Latest posts
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Tennis Nutrition and Hydration: What to Eat and Drink
Match-day tennis nutrition and hydration: what to eat before playing, what to drink during, how to avoid cramp and what to take on afterwards.
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How to Play Tennis in Wind, Heat and Difficult Conditions
Tactics for playing tennis in wind, heat and sun: how to adjust your serve, shot selection and energy management when conditions are against you.
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Tennis Rules and Scoring Explained
Tennis scoring and rules explained simply: love, 15, 30, 40, deuce, advantage, sets, tiebreaks, serving rules and the court lines that matter.
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How to Choose a Tennis Racquet and String Setup
How to choose a tennis racquet: head size, weight, balance, grip size and string tension explained, with recommendations by level and a junior sizing chart.
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Tennis Mental Game: Staying Calm When the Match Tightens
Practical tennis mental game strategies: a between-point routine, breathing, handling pressure points and why most choking is a focus problem, not nerves.
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Singles Strategy: Building Points That Win
Tennis singles strategy backed by data: why most points end in four shots, the patterns that win them, and how to construct points instead of hitting winners.
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Best Public Tennis Courts on the Peninsula
A local guide to free public tennis courts in Redwood City, San Mateo, Belmont and Foster City, including lighted courts, etiquette and how to find a hitting partner.
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Tennis Serve Technique: A Step-by-Step Breakdown
Tennis serve technique explained step by step: grip, stance, toss, trophy position, leg drive and pronation, plus the four faults that cost most players.
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How Much Do Tennis Lessons Cost in the Bay Area?
What tennis lessons cost in the Bay Area in 2026: private, semi-private and group rates, what drives the price, and how to get value from every hour.
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Doubles Court Positioning: Where to Stand and When to Move
A practical guide to doubles court positioning: two up, two back, one up one back and the staggered formation, plus when to move and how to cover the lob.