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Most matches are won or lost well before you step on the court. [read more]
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After weeks of preparation, anticipation builds toward the first match of the season. Goals have been set, skills refined, team positions announced, and game plans made. [read more]
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Points are love (0), 15 (the first point won by either player), 30 (the second point), 40 (the third point), and game (the fourth point). [read more]
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The term half volley doesn’t provide a very accurate description of this stroke--one of the most difficult to execute. [read more]
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Poaching is a very effective maneuver for winning points, intimidating the receiver, and keeping the other team off balance. [read more]
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Because sweat has a lower osmolality than does plasma (i.e., sweat is hypotonic), profuse sweating increases plasma osmolality. [read more]
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The smash requires precise positioning underneath the ball. [read more]
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Use sound technique to minimize shock to your body. [read more]
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Three overall recommendations for selecting the right racket. [read more]
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The two most important shoulder stretches for tennis players are the Cross-Arm Stretch and the Sleeper Stretch. [read more]
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