Tennis, being the third most popular sport in Canada, is one of the most exciting to get into. Many people choose to enter this sport at different life stages. There are many benefits to playing tennis, such as developing a network... More ..read more

Choosing the right tennis bag can be challenging. Many players make that purchase based on looks rather than practicality. Before purchasing a bag, one should know what objects will be carried and how often the bag will be used.   What should be carried in a tennis bag Having a well-prepared tennis bag must be a top priority. Here is a short list of what should be in a tennis player’s bag. -Water bottle -Towel -Shoe bag: To avoid making the bag dirty from shoes -Sunscreen -Hand wipes -First aid kit (band-aids, oilmen, blister tape, scissors & alcohol wipes) -Tennis ..read more

“I missed this forehand because I didn’t finish my swing over my shoulder.” “That backhand shot went into the net because my position was wrong.” “I missed that shot because my technique is bad.” Sounds familiar? Many tennis players live under the misconception that the result of a tennis stroke is exclusively related to the perfection of their technique. That could not be further from the truth. Notice how Roger’s and Andy’s incredible forehands have different technical preparations. Roger’s racket is almost vertical versus Andy’s is close to being horizontal. The origin and dangers of this ..read more

Don’t forget about the offseason! The first step to preparing yourself for the outdoor tennis season is to take responsibility for your health during the offseason. It is paramount to stay active by either doing other sports or working out at a gym. Tennis players, whether professionals or amateurs, must stay strong, light, and flexible to prevent injuries and perform on the court. Most people tend to gain weight during the wintertime. Each kilogram added stresses your joints exponentially thus dramatically increasing your chances of getting injured when starting the tennis season. T ..read more

Injury in the sport Regardless of the beauty of the sport and its popularity throughout the world, tennis players of all levels are prone to injuries. One of the most common being a tendinitis in the outer elbow joint, hence its label “tennis elbow”. For those of you that have not felt its negative effects, this injury occurs when the forearm muscle – the extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB) – is damaged. (See photo). Symptoms vary from an elbow pain that gradually gets worse and extends down to other areas such as the forearm, wrist, and hand. It also leads to a weak grip, increased pain whe ..read more