Archive for the 'Tennis' Category



Tennis Elbow Symptoms

Friday 7 November 2008 @ 10:11 pm

Some of the tennis elbow symptoms and signs are given below. The common symptom is presence of persistent pain on the outside of the upper forearm and just below the elbow joint. Now and then, the pain radiates down the upper arm toward the forearm and wrist. Individuals feel the pain when they extend their wrist. They may also feel it difficult to extend their forearm fully.

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Female Tennis Stars

Friday 7 November 2008 @ 9:11 pm

There are many female tennis stars around the world who have won the hearts of millions of people. The list is simply never ending, but still you can spot few female tennis players that have left special mark on the game. The history of tennis is not clear but the major grand slam events gave birth to famous female tennis stars.

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Who Invented Tennis

Thursday 6 November 2008 @ 10:11 pm

Various games of ball and racket such as court tennis (United States), real tennis (United Kingdom), and royal tennis (Australia) originated from a 12th-century French game called paume, which means palm. Paume was a game played on a court where the ball was struck with hand. Paume evolved into jeu de paume (game of the palm) in which rackets were used.

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Get a Grip - Get in Shape!

Thursday 6 November 2008 @ 8:11 pm

I just played in a national senior tennis tournament this last weekend in La Jolla, California, a suburb of San Diego. The divisions went from the 40’s age group through the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and 100’s. There were 4 competitors in the women’s 100’s doubles. I don’t think anyone in that age group plays singles.

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Famous Women Tennis Players

Thursday 6 November 2008 @ 11:11 am

Women have scored more than point records in tennis. Althea Gibson broke the color barrier in women’s tennis, being the first African-American to win a title at Wimbledon. Lottie Dod, nicknamed “Little Wonder,” is named in the Guinness Book of World Records as “most versatile female athlete”.

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Tennis Sports - Basic Rules For Playing Tennis

Thursday 6 November 2008 @ 10:11 am

The first point won by a player is called 15; the second is 30, the third is 40, and the 4th point won wins the game. However, If both players have each won three points, then the score is ‘deuce’; and the next player to score a point then has ‘advantage’.

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The Wonderful Sport of Tennis - Tennis Anyone?

Thursday 6 November 2008 @ 8:11 am

The game has a simple elegance that projects a sense of grace. Tennis for beginners is both satisfying and challenging. The game can be played by almost anyone, but soon after you start hitting the ball, or not, you realize that a great deal of skill is necessary to play competitively.

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Which Stroke is the Decider in the Game of Tennis?

Tuesday 4 November 2008 @ 2:11 pm

The Tennis Forehand! Without trying to diminish the importance of the service or the volley or the return of service or in fact any other stroke in tennis, ever since competitive tennis began the forehand has always played a key role. The tennis forehand, unlike any other shot in tennis is often the deciding factor between winning and losing a match.

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Tennis Today

Tuesday 4 November 2008 @ 2:11 pm

Today’s tennis is, in some ways, very different from yesterday’s tennis. Yesterday, and it seems just like yesterday, there were wooden rackets, no fancy racket strings, tennis outfits usually consisted of shorts and a t-shirt, and tennis enthusiasm was way up. Today, tennis has fallen behind a lot of other sports as far as popularity, but it is still a thriving sport. It is still one of the most active sports for exercise, and staying in shape, and still remains a challenge.

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Improving Your Tennis Strokes

Tuesday 4 November 2008 @ 2:11 pm

There are multiple ways to improve your tennis game, and your tennis stroke is a major way. If you can improve, and control your strokes, you can raise your level of play considerably.

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Tennis Rackets Posted By : Carolen

Friday 31 October 2008 @ 11:10 pm

Although tennis rules have changed very little since the 1890’s, tennis rackets have progressed greatly.

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The Advantages of the Twist Tennis Ball Machine

Friday 31 October 2008 @ 10:10 pm

The Twist tennis ball machine appeals to beginners, but it is the favorite of the kids, who found it irresistible. They love dropping balls and watching them spiral down. The whole machine is a kid friend: made of tough plastic, extremely lightweight and safe for anyone who knows that it is forbidden to put the fingers in the little mechanism that delivers the balls out.

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