Tennis rackets have evolved massively over the years. Wooden rackets were common place until Jimmy Connors started using a steel racket in the 1970s. Seeing the power he could generate, including his comprehensive victory over Ken Rosewall in 1974, led to many more players switching to metal rackets. Aluminium was the material of choice for …
Posts from: January 2020
One of the most striking things for me as I watch tennis on the tv is the brilliant blue color of the courts. Why is this the case? In this blog post, I will look at why some tennis hard courts are blue, and why they’ve moved away from the traditional green and red colours. …
Want to know how to get those pesky kick serves back into your opponent’s court? In order to do this, I believe you should have a fundamental understanding of how kick serves work, and ideally possess a good one yourself, as this will help you face them when you’re returning serve. Why Should You Learn …