Blog #4 open topic
When picking out a racket you want to look at the weight, size, and brand. I prefer prince and Wilson tennis rackets. The color does not matter and will not determine how good the racket works. I recommend trying demo rackets before purchasing any expensive racket, so you do not waste money.
Make sure to talk to someone like a pro or coach about a new racket. You can even find more information online before you buy. A tennis player must carry a backup racket or rackets in case of a broken string. You might also want a bag with extra necessities as well; on the tennis channel famous tennis players show you what they put in their bags during bag check.
To receive new strings take your racket to a tennis club because they all carry the equipment for a semi quick and easy string change. If the grip of your racket needs changing, you have two options. First you could take the old grip off and put a new grip on, which will cost a little more money. Second you could place an over grip on top of the old grip. Some over grips come now so that you can just slide them on over top.
If the cushion and first grip does not appear badly damaged then use an over grip, other wise you may take the grip off and start over. Before changing a grip you might want to know how instead of winging it. To put an over grip on start off at the base of the racket with the grip. Wrap the material around avoiding looseness and creases. Continue moving up the racket overlapping the grip until you reach the top. Then tape the last part using given tape or electrical tape.
All rackets contain a sweet spot or, “the place were the racquet’s bounce is maximized,” according to www.racquetresearch.com. This spot just feels right when hit. In order to lessen the vibration of the strings use a vibration dampener. They come in all shapes and sizes. Place the dampener towards the bottom of the strings.
When keeping score use the correct point system: Love, 15, 30, 40, and game. Always say your score first and then the opponents. To avoid confusion, use scorecards. When starting a game serve from the right side first. Learn how to play with ads because a real match requires that you use them. Do not avoid tie breaker situations; instead use them as a learning experience because at some point you will play a tiebreaker.
When scoring if you hold the same amount of points as your opponent you can say 15 all instead of 15-15. Sometimes people say 5 all as well. Then if you forget the score knowing were you stand during each point may help. For example when on the right side the score could be love all, 15 all, 30 all, 40 all (deuce), 30 love, love 30, 15-40, or 40-15. When on the left side the score may be 15 love, love 15, 30-40, 40-30, 40 love, love 40, 30-15, or 15-30. Therefore 40 love would stand incorrect if you were on the right side.
Even though scoring appears confusing and difficult now, with time and practice it all will become simpler and almost natural to you.
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