Tennis

With over 17 million active players in the world today, tennis remains a staple in most people’s lives. If you and your friends want to get together to set up a few matches, a tennis ladder might be the right call. But what is a tennis ladder? How does it work and what do you

I began playing tennis around age thirteen, then I decided to continue playing when I entered high school. I was incredibly nervous for freshman year tryouts, but once I got to know everyone after a couple practices I became super close with the entire team. My coach put me at the #2 spot on the

23% more Americans are playing tennis in 2021. Why? Tennis is one of the safest sports to play in the midst of a weaning pandemic. Tennis is a no-contact sport, with more than six feet of distance between players and separate courts for each team. With the rise in players and increased need for safety measures,

There is a popular theory that 10,000 hours of practice can give you mastery over a task. Tennis offers great exercise, but it requires practice. What’s more, it’s a game you can play your entire life. If you love the game, you’ll have decades to work on your skills. So, if practice does indeed make perfect,

Professional tennis coaches, like Yutaka Nakamura, can have players regularly practice for 3-4 hours for a game. While this level of practice may not always be feasible for players of women’s tennis, the core drills can benefit even novices. Women’s tennis drills can increase skill and agility, but without knowing the right ones for you

Roger Federer is a household name. He’s thirty-nine years old — and he’s won 103 titles and counting. Throughout his career, he’s hit 11,344 aces, and he’s won 89% of his 18,630 service games played. Even now, he’s ranked number five in overall ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) standings. And while he’s obviously one of the