Tag Archive | tennis lessons
Hi Five for the Tweener
Tennis outfit $50, tennis racket $225, tennis lesson $65, learning how to hit a tweener…priceless. Why should you dedicate an entire tennis lesson to the “tweener”? Because it’s fun! Qualifiers are just around the corner. Everyone is anxiously trying to get those last few points on their rankings to get the higher seeding and better […]
Staight Talk from the Tennis Coach
I want to thank Danai C Samuriwo from tenniswithD for writing my guest blog today. I met Danai through the tennisopolis social network. Danai is very involved in the tennis world as a tennis teaching pro, club manager, tennis shop owner and a top-level tennis player himself. Danai writes great blog posts for both tennisopolis and his own blog spot. I asked […]
When Tennis Becomes a Habit Not a Passion
Another Sunday afternoon finds us driving home from yet another tennis tournament. Overall, a good weekend. He didn’t win the tournament but had a respectable finish. Typically, these kind of results would please my son but I’ve noticed over the last couple of tournaments his attitude has been less than enthusiastic. His mood is negative and […]
What price has your family paid for competitive tennis?
This may be a little controversial so I will apologize up front, but I feel it is a question I must ask. It is a question I had to ask myself and a question I suggest you ask yourself. I’m not talking about the obvious cost of tennis on our bank account but rather the […]
Parent to Parent…Unforgetable Tennis Quote 2
Parents watching a tennis practice: “Why do I spend all this money on tennis lessons?” “It’s cheaper than therapy or bail.” “Oh ya, I forgot.” You may also like : Another unforgettable tennis quote.
Tennis Technique: One-Handed or Two-Handed Backhand?
Which is the better stroke in the game of tennis, a one-handed or a two-handed backhand? This debate can be heard on the sidelines of most any tennis tournament I’ve been at. Of course those with the one-handed backhand with profess it to be the best while those with the two-handed will defend their […]
How much does it cost to play tennis?
Tennis lessons range in price from free to over $100.00 an hour for private lessons at a top-notch resort. As a beginner you don’t need to pay the ridiculous prices, but if you are serious about your game and want to become competitive you will need to invest some money in lessons. The cost of tennis lessons […]