Category Archives: Passion in Life

Emotional Toughness in Competition There is an emotional toughness in competition that is developed over time. Emotion – an affective state of consciousness in which joy, sorrow, fear, hat, or the like, is                 … Continue reading →

Beginning Player Survival Skills in Tennis Physical Skills -Do you have good eye-hand coordination? Holding a 27 inch tennis racket and swinging it to hit an incoming tennis ball requires it. -Do you have good balance? Moving backwards, forwards, sideways, … Continue reading →

 Control Over Nerves in Tennis When there is another person across the net from you, whether in warm-up, practice, or a match, it is important to learn techniques for controlling your nerves.. 5 Ways to Control Your Nerves Warm up … Continue reading →

Approach Shot-Tennis The approach shot was used much more in the past than it is in todays game. The ‘Old’ Days In the ‘old’ days of tennis (i.e. wood tennis rackets, more difference in surfaces,less power, etc.) the approach shot … Continue reading →

How the Game of Tennis Has Changed What makes the game of tennis interesting today is the personalities, not so much the style of the game each pro plays. Before the advent of similar surfaces, stronger racket technology and newer … Continue reading →

Technique Change vs Time-Tennis Change is most often difficult. I like to get into a pattern I feel comfortable in and stay there. That goes for tennis as well. I like to hit the tennis ball the way I want … Continue reading →