Serving up another tip! Notice the pro’s service motion. The arm lifts up and his/her armpit is visible. This allows for a higher lift and the hand opens on the release. Think 3 T’s – toss, tuck, turn. The left arm tucks toward the chest/belly button and the hips and shoulders turn. Keep your head/face…
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Events, News, Social
Let the Celebration Begin!
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Students from Judy’s Tuesday morning clinic surprised her with an early celebration. Vidya, Celeste, Lori and Andrea presented Judy Vogt with flowers and then toasted her, in honor of her induction into the Mercer County Tennis Hall of Fame. Hoping that the weather cooperates for the banquet scheduled for Saturday night.
News, Tips
Watch the pros at the Australian Open run around their backhands
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News, Tips
What to “watch” at the Australian Open
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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…
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
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…
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Tennis Tip Tuesday: Be a good sport in 2016!
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“Tennis legend Lleyton Hewitt became embroiled in one of the biggest shows of sportsmanship in recent times this week. The Australian ace, soon to be retiring at the age of 34, was visibly shocked when opponent Jack Sock confessed that Hewitt’s serve had fallen inside the line despite being called out. What’s more, the 23-year-old…
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New Year’s Schedule update
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PRC New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day Schedule. Call the club to reserve a court at holiday rates 732-329-6200.