Tennis for Beginners

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4 Things Your Kid Should Learn in Their First Tennis Lessons

By Avery Shackelford • On December 7, 2019 • In Why Tennis? • 3 min read

Do you have a child who wants to take tennis lessons, but you don’t know much about tennis yourself? Even if you’ve played tennis before or have a background in the sport, you may have questions about the techniques and … Continued

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Why Developing Juniors Need Private Tennis Lessons

By Avery Shackelford • On March 23, 2015 • In Why Tennis? • 2 min read

This post was written by Lisa Stone, author of Parenting Aces, a blog for parents whose children play tennis. Over the years, Lisa has chronicled her journey as a tennis enthusiast and mom through her son, a top junior player … Continued

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How to Choose a Kids Tennis Racket

By Avery Shackelford • On March 16, 2015 • In Why Tennis? • 2 min read

Do you need to purchase a tennis racket for a young, beginner tennis player? Has your son or daughter outgrown their old tennis racket? With the overwhelming number of tennis rackets on the market today, it can be difficult to … Continued

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Coaching Tip Tuesday: How to Make Tennis Fun for Kids

By Avery Shackelford • On November 25, 2014 • In Coaching Tip Tuesday • 2 min read

For many summers I was a tennis camp instructor and worked with children ages 10 and under who were beginning players. At some point during those years one of the other coaches came up with a slightly ridiculous game for … Continued

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5 Ways Tennis Players Can Stay Motivated in November

By Avery Shackelford • On November 3, 2014 • In Why Tennis? • 2 min read

“‘November is the most disagreeable month in the whole year,’ said Margaret, standing at the window one dull afternoon, looking out at the frostbitten garden.” — from Little Women by Louisa May Alcott   In most places across the country … Continued

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Tennis (Lessons), Anyone?

By Avery Shackelford • On October 29, 2014 • In Guest Posts, Why Tennis? • 2 min read

Recently I came across a blog called Food, Sweat, and Beers written by a woman named Jordan, a Philadelphia resident with a passion for good food, craft beers and fitness. I asked Jordan if she wanted to take a private tennis lesson with a MyTennisLessons instructor … Continued

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Tech Tennis: Online Instructional Video Resources

By Avery Shackelford • On October 14, 2014 • In Why Tennis? • 2 min read

It’s amazing how much video technology and internet access has transformed the way tennis coaches teach their students. I feel like a grandma saying that, but seriously — with today’s tech you can have an entire supplemental tennis lesson online … Continued

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My Tennis Lesson: What’s the Right Kind of Lesson for Me?

By Avery Shackelford • On September 22, 2014 • In Why Tennis? • 3 min read

No two tennis lessons are alike. At MyTennisLessons, we’re about customizing lesson plans to suit your tennis needs. Not sure what type of lesson is best for you? Let us help. Read on to learn about the various types of … Continued

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Why Private Tennis Lessons Are Better Than Clinics for Youth Players

By Avery Shackelford • On September 11, 2014 • In Why Tennis? • 2 min read

When it’s time to get youth players started with their first tennis lesson, you may be faced with a difficult decision: private or group lessons? While group lessons provide a social atmosphere, if your child is serious about developing his … Continued

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Tennis as a Workout

By Janet • On January 28, 2014 • In Why Tennis? • 2 min read

Are you looking to get in a good workout today? The kind of workout where you sweat your ass off and end up feeling like a whole new person afterwards? Most people would turn to the gym for this kind … Continued