ONE of the most important things in tennis is to keep the eye on the ball. Nine players out of ten lose sight of a ball shortly after it crosses the net. It is essential to watch it until it comes in contact with the racquet. Most players, when they should be watching the ball, are either looking at their opponent or at the spot on their opponent’s court where they wish to place the ball. The player who takes his eye off the ball, if only for the fraction of a second, may in that short time miss the opportunity for hitting it clean, i. e., in the center of the racquet. This applies to ... read more

Yes, the tennis ball shooting from the racket of the fiery Andre Agassi in the 90’s is like a bullet from a gun – a straight ace – the opponent can’t come any close. Ace or no ace, if you are just beginning to play the game of tennis, service is a very important part of your game. In the beginning, the service was considered to be a mere initiation of the game, to begin a rally and send the ball across the court without any fault. People served that way for ages – till the concept of ‘power’ was introduced to tennis and the service became a point ... read more

Outsiders often think of Boca Raton, like many Florida cities, as a retirement community. But that’s only half true. With more residents than any other city in Palm Beach County, Boca has become a vibrant city with a rich culture, focused on arts and entertainment. This thriving metropolis is home to fine restaurants and bistros, art galleries, classical performances, live theater, and other cultural events. Because Boca has so much to offer, property values in this city hold their values well. It is one of the most affluent communities in south Florida, with three high-end, ... read more

I have selected the top 5 Biggest Tennis Resorts in the USA. These Resorts were only selected on the amount of tennis courts. I have not listed their other facilities as this article is specially written for the Tennis Enthusiast. Of course each resort has; Golf, Spa, Pool, Fitness, Conference and many other activities. Number 1: The biggest Tennis Resort of the USA Saddlebrook Resort and Spa, Tampa Florida Courts: 33 clay, 10 hard, 2 grass (5 lit) Saddlebrook International Tennis, located in Wesley Chapel, north of Tampa, Florida. They offer tennis programs for players of all ages and ... read more

The Right Grip To play like the pros, or even to get started, you have to understand that there are different ways to grip the tennis racquet for different types of shots. Without the right type of grip, you may not be controlling the ball as much as you need to and you may be putting yourself at a disadvantage. Most beginning players are taught the Easter Forehand Grip. To use the Eastern Forehand, shake hands with the racquet. The knuckle of the index finger should be on the long beveled side on the racquet’s face side. You can also use a continental grip and rotate the hand ... read more

Volusia County-area juniors age 10-and-under can participate in a free evening of tennis when the Florida Tennis Center in Daytona Beach hosts a USTA Tennis Night in America celebration on March 1, 2010, from 5:30-7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, and will include pizza, prizes, games, and feature the QuickStart Tennis format of play. QuickStart Tennis is tennis scaled to the size of the child, utilizing age-appropriate equipment, including smaller racquets, lower-bouncing balls and smaller courts that have kids immediately able to play long rallies, with a focus on fun ... read more