Category: Tips

Raise Your Racquet and Step Into the New Year!

Mailbox at Princeton Racquet Club

Have you made your new tennis resolutions for 2017?  At PRC, we are going to recommend two actions in which we hope will become a habit for every adult and child.   One action (split step) is the foundation of footwork during the point and the other action (putting the racquet in the non dominant hand) is…

Sweet Volleys at Monday Match Play

Berger Open

Motivation was high to hit offensive winners off volleys and overheads at Monday Match Play today.  Doubles teams earned “Berger” points for doing so and the teams with the most points were rewarded with Berger cookies (the official cookie of Baltimore and reputed to be the best).  Lots of fun and rewarding winners.  Thanks to…

Facing the Heat!

Kudos to so many men and women who participated in drills, played in groups, and competed in USTA league matches, district championships and even the National Grass Court Championships during the last two weeks.  Although the temperatures were in the 90’s, PRC adults demonstrated great mental toughness. Sato, one of our dear friends in Japan, has…

Staying Hydrated on a Hot Day

Junior Summer Camp

The adults and juniors chose different ways to stay hydrated and cool today on a hot day on the courts.  Suzie Cohen used a spray water bottle to help Doris stay cool while the campers and staff enjoyed cold watermelon during their break. Temperatures are forecasted to stay high over the weekend.  Don’t forget to wear a…

“Hot” Summer Adult Clinics

Kaptan's Clinic

It’s not too late to enroll in an adult clinic or drop in to a lesson.  Coaches (Judy, Cos, JR, Kaptan, Mansour and Raj) conduct lessons and drills for adults during the daytime, weeknights and weekends.  Private lessons can also be scheduled at your convenience.  Summer is the best time of year to work on…

More fun than the Gym!

Can’t decide if you should go to the gym or play tennis?  Try Game Drills- PRC’s version of CardioTennis. Coach Mansour keeps everyone moving while drilling with points and playing games. Lots of fun, good workout and practice strokes. Game Drills are offered during the weekdays, evenings and on weekends. Reserve a spot at the…

It’s Not Too Late!

Beginner Adults

It’s not too late to learn tennis!  The Adult Beginner clinics are off to a great start, with students improving rapidly, meeting new friends, and getting a wonderful workout.  Beginner clinics are offered during the weekdays, Thursday evenings, Saturday mornings and Sundays at 2:00 and 6:30 pm.  Contact the front desk or register online.  Demo racquets…

Campers are Well Balanced at PRC 

Some of the campers were being stretched out and worked on balance at PRC this morning. Camp is off to a great start. It’s not too late to register for the upcoming weeks. 

Were The Rallies Longer at the French Open?

The first 4 shots

 If you have been following information posted on our website, or attending many of our clinics, you may be aware of the latest philosophy that most rallies in a match do not last longer than 4 shots.  The “first 4 shot” theory has been presented and defended by Craig O’Shannessy, master statistician for the ATP tour.…

PRC USTA Tournaments Starts June 3

USTA Junior Tournament at Princeton Racquet Club

  Many boys and girls, ages 8-18,  (and parents) appreciate the quantity and quality of the USTA tournaments offered at PRC during the outdoor season.  The Princeton Spring Classic will be held on June 3rd -5th.  It is a DR tournament for Boys 12, 14, 16 and 18 and under.  First round matches will start on Friday…