Scrimmage Done, Audubon 4 - Palymra 1, Tomorrow Starts The Regular Season With Mucho Wins, Work And Fun

Someone got some braces. 

This brought back bad memories of the headgear I too once hated wearing.  For side sleepers like myself, this set-up didn't work.  

This new grill, for his 2nd time around, may have even help his stellar play today.

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Felix was on the attack all day.

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The Palymra tennis team members thought Sean's backhand was on, and his forehand a little wristy at times.  He was the first win the team put on the scoreboard today. 

Goodie doing a darn good service "statue" pose, which we have all worked on in practice.  It'll only get better in time Ryan.  Just because it wasn't perfect, doesn't mean it wasn't good.  That's the toss coordinated knee bend I wanna see from all and also the toss arm,  held high after release.   Love the net positioning by Mr O'Donnell!

Coach Bo has to find a way to get his camera closer to the action in those middle courts, thus getting some better shots of our new team members.  Welcome to the team gentlemen!  Get that racquet up a little bit higher Avery, remember your net/volley  ready position

2015 Boys Tennis Schedule. The answers to two burning questions .. and links to the forehand grip and picture suquence of the stroke.why all need to get our raquets re-strung and a new pair of tennis

Varsity Tennis (Boys)
2014−2015
Day Date Opponent Place Time
S Tuesday Mar. 31 @ Palmyra High School Palmyra High School 4:00PM
Wednesday Apr. 01 Sterling High School Audubon HS 3:45PM
Thursday Apr. 02 @ Overbrook High School Overbrook High School 3:45PM
Tuesday Apr. 07 Haddon Twp. MS/HS Audubon HS 3:45PM
Wednesday Apr. 08 West Deptford High School Audubon HS 3:45PM
Thursday Apr. 09 @ Haddonfield Memorial HS Haddonfield Memorial HS 3:45PM
Friday Apr. 10 Woodbury High School Audubon HS 3:45PM
Monday Apr. 13 @ Gateway Regional HS Gateway Regional HS 3:45PM
Wednesday Apr. 15 @ Collingswood High School Collingswood High School 3:45PM
Thursday Apr. 16 @ Sterling High School Sterling High School 3:45PM
Monday Apr. 20 Lindenwold HS Audubon HS 3:45PM
Tuesday Apr. 21 Overbrook High School Audubon HS 3:45PM
Wednesday Apr. 22 @ West Deptford High School West Deptford High School 3:45PM
Thursday Apr. 23 @ Paulsboro High School Paulsboro High School 3:45PM
Monday Apr. 27 Haddonfield Memorial HS Audubon HS 3:45PM
Tuesday Apr. 28 Collingswood High School Audubon HS 3:45PM
Thursday Apr. 30 @ Seneca HS Seneca HS 4:00PM
Wednesday May. 06 @ Haddon Heights High School Haddon Heights High School 3:45PM

Two burning questions, first why do I need my racquet re-strung now and second, why do I need tennis specific shoes 

Some Questions and Answers About Racquet Stringing

 http://davistennis.com/Racquet_Service.html - information below is cut and pasted from this link.

Q: My racquet string isn't broken, do I need to get it strung?

A: Stringing isn’t just for racquets with broken strings! While this the most obvious time that your racquet requires stringing, there are others. Just as the mattress on your bed loses its “spring” over time and with use, your racquet strings lose their “spring” (tension) with time and use. It’s this tension that gives your racquet its power, control, and feel. The longer it’s been since your racquet was strung or the more you’'ve played with your racquet, the greater the need for stringing. You may be surprised how much different and better your racquet will play after being re-strung.

 http://www.tennis.com/shop/2010/12/combat-cold-how-to-winterize-your-gear/26355/ - information below is cut and pasted from this link.

Strings - Before your racquet responds to you like a jackhammer and your strings feel as flexible as frozen rope, change them to prevent arm pain and add sting to your shots.

“Dead strings are harder on the arm in the wintertime than in the summertime,” says Drew Sunderlin, a USPTA Master Professional and Master Racquet Technician. “People make the mistake of leaving the racquet in the car or garage, which is not good for the strings or the frame because you’ve got expansion and contraction issues. In cold weather, strings will contract more and they’re not going to have the same resiliency as they will in warmer weather.”

To maximize playability, put your strings on the clock. “People leave strings in their racquets way too long, especially in the winter when many are not playing as much,” says Sunderlin. “One reason the pros can rip the ball so well—and this is something sometimes TV commentators fail to tell the public—is the pros have the strings cut out every day during a tournament and re-strung. People fail to understand that and…leave the polyester in too long and hurt their arms playing with dead strings—a problem that is exacerbated in winter.”
Tennis shoes, Why?? - The Burning Answer For Why Is Here!

 http://www.tennisexpress.com/info/buying-the-right-tennis-shoes.cfm
 
 Many people want to wear their regular running shoes to play tennis, but there are many good reasons that athletes should wear proper tennis shoes. Running shoes are specially designed for the forward motion that comes of running or walking for fitness. They have thick, soft heels that increase the cushioning and lessen the impact that comes with running. However, runners do not turn quickly or make rapid lateral movements so the shoes are not built to support player's feet during a tennis game or practice. Tennis shoes provide stability for side-to-side movement, built of heavier and stiffer materials than other athletic shoes, their flat, durable soles are designed to prevent stumbling or sliding and the toes are reinforced for stop and go action.

http://tennislifefun.blogspot.com/2013/09/eye-on-ball-simple-tip-short-video-clip.html
see the grip and stroke sequence at the bottom of this post