How to start running

Have you always wanted to take up running? Perhaps you tried but you felt badly and abandoned the project? I was in the same situation too few years ago, I started running but all I got was sore knees and frustration. Then I finally improved and now I am able to run about 8KM in 40 minutes with hardly any training. First of all, what (medical) experts suggest is to start walking for 45 minutes and see if you can make […]

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Dramatically improve your forehand with the correct weight placement

I am constantly trying to improve my tennis technique. Recently I made this discovery: you can actually hit a killer forehand standing on one foot. Guess which one it is? See picture below for the correct answer So the next time you train or practice with your mate, try to balance the weight on the right foot before hitting the forehand. In order to do that you will need to prepare the position correctly with an approaching step, then you can

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Learn the serve in Top Spin with these 3 videos

Step 1 - Practice these two simple exercises to get the right topspin feel. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRaONZgUg-k&w=420&h=315] Step 2 - Follow the progression as shown in this video to develop the correct technique [youtube https://www.youtube. com / watch? v = nNvD7-KbcEA & w = 420 & h = 315] Step 3 - Learn to add power by bending your legs more and throwing the ball further into the court. A quick tennis serve is also the result of a softer arm. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZxK8YBJqNQ&w=420&h=315]

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The use of the left hand and left arm in the forehand

Too often I see tennis players playing with their left arm practically dangling at their side. Maybe they think professionals use it for beauty or maybe they never thought about it. Well, know that using your left arm to hit straight is also essential. Obviously you don't have to take the racket with both hands, but the left arm should be used exactly as in the smash and serve. That is, he must aim the ball!

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3 mental aspects of tennis: intuition, anticipation, observation

A good start is half the battle. And a good start in tennis is half the battle to a great shot. The first mental aspect is the ability to guess where your opponent is going to hit. Intuition obviously does not come from the ability to predict the future but from careful observation of the opponent's movements. Both in serving and in returning from the baseline where the movements are wider, you need to carefully observe the opponent's preparation of the shot. The other element

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5 mental steps to hit right straight

As a tennis apprentice I am always looking for those mental patterns that allow me to hit the ball well and consistently. Here are the mental steps to follow step by step to correctly hit the shots, shot after shot: 1) Position of feet (left forward to hit forehand for right-handed people) and arms (left forearm at the height of the point of impact with the ball and right open behind); 2) Inhalation, it is better to inhale before hitting the ball and

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Tennis: the step by step service

The serve is the most difficult shot in tennis, but it is of fundamental importance in modern tennis. The serve is a completely mental shot, so I will explain below what the practical and consequential mental steps are to execute the serve. From the moment it is time to serve: 1) Take position for the first serve, make yourself comfortable, 2) Think about where you want to aim, 3) Dribble with the hand holding the ball, bouncing it 20 centimetres inside the line.

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Open, by Andre Agassi

I read this book because I am an admirer of the tennis player that Andre Agassi was. But I understood why I admired him and I admire him only after reading this book. It is a book, in my opinion, suitable for all tennis fans and all those who in life have to fight to get what they are looking for. The autobiographical book of Andre Agassi You can buy it on amazon in paperback version by following this link Andre Agassi, Open - my story

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5 competition tactics for tennis matches

In a match the pressure increases, so having a match tactic and knowing how to behave (which shot to make, where to shoot, etc.) in every situation can ensure a significant advantage over the opponent, especially if he does not have a match tactic. In this video, 5 different situations are explained for which there are very specific behaviors to adopt during the match. The 5 match situations 1) You are serving 2) You return the serve 3) Both players from the baseline

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The serve in tennis

The serve is the most difficult shot in tennis but it is also essential to play a match. The serve must put the opponent in difficulty and must guarantee an advantageous starting point. If you miss the serve or if the serve is weak you give a significant advantage to the opponent. To learn the serve you need to practice a lot. In this video some very useful concepts and exercises for learning the serve are explained. Part 11) Tossing the ball: arm straight

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