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Sunday, January 10th, 2010
The forehand maneuver is greatly popular in the game of Tennis. This maneuver is ordinarily used to slap the ball diagonally over the net. The forehand slice refers to hitting the ball when your forearm is facing the net. When the ball is on the side of your body grasping the racket (right side if you are right handed, left side if you are left handed) you will be using the forehand. To fulfill a flawless forehand blow, follow these steps:
Step 1: Get prepared and get in position. If you know the ball is going to your strong side, adjust to hit a forehand. First, side step (or shuffle) over to the ball. At this point your body should be facing the net, but remember to keep your eyes on the ball. (more…)
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Sunday, January 10th, 2010
The forehand maneuver is extraordinarily popular in the game of Tennis. This blow is generally used to bonk the ball diagonally over the net. The forehand move refers to swatting the ball when your forearm is facing the net. When the ball is on the side of your body holding the racket (right side if you are right handed, left side if you are left handed) you will be using the forehand. To accomplish a flawless forehand stroke, follow these steps:
Step 1: Get prepared and get in position. If you know the ball is going to your good side, adjust to hit a forehand. First, side step (or shuffle) over to the ball. At this point your body should be facing the net, but bear in mind to keep your eyes on the ball. (more…)
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Sunday, January 10th, 2010
The forehand slash is extraordinarily common in the game of Tennis. This stroke is ordinarily used to slap the ball diagonally over the net. The forehand stroke refers to hitting the ball when your forearm is facing the net. When the ball is on the side of your body holding the racket (right side if you are right handed, left side if you are left handed) you will be using the forehand. To hit a excellent forehand move, follow these steps:
Step 1: Get ready and get in position. If you know the ball is going to your strong side, prepare to hit a forehand. First, side step (or shuffle) over to the ball. At this point your body should be facing the net, but bear in mind to keep your eyes on the ball. (more…)
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Sunday, January 10th, 2010
The forehand maneuver is amply popular in the game of Tennis. This stroke is on average used to swat the ball diagonally over the net. The forehand slice refers to smacking the ball when your forearm is facing the net. When the ball is on the side of your body grasping the racket (right side if you are right handed, left side if you are left handed) you will be using the forehand. To preform a flawless forehand maneuver, follow these steps:
Step 1: Get prepared and get in position. If you know the ball is going to your good side, adjust to hit a forehand. First, side step (or shuffle) over to the ball. At this point your body should be facing the net, but bear in mind to keep your eyes on the ball. (more…)
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Sunday, January 10th, 2010
Jahangir Khan is a former World No. 1 professional squash player from Pakistan, who is considered by many to be the greatest player in the history of the game. During his career he won the World Open six times and the British Open a record ten times. Between 1981 and 1986, he was unbeaten in competitive play for five years. During that time he won 555 matches consecutively. This was not only the longest winning streak in squash history, but also one of the longest unbeaten runs by any athlete in top-level professional sports. He retired as a player in 1993, and has served as President of the World Squash Federation.
Playing career:
Jahangir was coached initially by his father, Roshan Khan, the 1957 British Open champion, and then by his cousin Rehmat Khan, who guided Jahangir through most of his career. Ironically, during his earlier years, Jahangir was a sickly child and physically very weak. Though the doctors had advised him not to take part in any sort physical activity, after undergoing a couple of hernia operations his father let him play and try out their family game. (more…)
Tags: British Open, Jahangir Khan, Jansher Khan, Player Of Squash, President Of The World Squash Federation, Professional Squash Player, Rehmat Khan, Roshan Khan, Torsam Khan, World No 1 Player, World Open
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Monday, December 14th, 2009
The forehand slash is extremely popular in the game of Tennis. This move is on average used to hit the ball diagonally over the net. The forehand move refers to smacking the ball when your forearm is facing the net. When the ball is on the side of your body clenching the racket (right side if you are right handed, left side if you are left handed) you will be using the forehand. To achieve a superb forehand slice, follow these steps:
Step 1: Get ready and get in position. If you know the ball is going to your strong side, adjust to hit a forehand. First, side step (or shuffle) over to the ball. At this point your body should be facing the net, but remember to keep your eyes on the ball. (more…)
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Monday, December 14th, 2009
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF SINGLES AND DOUBLES IN TENNIS.
Singles, the greatest strain in tennis, is the game for two players. It is in this phase of the game that the personal equation reaches its crest of importance. This is the game of individual effort, mental and physical.
A hard 5-set singles match is the greatest strain on the body and nervous system of any form of sport. Singles is a game of daring, dash, speed of foot and stroke. It is a game of chance far more than doubles. Since you have no partner dependent upon you, you can afford to risk error for the possibility of speedy victory. Much of what I wrote under match play is more for singles than doubles, yet let me call your attention to certain peculiarities of singles from the standpoint of the spectator. (more…)
Tags: Doubles Court, Doubles Game, Doubles Team, Greatest Strain, Individual Brilliancy, Team Work
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Monday, December 14th, 2009
The men’s US Open proved a surprise for everyone. The tournament seemed in the bag for world No. 1 Roger Federer, who entered the final match against 20-year-old sixth seed Juan Martin Del Potro, against whom Federer had won all 6 of their previous matches.
Five sets later, Del Potro walked off the court with the title, defeating the seemingly undefeatable Federer 3-6, 7-6 (5), 4-6, 7-6 (4), 6-2. With the loss, Federer’s hopes of setting tennis records by winning six US Open titles in a row disappeared. (more…)
Tags: atp, gambling, juan martin del potro, roger federer, sportsbook, tennis, us open
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Monday, December 14th, 2009
After a year and a half of retirement, Belgian super star Justine Henin has announced a return to professional tennis. Reports indicate that Henin has been seen training again and is now scheduled for an exhibition tournament in December.
Her return to tennis coincides with her compatriot, Kim Clijsters’, astonishing feat: winning the US Open after two years of absence, and particularly, beating two of the best tennis players of the circuit – the Williams sisters. Henin’s return may have been motivated by her compatriot’s success at the US Open. (more…)
Tags: gambling, justine hennin, sam clijsters, sportsbook, tennis, wimbledon, wta
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Monday, December 14th, 2009
Former world No. 1 Maria Sharapova finally (re-)experienced success after a 10-month layoff from tennis. The unseeded Sharapova took the title at Saturday’s Pan Pacific Open final after 7th-seed Jelena Jankovic retired in the first set due to a wrist injury.
Her withdrawal did not, however, bring joy to Sharapova, who wanted to win the final through her own efforts. Nevertheless, the Russian understood the need for withdrawal; the tennis star had had surgery on her should last October, not returning to tennis until May. The title is Sharapova’s first since her surgery and the 20th of her career. (more…)
Tags: china open, Japan Open, jelena jankovic, maria sharapova, pan pacific open, tennis, wta
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