis, which ensures that all of the 200 or so brands approved the ITF are recognisable as tennis balls in appearance and playing characteristics.

For any location and court type, there is a variety of ball available to the player, in addition to the standard (Type 2) ball. A slightly harder, fast-speed ball (Type 1) which is intended for use on ‘slower’ court surfaces, and a larger, slow-speed ball (Type 3) for faster courts are described in the Rules of Tennis, along with a ball that is specifically designed to be used at high altitude.

My new Blog : Introduction

hello all,

Welcome to my new Blog which is " Lawn Tennis : An advanced guide for Beginners ".A blog about and for tennis players.It will help them to slecting racquets , shoes , change grip , selecting right shoe size, improve their backhand and forehand shots, alongwith some useful tips on service , customize their racquets etc.

I have just started this blog so expect more posts soon.
I will be starting with the " History of Tennis ".

noooooo......... blah blah blah
thats tooooo boring even for me.

We'll Start with the topic " Selecting a Racquet "
It wont be in one go but will be broken in parts (appx 5).
and "Introduction to tennis balls".
(I hope you already know the rules if no plz mail me and i'll post them)


Also dont forget to leave your comments as it helps us to know your likes and dislikes.Also you can request anything on tennis you would like to see here.

You can also visit my blog " Just For FUN ".

Check back soon for more updates.

And always remmeber.....

" Love is nothing in tennis, but in life it's everything " - Author Unknown

Bharat Verma

(Publisher)