MyAllsports is your sports resource! » tennis http://myallsports.com MyAllsports is your resource for information on all the most popular sports. Check out our sports videos and read sports articles about your favorite athletes. Sun, 01 May 2011 03:52:46 +0000 en hourly 1 Keeping Your Eyes on the ball . Open Tennis .http://myallsports.com/keeping-your-eyes-on-the-ball-open-tennis/258/ http://myallsports.com/keeping-your-eyes-on-the-ball-open-tennis/258/#comments Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:25:06 +0000 Tennis player http://myallsports.com/keeping-your-eyes-on-the-ball-open-tennis/258/ Keeping Your Eyes on the ball . Open Tennis .

One of the most important things that you will ever hear when you are playing Tennis is to keep your eyes on the ball . Games have been lost because a player cannot do this. Yes, it seems virtually impossible to really keep track of that fuzzy yellow ball when it is spinning through the air coming right at you but realize that if you miss you are giving your an points. This as well as the risk of danger or getting hurt should be enough motivation to help you really focus on where the ball is at all times. If you lose track of the ball you could find it with your head, rather than your racquet .

In order to really master Tennis you are going to have to learn exactly how to track the ball no matter where it is. Do not worry so much about watching your an or even scanning the crowd looking for your sweetheart or your parents. They can see you, and you do not need to see them, instead your focus should always remain on the ball . If you have difficulty following the ball there are some things that you can do to help correct this situation, after all you want to improve your overall game strategy and skill level so taking the time to really emphasize your weaknesses through more training will help you overall.

There are numerous video games lately that are teaching . Primarily the Nintendo DS offers several eye movement coordination games. This is a time when playing your video games can actually be good! Who knew that playing a game was actually able to be helpful, but it is just one way that you can improve your vision . There are also games that are made for the computer, and even drills that you can do with a friend to help you improve your . Work on this a bit and you should start seeing that you can track the ball much easier.

Avoid trying to watch the crowd while you are playing. The crowd really does not care that you are playing, honestly they do not. While they are there to watch you play, they are probably doing some things that are rather distracting. Honestly, they do not always mean to be distracting, but they are and if you focus your efforts and energy on watching the audience, you are going to dramatically hinder your game. Instead, it is important to try to tune out exactly what the audience is doing and instead focus on the ball and your an . This will help you to ignore anyone who is acting strange in the crowd and also allow you to keep a good steady line of sight with the ball .

Another thing that you need to do is simply


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Tips to Selecting the Right Tennis trainer (instructor) for Your Child. Open Tennis .http://myallsports.com/tips-to-selecting-the-right-tennis-trainer-instructor-for-your-child-open-tennis/269/ http://myallsports.com/tips-to-selecting-the-right-tennis-trainer-instructor-for-your-child-open-tennis/269/#comments Fri, 29 Apr 2011 08:18:08 +0000 Tennis player http://myallsports.com/tips-to-selecting-the-right-tennis-trainer-instructor-for-your-child-open-tennis/269/ Tips to Selecting the Right Tennis trainer (instructor) for Your Child. Open Tennis .

As you can imagine there are numerous considerations that you should take into account if you are trying to select a suitable Tennis trainer (instructor) for a child. What is suitable for an adult is not always the best match for a child and this can sometimes be a very difficult difference to distinguish. What you determine as the first criteria is obviously someone who is skilled and talented as a player themselves, yet there are other criteria that should be considered as well.

Some of this criteria should include someone who is willing to offer up generous amounts of praise to your child. While of course some criticism is necessary in order to actually improve you do not want an trainer (instructor) that only criticizes your child. Look for someone who also gives honest praise. If they are simply dolling out praise just to make parents happy, you want an trainer (instructor) who is handing out praise because it is deserved. This will also go to show an trainer (instructor) that pays close attention to the activities and behavior of the students as well which shows that they are highly attentive to the needs of your child.

Your next criteria should be an trainer (instructor) who has patience with children who struggle to grasp the concepts set forth for them. You need an trainer (instructor) who is willing to work with your child whether they catch on perfectly after the first lesson or it takes then 20 lessons to learn how to swing the racquet without hitting someone. The kind of continuity that this offers your child is very important and ensures that they will be able to really grow and learn with the same trainer (instructor) and it also shows that an trainer (instructor) is capable of adapting their teaching style based upon your child’s particular needs.

For children one of the key things to look for is an trainer (instructor) who places the highest priority on having fun. Of course producing star Tennis players is great, but an trainer (instructor) who is more concerned with his next Olympic entry than having fun is likely to drive away the hobby players, which is where most children fall in the spectrum of players. Once your child grows older if they want to train for the Olympics then a different coach may be necessary but young children need to first have fun and improve their before moving onto worrying about being the best in the world.

As a good rule of thumb,


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Types of sport: Team sportshttp://myallsports.com/types-of-sport-team-sports/110/ http://myallsports.com/types-of-sport-team-sports/110/#comments Thu, 28 Apr 2011 19:57:06 +0000 admin http://myallsports.com/types-of-sport-team-sports/110/ Types of sport: Team sports

Sports that involve teams.

Football player Lionel shoots from just outside the Manchester United penalty area during the 2009 UEFA Champions League Final

* Association Football (soccer)

* Australian football

* Ball

* Basketball

* Beach handball

* Beach soccer

* Beach

* Beach volleyball

* Bossaball

* Box/indoor lacrosse

* Bowling

* Basque pelota

* Broomball

* Bunnock

* Camogie

* Cubbies

* Footballtennis

* Futsal

* Gateball

* Handball

* Hornussen

* Horseshoe

* Indoor soccer

* Kickball

* Lacrosse

* Marching Band

* Mesoamerican ballgame

* Polocrosse

* Paintball

* Ringette

* Roller (Rink )

* Royal Shrovetide Football

* Sepak Takraw

* Skittles

* Slamball

* Soccer

* Speedball

* Tennis Polo

* Throwball

* Underwater football

* Wallyball

* Wheelchair basketball

* Wheelchair tennis

* Wiffle ball

* Six-man football

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Should You Teach Tennis ? Tennis games.http://myallsports.com/should-you-teach-tennis-tennis-games/261/ http://myallsports.com/should-you-teach-tennis-tennis-games/261/#comments Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:25:43 +0000 Tennis player http://myallsports.com/should-you-teach-tennis-tennis-games/261/ Should You Teach Tennis ? Tennis games.

If you have ever considered yourself a stellar Tennis player you may have had the of teaching Tennis your mind. The freedom and flexibility that this provides can be almost unmatched and it also provides a great excuse to play more Tennis . If you thoroughly enjoy the sport then this is the perfect thing to seriously consider. However, before you go jumping into a new career there are some things that you should take into consideration to ensure that it is a good match for you and your personal goals in life.

The first consideration is do you really like Tennis . Some people simply tolerate Tennis ; if this is you then teaching Tennis may not be the best . Someone who is successful at Tennis absolutely loves it and there are few things that they would rather be doing than play Tennis . This love is part of what drives the most successful trainer (instructor)s and it is also what has been known to produce the best coaches at the higher levels. Ensuring that you love Tennis is a great first step because as a teacher you will need to practice yourself, plus spend time on the court teaching others.

You should also consider your people . While a teacher certainly does not need to win a popularity contest based upon their individual style it is important that they at least know how to successfully talk to people. Having good people will ensure that not only can you teach people, but you can also gain the trust of people as well. Someone is not going to be likely to pay for an trainer (instructor) whom they dislike. It is important to treat people well in order to have students who return after the first lesson. Of course you could always have poor people and still attempt at teaching; however you are not likely to be very successful, have few good references and also have problems with students returning after the initial lesson.

You are also going to need to look into the certification process to become a certified teacher. This may seem frivolous if you only plan to teach occasionally, but it shows that you are dedicated to teaching the proper methods rather than simply turning someone loose on the Tennis court with a racquet and a few ball s. By being a certified teacher you can command higher rates for your time, plus you show your perspective students that you care before they have even met you.

The final thing you need to consider before taking on a new career is exactly what your skill level is. If you are just a beginner at


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Common Tennis Injuries. Open Tennis .http://myallsports.com/common-tennis-injuries-open-tennis/251/ http://myallsports.com/common-tennis-injuries-open-tennis/251/#comments Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:40:35 +0000 Tennis player http://myallsports.com/common-tennis-injuries-open-tennis/251/ Common Tennis Injuries. Open Tennis .

There are several things that you need to be well aware of as you consider how you are playing Tennis . The body is susceptible to so many different potential injuries in the process of playing Tennis that it is very important to be careful about how you play so that you can avoid as many injuries as possible. Yet even the most careful player will likely have an injury at some point in time. Learning to avoid most injuries and also learning which are most common will give you the advantage in a fast treatment, which will ultimately lead to a quick healing process.

Of course true to the name Tennis elbow tends to be a very common injury. This is an injury that occurs to the upper arm on the inside close to the elbow itself. This tends to create problems with the way that you use your arm overall and if you are not careful you can badly injure your arm even further. The best for of prevention for Tennis elbow is some rest as well as ensure that you are stretching thoroughly both before and after any time that you play. Even if you are only playing for a short period of time while you practice a good stretch is still useful to avoid injury.

Another highly common problem is tendinitis. There are several different types that tend to strike at Tennis players and they include shoulder tendinitis, rotator cuff tendinitis, Achilles tendinitis and even wrist tendinitis. Tendinitis itself is defined as inflammation of the tendons. This means that for each area where tendinitis can occur for a Tennis player that the tendons have become inflamed, irritated or even swollen. The exact amount of time it takes for tendinitis to heal generally varies greatly but it can be anywhere from a couple of days to several weeks.

Another highly common problem is osteoarthritis that occurs in the knee. Because of the huge amount of impact that occurs to the knees it is very important to ensure that they are as strong as possible as well as the shoes that you wearing are very strong. If you wear shoes without proper cushioning and do not take good care of your knees then you are at a much higher risk for osteoarthritis.

The biggest thing that you need to always keep in mind is that most Tennis injuries are either acute or cumulative. This means that either they occur over time due to being over used or they occur suddenly due to trauma. Regardless of the exact type of injury taking the precautions necessary to ensure that you are wearing the appropriate safety equipment will


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Tennis and Sports Medicine Concerns. Open Tennis .http://myallsports.com/tennis-and-sports-medicine-concerns-open-tennis/263/ http://myallsports.com/tennis-and-sports-medicine-concerns-open-tennis/263/#comments Sun, 17 Apr 2011 14:57:27 +0000 Tennis player http://myallsports.com/tennis-and-sports-medicine-concerns-open-tennis/263/ Tennis and Sports Medicine Concerns. Open Tennis .

Many people do not realize that beyond the initial beginnings of Tennis that the sport can actually be very dangerous. Yet at the same time even those who do realize that it is dangerous often do not realize just how important it is to have a good sports medicine doctor that you work with. Most Tennis injuries are caused specifically by the sport itself, which makes the need to have a sports medicine doctor quite large. If you are playing Tennis at an advanced level or even professionally or semi-professionally you must have a good sports medicine doctor. Those players who are on the lower levels can typically avoid using a sports medicine doctor; however it is still a wise decision to have a doctor.

If you are injured for any reason due to playing a sport, which includes Tennis seeing a good sports medicine doctor can often speed up your recovery time greatly. While you may not realize it, taking the time and effort to find a good doctor can ensure that you are not sitting around in pain struggling to find a doctor that can see you after you have been injured. Being able to simply call someone up to take care of your needs is very important, however waiting until after you are injured is a recipe for disaster, especially since not all doctors take new patients at all times.

You should take your time selecting a good sports medicine doctor. With the list of acute injuries for Tennis being rather large it is important to ensure that you are working with someone that you trust. You also need to ensure that your doctor is highly experienced in sports medicine and is readily available in the event that you have a problem. For example, if it would take two weeks for you to get an appointment with your chosen sports medicine doctor it would be a very wise decision to search for a new doctor that could see you sooner.

In addition to helping you stay healthy by treating your injuries a good sports medicine doctor should be able to help you prevent injuries as well. They should be able to recommend specific exercises and safety equipment that will help you to avoid being injured. If you are working with a doctor that barely wants to ever talk to you then again you need to find a new doctor. Sports medicine doctors are typically quite hands on, however there are some that are just not as hands on in their treatment methods. Typically a hands on doctor will give you much better results.

If you do not already have a sports medicine doctor picked out you should consider talking to your coach or trainer (instructor) to see whom they recommend.


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Tennis Equipment – New Equipment or Used? Tennis games.http://myallsports.com/tennis-equipment-new-equipment-or-used-tennis-games/264/ http://myallsports.com/tennis-equipment-new-equipment-or-used-tennis-games/264/#comments Sat, 16 Apr 2011 07:17:50 +0000 Tennis player http://myallsports.com/tennis-equipment-new-equipment-or-used-tennis-games/264/ Tennis Equipment – New Equipment or Used? Tennis games.

If you are trying to get started in Tennis you have no doubt discovered that many of the different pieces of equipment that are necessary are a bit expensive. However, if you are willing to purchase some equipment used you can save a lot of money. The problem becomes determining what you can really purchase used without putting yourself at risk for injury, or even potential frustration. Savings money should never be a greater priority so it is important to follow the advice that is listed here if you are considering buying any used equipment.

Tennis racquet s are a piece of equipment where being new or used generally does not matter. However, while it is ok to choose used from a price perspective without jeopardizing safety it is also important to realize that you need to know exactly what you are looking for in a Tennis racquet before you ever buy one used. If you are trying to find a power racquet and end up buying a tweener then you have just wasted your money. However, if you are looking for a racquet and manage to find one that is a level up, such as looking for a power racquet and finding a tweener then you can purchase the higher level racquet and hang onto it for later on. It is still important to use the recommended racquet in the meantime however.

Tennis ball s are one of the biggest expenses that people tend to have simply because they need to be replaced so often. Generally speaking it is best to avoid used ball s unless you know for sure that they are not pressurized. If you suspect that the ball is a pressureless and it still has a suitable fuzzy felt surface then you may be able to save a few dollars. However, you should check to ensure that they are the right type, remember Tennis ball s come in Basic, Extra duty and high altitude models.

The Tennis bag is another place where you can save some money and buy used. As long as you carefully check the bag you should make out fine picking up a used model. This will allow you to reap some huge financial benefits. Key things to check are the zippers, pockets, the straps and any hardware that the bag includes. You do not want anything that is damaged. Additionally, you need to ensure that the bag is the suitable size. You are not going to save any money at all if it is the wrong size for your needs. You will still ultimately purchase a new bag in the


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Tennis and Children. Open Tennis.http://myallsports.com/tennis-and-children-open-tennis/262/ http://myallsports.com/tennis-and-children-open-tennis/262/#comments Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:54:05 +0000 Tennis player http://myallsports.com/tennis-and-children-open-tennis/262/ Tennis and Children. Open Tennis .

Parents are always looking for a good sport for their child and more and more parents are starting to turn to Tennis as the perfect sport for their child. The benefits of Tennis go far beyond simply learning good sportsmanship , it also goes deep into learning good in terms of eye coordination and even hand eye coordination just to mention a few. Deciding if Tennis is the right sport for your child is sometimes easy and at other times a bit more complicated, but you should always take a cue from your child as you make the final decision.

The first step should be deciding if your child enjoys playing with large groups of people such as with foot ball or soccer or if they prefer to play solo sports. While Tennis is not so much a solo sport you are playing against another three people, rather than an entire field like many team sports involves. If your child does not like the of playing by themselves then Tennis may not be the best match for them.

Children should also feel comfortable having a ball flying at them at high speeds. While nobody really sets out to walk onto the Tennis court and be hit in the head with a ball , it is a possibility that is entirely possible to happen. If your child is quite shy they may not be comfortable with this , however if they are not easily intimidated then you may not have any problems with your child being upset over this. Many children take this as the perfect time to get started really improving their and technique in order to protect themselves from the ball .

You should also look at the benefits that Tennis can provide. It is a great form of exercise that allows your child to move around the Tennis court a very great deal thus providing them with plenty of exercise. At the same time, it is also possible to practice improved hand eye coordination, teamwork and even learn how to make quick decisions as a split second. A child who has issues making a decision is generally not cut out for Tennis , however a child that is able to just jump in and make a fast decision will generally do very well at Tennis .

Another good benefit of Tennis is the ability to practice on their own. While many sports need a child to interact with numerous other people in order to actually practice a solid wall, Tennis ball and racquet can allow your child to easily practice almost anywhere, even at your home. This allows your child to have the time to practice that they need which can be a huge help if you are looking for the best sport possible that will not potentially damage your property.

For parents who are looking for a competition sport Tennis makes a wonderful choice, you can choose just how many or how few competitions you are comfortable with your child participating in and ultimately they can even play in the Olympics or as a professional if they are skilled enough when they get older. This can allow you to consider that Tennis is a great sport because it has a serious future ahead that is very much possible for virtually anyone to learn.

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Improving Your Tennis Technique. Open Tennis .http://myallsports.com/improving-your-tennis-technique-open-tennis/256/ http://myallsports.com/improving-your-tennis-technique-open-tennis/256/#comments Sat, 09 Apr 2011 12:25:01 +0000 Tennis player http://myallsports.com/improving-your-tennis-technique-open-tennis/256/ Improving Your Tennis Technique. Open Tennis .

One of the biggest problems that people have when learning how to play Tennis is learning how to improve their technique. This can be done through practice and by learning what you are doing, but if you do not know what you are doing it can be very complicated to master the technique. If you have any doubts about what you are doing, then working to follow a few small tips will greatly improve your overall game and ensure that you are playing a much better game. However, having a good hitting technique is not the only thing that you will need in order to play a good game, but it will certainly help you.

Your first step is going to be the tried and true tip of practice and practice some more. If you never practice your technique then it is not going to improve no matter how many books you read or how many tutorial videos you watch. Learning how to improve your technique by reading some books and articles can be helpful, but you must take what you have learned and actually put it to use on the Tennis court in order to actually reap the benefits that are available to you.

Your next concern should be making sure that you are using a Tennis racquet that is appropriate for your skill level as well as physical size. If you are using the wrong racquet then no matter what you do there will be no way for you to hit the ball effectively. If you work very hard to ensure that you are hitting the ball then you are certain to ensure that you are making progress. A good appropriately sized racquet will make it much easier to hit the ball and ensure that you are able to play the best possible.

For actual tips, you want to always hold the racquet as if you were going to hit the ball with your palm for a forehand swing. This will allow you to easily get the grip on the racquet you need to connect squarely with the racquet . If you hit from the side your ball is likely to land in the alley and unless you are playing doubles this is not a god at all.

For a good backhand, you need to hold the racquet with either one hand or two depending on how you are most comfortable. If you do hold the racquet with two hands you need to ensure that you are not overlapping your hands as this will cause you to tilt the racquet slightly which will again hinder your technique and likely result in numerous ball s that go out into the alley. You


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Improving Your Tennis Serve Made Easy. Open Tennis .http://myallsports.com/improving-your-tennis-serve-made-easy-open-tennis/255/ http://myallsports.com/improving-your-tennis-serve-made-easy-open-tennis/255/#comments Fri, 08 Apr 2011 11:29:25 +0000 Tennis player http://myallsports.com/improving-your-tennis-serve-made-easy-open-tennis/255/ Improving Your Tennis Serve Made Easy. Open Tennis .

There are a few quick and simple steps that you can do that will help you to dramatically increase your Tennis score. However it is important to actually practice the steps rather than just read them. If you take the time to practice these quick steps you will see an almost immediate improvement in your Tennis serve and you will notice that you entire game will improve overall.

The first thing that you need to do is to always relax your arm and your wrist. If you are tense, stressed out or easily excited you will notice that your arm will be quite tense. This will actually hinder your serve. Rather than acting like a wound up arm with more power, you will notice a definite decrease in the power that you have in your arm. This is the opposite effect from what you want. It is essential that you relax your arm and wrist. It is considered that as much as 20% of the power in your serve comes directly from the wrist, if your wrist is tight or tense you will lose as much as 15% of that power immediately. This is a huge hurt when you are trying to squeeze as much power as possible.

The next step is you need to practice your arm motion until you have a nice smooth and fluid movement. If your serve is jerky you are going to lose some of the power that you have gained by relaxing your arm and wrist. You need to practice this over and over again; however you should not practice this if you are overly tired. When you are over tired you will notice that your arm is much heavier and it is a lot harder to get the smooth and flowing movement that you really need in order to successfully serve the ball .

Jumping during your serve is also important. In fact this is one of the single most powerful movements that you can do in order to improve the overall power of your serve. If you are trying to really maximize your serve then you need to ensure that you are jumping as you serve. However, you also need to ensure that you are wearing a good pair of sturdy Tennis shoes with plenty of cushion in the soles to protect your foot as you come down on impact with the court . This can provide a lot of relief to your knees as you land and will soften the blow to your body while still giving you the most power possible in your serve.

The final thing that you can do the most to maximize your serve is ensure that you are lining up your body with the service box that you are aiming for. If you are turning your body towards the stands or even the field across the way


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