Category: Guides
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The Benefits of “Self-Rallying” for a Beginner as a Training Wheel
[For those who aren’t beginners: read this article anyway, it will help you to get more friends and others into the sport.] Time and time again, I witness the following scenario on a tennis court: A person arrives with a friend to a tennis court, eager and willing to try the sport of tennis. Brimming…
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Tennis Scoring Guide
There are several ways to keep track of the score in tennis, from junior tennis to adult, recreational to professional, and practice to competitive. Players often make up their own games and scoring system related to the type of tennis they are playing. Here is a breakdown of the traditional scoring system in a regular…
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Choosing the Right Tennis Racket
Choosing a tennis racquet for adults could be a daunting experience, especially when we’re new to the game. So what’s the best racquet for a beginner? The answer depends on a few factors, but the main focal point would be the weight, followed by grip size. Of course, some of us might want to use…
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Myth-Busting the NTRP Rating System
We’re often asked or seeking what level we are when looking for potential practice partners or signing up for a tennis program. From beginner to professional, these are valid questions to help ensure we match well with the person we decide to get out on the court with. Now, to be fair, a professional will…
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The Beginner’s Guide to Tennis Strings
There are plenty of tennis racket stringing guides out there, but often what you want is a simple reference, especially when you’re a beginner. There are 3 basic tennis string properties to be aware of: string tension, string thickness (gauge), and string material. Tennis racket string tension is measured in “pounds per square inch”, but…