The new Babolat POP is now available at the Pro Shop at the Princeton Racquet Club. This is the first tennis specific device which can collect data such as swing speed, spin, shot type and style all into a PIQ score. The POP sensor pops into a wrist band and the device is compatible with any…
Some juniors and adults may enjoy sleeping in on Sunday mornings, but not these dedicated tennis enthusiasts. On Sunday 9:30 am, Ethan was taking a private lesson from JR- outside on a balmy February day. Mansour’s game drill was full (of people and energy) and Amechi and his juniors were participating in high intensity drills. Hope…
Want to improve your game? What do you think would help you perform better on the court – a new racquet? A new stroke? Try a notebook and pen. Those of you who participated in the mental toughness training sessions presented last spring had the experience of using a journal for various activities. Dr. Jim Loehr,…
In this present day climate of polling and opinions, we could conduct a poll at Princeton Racquet Club regarding why people play tennis. Various answers may include, have fun, get exercise, play with friends, learn a new skill, burn some calories, etc. Without much debate, tennis, dubbed the “sport for a lifetime,” is one of the…
The Princeton Racquet Club will host two junior mini tennis camps during the President’s extended holiday weekend. The camps will be offered on February 12th and 15th, 12:30-3:30 pm. The fee is $60/day or take advantage of the early registration discount of $48/day if paid by February 10th. Registrations are accepted online or by visiting or…
Neither snow, nor rain hindered Naresh Rao from biking to tennis on Wednesday for his tennis. Naresh is very dedicated and participates in Mansour’s clinics and private lesson each week. He certainly demonstrated good mental toughness while making the trek to Princeton Racquet Club.
Super Bowl week is one of the favorite weeks at Princeton Racquet Club. Prior to Super Bowl Sunday, most of the adult and juniors in the clinics will play “Super Bowl Tennis”. Just like football, you want to be in possession of the ball (serve). The focus of the game is to earn enough downs (by…
What are the priorities of your tennis shot? It is recommended that they be consistency, placement, depth, spin and pace/power, and in that order! Most club and junior players believe that the quickest way to improve their level is to add pace to the ball. Note, pace is the last priority of the five. Watch…
This week, PRC tennis professional, Judy Young, reported that her student hit 78/80 balls over the net and into the court. As you can see, her form is very sound with the racquet in a low position in her backswing to facilitate topspin. Her left arm/hand are extended in front of her toward the net. …
Monday is Martin Luther King’s Birthday and schools will be closed. Adult and junior clinics, as well as contract courts, will be held as usual. A junior mini camp will be held from 12:30-3:30 pm. Please contact the PRC front desk or register online to reserve a spot. In addition, clinics for adults will be…