I have been a tennis player for years. My brother and I used to spend weekends on the local high school courts. We got more exercise by chasing balls than actually playing points. Over the years my husband and I joined a club, took some lessons, and eventually got enough skill to play some USTA…

Do you know a person that is a tennis fanatic? You probably go into their room and see tennis stuff in every corner and on every desk. With Christmas coming up, you may be scratching your head at what to get that special someone as a sweet little gift. Lucky for you, we’ve got you…

Is pickleball the fastest growing sport in the country? It’s catching on fast and more people of all ages are getting on the pickleball train. If you’ve recently discovered the sport or you’ve been playing for a bit and want to improve your game, you may want to spend some time doing pickleball drills. Keep…

Pickleball is the lovechild of tennis and ping pong and has been gaining significant traction in recent years. In fact, the number of global pickleball paddle manufacturers is growing enough that new companies are doing everything they can to innovate. They need to stand above the rest of the competition, and sometimes it shows in the…

Sometimes it is the most simple of injuries that can ruin a good game of tennis. Tennis elbow is a common scourge of the tennis courts, but it isn’t unbeatable. With some solid tennis elbow exercises, and easing up on constant tennis practice, will put you clean on the road to recovery. Tennis is a…

Are you looking to grow your club membership while keeping current members? This task isn’t always as easy as it looks. New clubs open with lower fees or established clubs offer new incentives. These factors can leave you with a lack of new members and with the possibility of your current member base looking for…

As 2019 Wimbledon winner Novak Djokovic will tell you, even the best tennis shoes can still lead to a slip and fall. To maximize your grip and control while playing, you have to consider a number of factors. Where you play, how you play, and even the shape of your foot can make a difference.…

Tennis is a game of determination, physical stamina, and preparedness. Not-to-mention the right type of kit which is totally make-or-break for the type of game you play. While the world of recreational tennis is completely different from that of the professionals we watch on television, the game itself is no different. Whether you’re a pro…

There is no doubt with the pickleball craze out there at the moment, tennis courts are more in demand than ever before. I truly feel that if tennis clubs do not start filling their empty courts with “open-play” pickleball they are missing tons of potential revenue.  The sport continues to grow at an all-time record…

Approximately 2.14 million children aged 6-12 play tennis, as do 2.23 million children aged 13-17. Has your child expressed an interest in playing tennis? Are you unsure of whether or not they’re old enough to learn? There’s not one appropriate age for a child to start learning tennis. There are a few things you need to…