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…
Will the touchdowns scored today in the Thursday 9:30 and 11:00 adult clinics be less exciting than the touchdowns scored on Super Bowl Sunday? The difficult decisions whether to take the field goal or go for a touchdown were very calculated and it became very clear how important it is to hold serve to score…
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…
Auggie’s Tennis Tips during the Winter: As you can see, I dress warmly when it is cold. Remember, dress warmly while traveling to PRC and for your pre match warm up. Wear layers so that after your warm up, you can remove a layer. It is important to keep your muscles warm to avoid injury.…
Australian at PRC! The aftermath of the blizzard didn’t hinder the women in the Monday match play from participating at the club. Doubles teams worked on the Australian formation. This is a great way to mix it up while playing. Assuming all players are right handed, the following tips would apply. From the deuce side,…
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…
Serving up another tip! Notice the pro’s service motion. The arm lifts up and his/her armpit is visible. This allows for a higher lift and the hand opens on the release. Think 3 T’s – toss, tuck, turn. The left arm tucks toward the chest/belly button and the hips and shoulders turn. Keep your head/face…
Take a trip down under with Judy and Cos while they provide one tip or focal point while you are viewing the Australian Open. Today’s concept is the modern groundstroke, more specifically the forehand. Tour players today are hitting the ball harder because of generating more racquet head speed. They are not sacrificing consistency because of the…
Do you enjoy playing with your doubles partner? Do you think that your partner enjoys playing with you? Picking a partner that shares the same goals as you is helpful. If one player competes for social reasons and his/her partner only plays to win, they may not be playing tennis with the same goals in…