Take a trip down under with Judy and Cos while they provide one tip or focal point while you are viewing the Australian Open. Today’s concept is the modern groundstroke, more specifically the forehand. Tour players today are hitting the ball harder because of generating more racquet head speed. They are not sacrificing consistency because of the…
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Leagues, Match Play & Fed Cup, News, Tips
How to evaluate if you are an asset to your (doubles) partner
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Do you enjoy playing with your doubles partner? Do you think that your partner enjoys playing with you? Picking a partner that shares the same goals as you is helpful. If one player competes for social reasons and his/her partner only plays to win, they may not be playing tennis with the same goals in…
News
Warm Up and Watch the Australian Open Starting Sunday
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The Australian Open starts this Sunday. Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams look to defend their 2015 title and start their quest for a grand slam year. The television and online streaming schedule for the Australian Open is available: http://www.si.com/tennis/australian-open-2016-tv-schedule-watch-online-live-stream
Events, Junior, Tips
Are you consistent?
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This week, PRC tennis professional, Judy Young, reported that her student hit 78/80 balls over the net and into the court. As you can see, her form is very sound with the racquet in a low position in her backswing to facilitate topspin. Her left arm/hand are extended in front of her toward the net. …
Adult, Junior, News
MLK Holiday = More Tennis
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Monday is Martin Luther King’s Birthday and schools will be closed. Adult and junior clinics, as well as contract courts, will be held as usual. A junior mini camp will be held from 12:30-3:30 pm. Please contact the PRC front desk or register online to reserve a spot. In addition, clinics for adults will be…