HERE ARE SOME HANDY TIPS AND HINTS.........

Basic Planning/Strategy MegaAge


  1. The warm up should be for you to avoid a slow start and gain some confidence and comfort in your strokes.
  2. The 5 minute hit with your opponent should be for you to check for weaknesses.
    For example, hit the ball with different spins and angles.
  3. During the match.
    1. When serving, 70% of the serves to the weakness of your opponent (usually the backhand). Try to keep a high % of first serves.
    2. When receiving first serve,return crosscourt or semi cross court, high over the net and deep, for 100% security.
    3. When receiving second serve, show your forehand and try to return with your forehand. 100% security. Hit 70% of full speed/power. If possible hit to opponent's weakness.
      If opponent serves and comes to the net,return low and in the middle of the court.
    4. When engaged in a rally,keep your opponent moving, hit mostly to the open court.Hit the diagonals and 3 feet over the net. Keep the ball deep. Use short, crosscourt angles to open the court when in position to do so.
    5. When going for a winning shot from the middle of the court,get the racquet through the shot and your body after the racquet. When going for the winning shot, keep in mind that there is always a 50% chance to make it and a 50% chance to miss it.
    6. When going to the net, approach mostly down the line. Do not volley cross court if you can't put the volley away. If you are in a difficult position to volley, go down the line and use it as a second approach shot.
    7. When hitting passing shots, don't go for the lines. Think of a two-shot passing shot; the first one to get your opponent out of position and the second one to attempt to pass him.
    8. When in doubt with a groundstroke, volley, or overhead, hit the ball deep and in the centre of the court.

Grip Size MegaAge



A properly fitted grip will improve your control over the tennis racquet, enhancing your performance.
A grip that is too small will allow the racquet to twist in your hand, too big and the racket head becomes difficult to control.
A grip that is too large or too small can eventually lead to Tennis Elbow.
How to choose the right size grip: Grip sizes are often quoted as two separate measurements;
Size 1 = 4 1/8 inch
Size 2 = 4 1/4 inch
Size 3 = 4 3/8 inch
Size 4 = 4 1/2 inch
Size 5 = 4 5/8 inch
To measure your grip size
Place the end of a ruler at the bottom horizontal crease in the palm of your open racquet hand and measure (in inches) the distance between this points to the tip of your ring finger.
For example:
The distance between your first palm line and the tip of your ring finger is 11.5 cm .
1 inch = 2.54 cm
11.5 cm = 4.53 inch = 4 and 1/2 inch.
Your grip size - 4 1/2 (US system) or Grip 4 (European system).
If you are between sizes, it is always better to go with the smaller size add an over-grip for a perfect fit.

Head Size MegaAge


Head size
Big rackets have bigger 'sweet spots' but are harder to control.
A mid-size racket has a hitting area of about 85-95 inches.

Beginners are sometimes encouraged to buy oversize rackets - up to 105 square inches of strings.

Midsize and mid-plus are usually preferred by intermediate and advanced players. A third option, midsize plus (95-105 square inches), may be the best option as it will still be suitable as you improve.

Most players should go for a reasonably slim frame to ensure reasonable flexibility (some pros like big thick frames which are very stiff).


Racquets USRSA



"Ten Basic Facts about Racquets"

Here are ten basic facts about racquets from USRSA technical advisor Steve Davis. This information provided by the United States Racquet Stringers Association.
These facts are presented as generalities. While a stiffer frame generates more power, a stiff frame badly strung may generate less power than a more flexible frame properly strung for power players. While a heavier frame generates more power, it can also decrease maneuverability.

A heavier frame generates more power.

A heavier frame vibrates less.

A heavier frame has a larger sweetspot.

A stiffer frame generates more power.

A stiffer frame has a larger sweetspot.

A stiffer frame transmits more of the shock load to the arm than a more flexible frame.

A stiffer frame provides a more uniform ball response across the entire string plane.

A larger frame generates more power.

A larger frame is more resistant to twisting.

A larger frame has a larger sweetspot