“Everyone said to Vincent van Gogh, “You can’t be a great painter, you only have one ear.” And you know what he said? “I can’t hear you.” – Steve Carell I’ve never seen a tennis court being painted, but I’m curious how they get it so accurate with the finish, and in particular how the …
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Although my garden is far too small for installing a grass tennis court (not to mention the cost of maintaining and building one!), it’s every tennis player’s dream to make your own tennis court. Here’s how to make your own grass tennis court. What Type of Grass Is Used To Make a Tennis Court? There …
Have you ever walked onto the tennis court and thought to yourself “Hmmm, that tennis net looks a bit low” There are certain rules about the tennis net which should be followed; how long it should be, where it should be positioned and how high it should be. In this article, let’s look at these …
Tennis courts require regular maintenance to ensure the surface is in tip top condition for playing matches. However, how often you need to do this depends largely on how often you play and the surface you’re playing on. Grass courts require very regular maintenance in terms of watering and mowing the grass. Hard courts, on …
The other day, I noticed that someone had a tennis court in their front garden. It was secluded a bit from the trees, but I could still make out the net and fence. It got me thinking about how to build a tennis court yourself, in your own garden. Of course, this is just a …
I’ve been playing tennis for a few years now and I’d like to think my game has been steadily improving. There are wonderful benefits to playing this game, such as the social aspects of meeting other people, not to mention the physical and mental benefits as well. But it is a challenging sport. Why Is …
One of the pleasures of getting ready for a tennis match is cracking open a new canister of tennis balls. You can get a bit more zip on your shots and achieve a higher bounce on your serves to keep your opponents further back in the court. However, on the other hand tennis balls can …
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 …
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 …