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A Fitness Coach's Guide to Racket Sports: FAQ
Improving fitness can give racket sports players an edge and allow them to take full advantage of the hours spent honing their technique and skills....
Are Tennis Holidays Worth It?
Lying on a sun-kissed beach may improve a player's tan but it won't improve his tennis, so next time opt for a more energetic alternative....
Badminton Forehand and Backhand
Are you in tune with your racket?...
Badminton: How to Serve
Make the most of your service opportunity...
Badminton: Learning to Play Doubles
Doubles success requires teamwork and team spirit...
Badminton: Mental Approach to the Game
Don’t lose your focus in the heat of battle...
Badminton: Practice Drills
Practice drills will keep you on your toes...
Badminton: Racket Technique
Make the racket an extension of your arm...
Badminton: Winning at Singles
Success or failure is all down to the individual...
Balance, Posture and Footwork
Don’t neglect the physical side of your game...
Basic Forehand and Backhand
Getting to grips with basic shot execution...
Basic Squash Forehand and Backhand
Make sure you are comfortable playing the ball on both sides of your body...
Benefits of Joining a Club
A membership fee can be a price worth paying...
Choosing the Right Racket
Choose a racket to suit your ability...
Coaching Fees will Pay Off
Want to know where you are going wrong? Book some lessons...
Drop and Lob Shots
Drops and lobs can leave your opponent devastated...
Executing the Smash
It takes courage and technique to execute the smash...
Get to the Next Level
Tournament play will put your ability to the test...
How Long is it Since you Picked up a Racket?
Racket sports are a fun way to get fitter...
How My Fitness Affected My Tennis: A Case Study
A good workout at the gym can improve a player's speed around the court, but cardio tennis can provide a fun alternative and improve tennis skills too....
How Tennis Lessons Improved My Technique: A Case Study
Those who want to achieve more than simply getting the ball back over the net should consider signing up for tennis lessons to improve their technique....
Improving Fitness Levels
Train your body to take the extra strain on match day...
Increasing your Range of Shots
Learn to outwit your opponent on court...
Introduction to Real Tennis
The fascinating phenomenon that is Real Tennis...
Introduction to the Court and Different Surfaces
Get to know your new sporting domain...
Introduction to the Court and the Shuttlecock
Stepping across the white line for the first time...
Joining a Lacrosse Group
Get a piece of the action at your local lacrosse club...
Mental Strength: Don't get Angry, get Even
Lose it on court, and you’ll lose the match...
Nutrition On and Off Court
Eat your way to better fitness...
Racket Grip
The racket must be an extension of your arm...
Racketball Versus Racquetball
Variations on a theme of speed and excitement...
Safety on Court and some Basic Rules
Stay safe on the squash court...
Serve and Volley or Baseline?
Always play to your strengths...
Squash Club Was Good for My Business: A Case Study
It's said that a lot of big business is done on the golf course, but there are a good number of deals struck on the squash court too....
Squash: Crosscourt Drive
Crosscourt drives require confidence and control...
Squash: Get your Tactics Right
Take a flexible approach to match tactics...
Squash: Getting to Grips with your Racket
Racket control is all about getting your grip right...
Squash: Introduction to the Court and the Ball
There’s no place to hide on the squash court...
Squash: Service and Service Return
Weak serves play into your opponent’s hands...
Squash: Tackling Unforced Errors
Time to sit down and analyse where you are going wrong...
Squash: The Right Mentality
When the going get tough, use your head...
Squash: Volleying
Hit the ball early to throw your opponent off balance...
String Tension Explained
Are you too highly strung on court?...
Tennis, Badminton or Squash?
Which is the racket sport for you?...
Tennis: Get your Footwork Right
Great players are always on their toes...
Tennis: Mixed Doubles
Teamwork and team spirit are the basis of a good mixed doubles pairing...
Tennis: Offensive and Defensive Lob
The lob can put your opponent on the back foot...
Tennis: Service Technique
Aim for a high percentage of first serves...
Tennis: Singles or Doubles?
Do you play better with someone else on your side?...
The Importance of Stretching Exercises
Is your body ready for action?...
The Rules of Lacrosse
Lacrosse competitors play hard but fair...
UK initiatives to Introduce Children to Racket Sports
How to get junior out on court...
Veterans tennis
You’re never too old to compete on court...
What Equipment Will I Need?
Think practical when choosing your kit...
What is the Boast?
Add the boast to your armoury of shots...
Where to Play
Where the action is...