Canada dominates the beautiful game of hockey. It’s an undeniable fact with the international pedigree to prove it. It’s no surprise that a number of Canada’s greatest athletes happen to be hockey players, from Wayne Gretzky and Haley Wickenheiser, to our most recent studs in Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid. But Canada’s on-ice domination doesn’t just stop at hockey.
With the short Fall season, the chances of playing outdoor Tennis are dwindling fast. As you enjoy your few final weeks, you might be considering taking your game indoors to keep your skill up and be prepared for next Spring season. With that, there are a few differences to consider between indoor and outdoor Tennis that we will explore today to prepare you for a successful off-season!
Are you always causing a raquet? Does your baby got back…hand? Do you love to sing “Ace, Ace Baby”? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then Tennis is the sport for you!
Tennis has often been seen as a hoity toity sport mostly played at country clubs, but in reality it’s a super fun game that’s easy to learn. We’re going to talk Game, Set, Match, and everything in between!
The serve in Tennis can be a difficult shot to learn for beginners, but it is worth persevering, as once you have mastered how to serve in Tennis, it can give you a big advantage over your opponents. Yes, we’re all about “Fun First, Winning Second”, but let’s face facts, it’s nice to be able to successfully execute the fundamentals of the game. Not being able to serve really breaks down the rhythm of the game. It will also break your partners heart, which is ironic considering it’s a game of love! In any event, here are the 4 main types of Tennis serves:
One of the best strategies when playing Doubles is to ‘play the angles’ rather than hitting as hard as you can. In order to do this, it’s important to first realize which positioning your team naturally gravitates towards, identify and minimize any vulnerabilities within your current formation, and learn how to take advantage of your opponent’s holes! Below are the most common formations in Doubles along with some advantages, disadvantages, and tips for each playing style.
A vibration dampener is a small, removable device that attaches onto the strings of the racquet. This device absorbs the transfer of energy from the ball to the strings, which silences the “ping” sound that can be heard when striking a ball. Although it may be your strategy to distract your opponent with the high frequency noise of your stroke, if you would prefer a more silent approach, then a dampener may be something worth checking out.
Shopping for your first Tennis racquet doesn’t have to be a challenge. Carve out some time to find a racquet that is not only the best fit for you, but is one that you love. Let me share some information that you can take advantage of before hitting the stores:
You’ve been ripping up our Tennis Leagues so much, you’ve managed to get yourself a bad case of Tennis Elbow; AKA Lateral Epicondylitis, AKA The Hinge Joint Massacre, AKA The Devil’s Elbow. Whatever you call it, let’s face facts, it’s terrible and something we could all do without; kind of like Science Fiction and Comic Book-Based movies. Unlike Science Fiction and Comic Book-Based movies however, the pain and suffering is real and can happen to anybody.
As we round the midway point of our inaugural Tennis Season and reflect on the feedback we have received, we are thrilled with the way the first half has played out and the amount of fun teams are having at the courts! We also figured that now was a good time for a quick mid-season review of some unwritten Tennis etiquette that can make each match even more enjoyable for players of any skill level.
In addition to Tennis’ official regulations, here is a breakdown of the general courtesies you should try your best to be aware of while playing in the Tennis Leagues:
As amazing as Tennis is, it is undeniably a sport with a lot of skill disparity. Similar to other racquet sports, learning the fundamentals of the game takes time and patience. As we launch our inaugural season of Tennis, our goal is to educate registrants on the skill level we aim to cater to, and thus avoid large skill discrepancies within our Recreational divisions.
