Tennis Tips From Scott

Cushion grips are thicker than over wrap and are usually very comfortable in your hand.  Some are called smooth grips and some are contour or raised grips, these allow your fingers to have a raised area to hold on to.  Over wrap grips are just that, they over wrap the...

String tensions: The  looser the string usually more power from the 'trampoline effect' of the contact surface. The tighter the string, the more control, which allows beginning players to work on their swing speeds and hopefully still keep the ball in.  A more...

Racquet throat/beam size/width does matter!  The thinner the beam the less power. The wider the beam the more power.  Beginners need a wider beam for 'some extra power'right of the rack!!!  The experienced player needs less power and a usually thinner beam, since...

WHAT IS THE VALUE OF WARM-UP WHAT IS THE VALUE OF WARM-UP? A WARM-UP SERVES TO INCREASE BODY AND MUSCLE TEMPERATURES, WHICH INCREASES BLOOD FLOW AND MAKES MORE OXYGEN AVAILABLE TO THE MUSCLES. BY WARMING UP, YOU REDUCE THE LIKELIHOOD OF INJURIES TO MUSCLES AND JOINTS...

The Lob The lob is the most offensive weapon when used correctly; generally the pros use the lob with a variety of spins and in many defensive situations. An example would be when your out of position and desperate for recovery. in a match against your opponents this...

Overhead Smash Placement Successful overhead's come from practice and using the correct technique; being prepared, square to the ball, right grip, fluidness, reach up and follow-through.  Funny though their is one important element several players miss, PLACEMENT. ...

"T" Serve is Most Effective First you must have rhythm and fluidness with your serve.  Then comes consistency, some spin, control and maybe even power.  However, PLACEMENT on the serve is most important. Serving wide is effective, but even though the returner is OFF...