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Tennis Bags

4:54 PM |




Remember, when you are an avid tennis player, among the most essential tennis accessories are tennis bags. Everything from single tennis bags, to tennis bags that will fit balls and extra racquets or other accessories, and everything in between is available on the market today—the industry has never been better!
The manufacturers of tennis bags available right now are creating new lines of tennis bags, adding new and improved features you have never seen before. The technology behind the specific design of tennis bags is the key to creating a great tennis bag for you. The tennis bags you can find online from many manufacturers are also high quality tennis bags—designed to last and last.
Whether you want tennis bags for men, women, or children, whether you want plain designs, special designs, or custom designed tennis bags there are virtually endless possibilities.
The manufacturers of tennis bags want to make sure that there is room for your essentials as well as your tennis accessories. Sometimes all you require is a small tennis bag, and other times you will need a larger one to carry with you. There are many different designers, many different styles, and if you still can’t choose—design your own personal tennis bag—purchase tennis bags custom made just for you. Several designers will be happy to help you create the perfect bag.
When you need tennis bags and you have not yet found what you are looking for, why not shop online where you can find websites that feature wide varieties of in stock selections? You will find that when you shop online you will see more variety than you can find anywhere else.
Even the largest selections at the highest quality sports stores cannot provide you with the huge selection of merchandise online. Save time and frustration and order your tennis bags from an online source. The continual improvements, features, and designs will always be updated if you find the right website.
In addition, you want to be sure to look for tennis bags that will last and last. Keep the tennis bags we know you will love for years and years to come. Remember, as a tennis enthusiast you may even want to have more than one tennis bag. Some for certain occasions or events, and others for certain other occasions in which you will not need something so small, or by the same token, you may not want your tennis bags to be too big either. So choose the tennis bags that will best suit your needs and you will be glad you did!


By : Anne Clarke

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Tennis Skirts

5:02 PM |


If you are not that keen on wearing the ubiquitous mini skirt that is being forecasted as a sure-fire fashion staple for Spring 2006, summon up your inner athlete and go with a short, pleated tennis-inspired skirt made of comfortable, wearable sweatshirt fabric instead. This fashion-forward key constituent of the preppy trend will make you look sporty chic when a casual look is in the cards.
The 'tennis whites' look, however, is passé. The flirty, pleated white skirt may be considered a classic in the strictest tennis circles but you could alternatively add a little punch to your sporty wardrobe by going in for some interesting fashion variations. Tennis skirts are now available in a variety of sporty colors, silhouettes and cuts, and look fabulous in soft and vibrant hues like peach, aqua, olive green and ruby red.
This is a very informal sporty style, so it is best to pair tennis-inspired skirts with preppy items like the classic polo shirt or a tennis tee. Fashion critics advise not to pair it with sneakers off the court. These little skirts look great when worn with strappy wedges, Speedo sandals or even round-toed pumps.
Although fashionistas and others in the know often declare that for pleated and multi-layered skirts, the shorter the better, it is advisable to keep the length at mid-thigh and team tennis skirts with a modest sports t-shirt if you intend to wear it for a serious game of tennis. Indian player Sania Mirza was recently in the eye of a storm due to her midriff-baring tennis attire. India's Sunni Ulema Board, a Muslim organization, issued an edict in October 2005 demanding Sania to cover up during her tennis matches, and described her tennis clothes as "un-Islamic."



By : Richard Romando

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Tennis Game

3:21 PM |

No matter what level of tennis you play, you always want to get better. Even Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, the two top men's tennis players in the world, seek to improve their games. Since both can well afford to pay coaches with far greater expertise than this humble writer, the following suggestions are geared toward the amateur tennis enthusiast.
The best goal to set for yourself, and the hardest to attain, is improving your footwork. This can be as simple as taking your heels off the court when you're at the net or receiving serve. Doing so will give you an extra split second to move for your shot. There are also numerous drills that you can incorporate into your practice routine, like running up to the net and back, or gliding rapidly along the baseline. Running backwards improves balance and well as foot speed. Jumping rope is a good exercise to improve your fleetness of foot, too.
If the majority of your tennis is played socially, and you've reached one of those plateaus that abound along the journey of tennis, another aspect of your game that you can re-emphasize is watching the ball. Although that is the first lesson any teaching pro emphasizes, it's also the first one that is forgotten by most players. Everyone has a tendency to watch where his/her shot is going to go instead of concentrating on the act of hitting it. Focusing on your performance can be difficult when you're playing with your usual foursome, but if your goal is to improve, a deliberate effort to separate chatting at the net and bantering between points from actually playing the game needs to be made. It takes practice and determination to do this, and it's about as much fun as watching paint dry, but when mastered, you'll see a significant change for the better in your game. One boring way to do this is stare at the tennis ball you're squeezing in your racquet hand while building up the strength in your hand and forearm.
Finally, something that you can do on your own to improve your game is to get into better shape. If you can run faster or longer than you have previously, your tennis game is bound to become better as a result. Wind sprints, when you run fiercely for a few yards and then pause only to start to run again, are a good imitation of the type of action found in a competitive tennis match. Bicycling will strengthen your leg muscles, too, and if it can save you some gas money as well, all the power to you.
If you've played tennis for any length of time, you know that improvements rarely, if ever, happen overnight. However, once you've chosen to improve, mapped out a program and followed it through, you also need to keep believing in it. Sometimes you need to take a step backward before you can go two steps forward, and this can often be the case when you change your tennis game.


By : Lynn Edwards



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Tennis Rackets

3:29 PM |




With the current range of tennis rackets available, it is often difficult to make the right decision when buying one. This article will explain some of the technical terms involved with the tennis rackets to help the reader pick one that is suited to them. After all, with modern rackets costing 200 dollars or more, it is very important to make the right decision. Simply put, the easiest way of determining whether a racket is for you is by trying it out. Most tennis stores offer demo rackets, and make sure that you try out a range.

The problem arises when one decides on this range' of rackets, as selecting them from such a large number of rackets is difficult. Here are some technical terms explained.

1) Headsize Go with the headsize that suits your game. Current tennis rackets headsizes range from 90 to 125 square inches. In theory the larger the headsize, the greater the power with reduced control, while the smaller the headsize, the greater the control and the lesser the power. Generally players with single handed backhands and with a strong net component to their game will benefit from a smaller headsize, while players who hit double handed backhands and play from the back of the court may well find larger headsizes suit the game better.

2) Balance The balance of a racket is very important. Tennis rackets that hold more mass in their head than the handle, will provide additional power, while reducing control. A racquet with more mass in the handle will enhance maneuverability and precision while decreasing the power one can generate.

3) Stiffness - a stiffer racket will increase the power of the frame, but will be harder on your arm, while a more flexible racquet will have less feel, but be more comfortable.

4) Weight The weight of the rackets determines how fast your arm becomes fatigued when playing with it. A greater weight, while more taxing to carry around, will result in less overall vibration when striking the ball.

In short if it is comfortable and you feel good playing and winning with it, use it! Ignore the labels and marketing and play with the racket that best suits your game and gives you the highest level of comfort.

By : Edmund K.

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Tennis Elbow

9:31 PM |


Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is the most common injury in patients seeking medical attention for elbow pain. Exactly what causes tennis elbow is unknown, but it is thought to be due to small tears of the tendons that attach forearm muscles to the arm bone at the elbow joint.

The muscle group involved, the wrist extensors, function to cock the wrist back. Specifically, the extensor carpi radialis brevis has been implicated in causing the symptoms of tennis elbow.
What are the symptoms of tennis elbow?Patients with tennis elbow syndrome experience pain on the outside of the elbow that is worsened by grasping objects and cocking back the wrist. The most common symptoms of tennis elbow are :

-Pain over the outside of the elbow

-Pain when lifting objects

-Pain radiating down the forearm

The pain associated with tennis elbow usually has a gradual onset, but it may also come on suddenly. Most patients with tennis elbow are between the ages of 35 and 65 years old, and it affects about an equal number of men and women. Tennis elbow occurs in the dominant arm in about 75 percent of patients. Anyone can be affected, but tennis elbow is most commonly seen in two groups of people:

Manual Laborers. People who work with their hands are at greater risk of developing tennis elbow. Jobs that may lead to tennis elbow include plumbers, painters, gardeners, and carpenters.


Sports Participants. Sports participants, especially racquet sport players, are prone to developing tennis elbow. About a third of regular tennis players experience tennis elbow at some point in their careers. In addition to racquet sports, tennis elbow is seen in golfers, fencers, and other sports participants.


Are special tests needed to diagnose tennis elbow? X-rays of patients who have the diagnosis of tennis elbow are almost always normal. Other tests, such as an EMG, are sometimes conducted if there is confusion about the diagnosis.
Other causes of pain over the outside of the elbow include instability of the joint, elbow arthritis, and radial tunnel syndrome. The symptoms of these conditions are usually distinct, but in some cases they can be confusing.


What is the problem occurring in tennis elbow?
No one knows for certain, but there are several ideas. It is known that tennis elbow is not simply an "inflammation" of the tendons around the joint. The problem is thought to be more of a degenerative process as a result of aging or repetitive use. The symptoms may be the result of an incomplete healing response in an area that does not have good blood flow and therefore has difficulty accessing nutrition and oxygen necessary for healing. This leads to degeneration of the tendon causing small tears.

When do I need to see the doctor for tennis elbow? Bring the following symptoms to your doctor's attention:

-Inability to carry objects or use your arm
-Elbow pain that occurs at night or while resting
-Elbow pain that persists beyond a few days
-Inability to straighten or flex your arm
-Swelling or significant bruising around the joint or arm
-Any other unusual symptoms


By : Jonathan Cluett,M.D




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