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Welcome to Tennis Players Network

 

TRAINING FOR RACQUET SPORTS

 

Being a sport that requires many physical requirements, such as good flexibility, co-ordination, aerobic fitness, strength and a good mental ability, there is obviously a lot of room for improvement in most players of any racket sport.

  • The main racket sports are Tennis, Squash, Racquetball and Badminton. They are all similar in the fact that they require the same physical training.

  • Short bursts of explosive exercise; sprinting, jumping or swinging the racket.

  • Short recovery between each point, especially for squash and badminton when played at a high standard. With tennis having short rest breaks at various intervals of the game.

  • A lot of running around back and forth with plenty of lateral movement to both sides.

  • Time on court can vary from 30 minutes to 3 hours +, so a good endurance base is required for those that are serious about their sport.

  • There is no rest period during intense rallies, the rally stops when a player loses a point. Points are lost and won depending on the skills and fitness level of you the player.

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 HOTLANTA??

 

So far so good with the heat and it is mid-July! I hope everyone is taking care of themselves and hydrating.  Read the article full of information on maintaining hydration for yourself and your kids, it is SO important!

 

So, Georgia tennis is our passion at Tennis Players Network; every aspect of Georgia tennis to be more specific. We are a new business so it is real important to us to get feedback from all of you. To make sure we address the aspects of tennis that you are most passionate about, we are asking you to tell us a bit about you. We are sending this type of questionnaire to the tennis stores and tennis clubs as well. They too have desires for their programs and many clubs are implementing new formats. YOU ALL deserve to know what is available at the different clubs so you can make your best choices. We promise to bring that information to you. Click on the link below and take 2 minutes to tell us why you love tennis, what your dream tennis day is, what you would ask for if you could implement ONE change at your current tennis facility. We will compile this info and work like “dawgs” to make sure the tennis clubs hear your voice. They are only there because YOU play tennis!

 

Are you passing the web site and newsletters to your junior players? Please share! Brooke Nord is waiting to chat and let them express what they are experiencing as a junior tennis player.

 

Stay cool, keep your eye on the ball all the way to your racquet, and smile from the inside out!!! (It feels real good)

 

 

 

Don't forget ....

Beth

newsletter@tennisplayersnetwork.com

678-622-3708

 

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 - Check out our GEORGIA TENNIS PLAYERS PASSIONS Questionnaire!   Help us serve you better by taking this quick Questionnaire ! 

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Get your kids around this incredible grass roots tennis icon!

 

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This Month's Feature

DONALD YOUNG

 

Atlanta’s OWN 2007 Wimbledon Jr. Champion

 

Congratulations!

 

WE ARE SO PROUD OF DONALD – WHAT A SHOW!!!

 

Be sure to check out all his stats, ranking and win/loss here!

 
 

University Tennis

Georgia Southern University ~ Women's Tennis

 

ATTENTION Georgia Southern Women’s Tennis Player ALUMNI!

 

NOVEMBER 9-11 2007 Alumni Weekend

 

The weekend will include a round robin mixer, a luncheon and tickets to the football game where YOU WILL BE RECOGNIZED If  YOU played Tennis at Georgia Southern, you must get in touch with Amy Bartlett-Bonner for details. If you KNOW a Georgia Southern Tennis Alumni, you have to let her know.

 

Contact:                                                                     Amy Bartlett-Bonner

Head Women's Tennis Coach

Georgia Southern University

(912)681-0887

 

More Great Articles!!!!

 

7 Ways to Prevent Dehydration in Children

 

Children love to play tennis outside, especially when the weather's warm. Parents, however, should know that active children do not adjust to hot temperatures (greater than 95°F) as well as adults.

 

Their body surface, as a proportion of their overall weight, is much greater than an adult's. Therefore, they produce more heat during physical activity and they sweat less than adults do. This reduces their ability to get rid of body heat. In addition, kids often do not drink enough to replenish the fluids they lose during prolonged activity. This can lead to severe dehydration and potentially life-threatening heat illnesses.

 

Here are some simple tips to help your child stay safely hydrated while playing tennis outdoors in the heat:

  • Know the physical condition of the child.

  • Acclimatize them to the heat.

  • Know the weather conditions, and plan accordingly.

  • Make your athletes wear proper clothing.

  • Watch them closely.

  • Have an emergency plan.

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WHO WILL MARK PICK

 

Meet the 'Age of Love' contestants

Women from 21 to 48 compete on dating show

By Zap2It.com

 

Some have been married before, some haven't. Some have kids, some don't. And they range in age from 21 to 48, which is really the point.

 

They are the 13 women taking part in NBC's summer series "Age of Love," which will feature them all chasing reality-TV stardom and former top-10 tennis pro Mark Philippoussis.

 

The show, hosted by "All My Children" star Mark Consuelos, is scheduled to premiere Monday, June 18.

 

Let Tennis Players Network know who you think Mark will pick, and at the season end, there will be a drawing for a great prize given to the correct answer.  Send your best guess to info@tennisplayersnetwork.com

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CHECK THIS OUT!

We want to know more about YOU...

One way we can serve  you better is to know a little bit more about you!   So, Click Here to take this short GEORGIA TENNIS PLAYERS PASSIONS Questionnaire! 

 
 
 

 

SUMMER JUNIOR TENNIS TIME!!!!!!

 

Wusssssup?

 

How are ya doin? Can y’all handle all the HOTNESSSS that summer is bringing you?   Hmmmm….I know that I can. J Traveling, Dedication, Hotels, Hitting Partners, New Sites, Adventures, Good Friends, Feisty Competition, Bad Refs, “the cheater” girl/boy, your sweet doubles partner, Nike outfits, clay court stains, and infinite amounts of fresh balls, water, towels, wristbands…you name it! Yep, this sounds like the life of a junior tennis player to me!...a traveling ranked player that is!

 

Summer is the best season for junior tennis, at least that’s what it was like for me…..mind you I’m still only 19, so these days are not that long ago.   Well, my bad, September through May wasn’t that bad- you know why?- YOU GOT TO MISS SCHOOL!!!!= MAJOR PERK! ;)

 

But, anyways, I would always look forward to summer because I had bunch of tournaments all lined up. The best part of going to the tennis tournaments wasn’t necessarily tennis itself; it was the whole SHE-BANG! Tennis gave me the opportunity to do all the things I loved but the catch was that it had a purpose, not just a VACA!

 

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TPN ANNOUNEMENT

 

EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY NOW AVAILABLE AT YOUR TOURNAMENTS AND EVENTS!

 

Let your juniors see themselves in action. Kathy Lacy has the eye and impeccable timing to catch your juniors in action.

 

Look for Tennis Players Network and Athletes-in-Action at junior tournaments all over Georgia.

 

Requests for photography at your event are FREE!   A slideshow is displayed during the tournaments of photos taken that day and ordering is easy right then and there, or take time to review them at your leisure that evening and place orders online.

 

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