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Pelotista Blog is a Spain-based tennis blog with gear advice from coaches and actual players. We are real sports fans just like you swith more than 20 years of experience in the tennis & padel industry.
Pelotista Blog
5d ago
Tennis is a sport in which every small detail matters. One such detail is the height of the net. It might seem simple, but it’s crucial for playing the game. Understanding net height is key to mastering the game.
This article will explain why tennis net height is so important, explore the differences between nets and variations, give some tips for measuring tennis nets, and ask questions. Let’s dive in!
Official Net Height Regulations
According to official ITF (International Tennis Federation) regulations, the tennis court is divided in half by a net held up by posts at 3 ½ f ..read more
Pelotista Blog
1w ago
Tennis racquet bags offer simplicity, organization, and safety for your equipment, making them essential improvements for players of all skill levels. This article will cover the many kinds of tennis racquet bags, important factors to think about before buying one, leading brands available, care advice, and commonly asked questions.
Why Do You Need a Tennis Racquet Bag?
Tennis is a game known for its elegance and talent, of course. Apart from the game aspect, which includes skills and technique, it’s very important to have good equipment and focus on organization. A tennis racquet bag is ..read more
Pelotista Blog
2M ago
Introduction
Immersing oneself in the exciting universe of padel is embracing a unique fusion of skill, strategy, and pure adrenaline. In this exciting scenario, every decision, even footwear, becomes a crucial factor that can make the difference between a resounding victory and a less satisfying experience on the court.
In this article, we will address the importance of selecting the right footwear in Padel and embark on a comprehensive journey through the most prominent Padel shoe trends, innovations, and options for 2023. Get ready to explore the essential functionality of these shoes and t ..read more
Pelotista Blog
3M ago
Welcome to the exciting world of tennis, where every stroke is an opportunity to improve and enjoy. In this guide, we will explore the crucial decision of choosing your first racquet, which will significantly influence your performance and enrich your on-court experience.
Importance of Selecting the Right Racket for Beginners
Choosing the right racquet is essential to unlocking your tennis potential. For beginners, this decision goes beyond simply holding a piece of equipment; it is the foundation on which you will build your game and fall even more in love with the sport.
Best Tennis Racquets ..read more
Pelotista Blog
3M ago
Importance of spin in tennis There are three main types of spin: topspin, backspin, and sidespin
Let’s learn to play with spin. In the beginning, when a player is learning to play tennis, using the effects is unnecessary. The speed is very low. Learning to control the ball, learn the directions, and keep the ball in play is needed. But once we have learned to play slowly, we feel like hitting hard. We run into the problem that the court’s dimensions are the same for the slow hitters as for the hard hitters. So, the distance to the baseline remains the same as when we hit slowly. However, as we ..read more
Pelotista Blog
4M ago
The role of drills in improving tennis skills and performance.
Tennis training is very long, requiring attention to many things, such as technique and movement around the court. And, of course, let’s remember about fun. When we organize tennis training, we have to consider our players’ learning, health, and well-being and do our best to make them achieve their goals.
Basket drills are part of any tennis training. I will share my experience and some exercises for successful tennis training in this article.
Why Drills Matter in Tennis Reinforcement of muscle memory
When we look at the aspects of ..read more
Pelotista Blog
4M ago
Have you ever wondered what curiosity and ingenuity can lead to? We could spend hours researching and discussing all the inventions that humanity has come up with, whether they are the result of argument, as in the case of aerogel, or naivety, of which there are many examples.
I would like to tell you about a rather strange but very useful action that can reduce clothes drying time and improve the quality of washing down-filled items, be they pillows, jackets, or blankets. The secret is simple: put tennis balls in the tumble dryer or washing machine. How and why do tennis balls help with washi ..read more
Pelotista Blog
5M ago
It has yet to be discovered when or by whom tennis was invented. The first recorded tournaments took place in the XIX century. In our time, tennis has become one of the most popular sports, which is not surprising as it is no less spectacular than, for example, hockey or basketball. Tennis is a very mobile game in which technique and physical condition are also important. Technique, in turn, cannot be properly developed by practicing at an amateur level and learning independently. That is why training with professional coaches who can do everything necessary to help young talents reach their f ..read more
Pelotista Blog
6M ago
The common perception of tennis as an expensive sport
We have the perception that tennis is a very expensive sport. It is an elite sport. But in reality, it is not. You can play tennis in very expensive tennis clubs where just to be a member of the club you have to pay a lot of money, and you can also play multi-sport courts where the price is very affordable.
The same goes for the material you can use. There are very expensive professional rackets. There are also racquets for beginners that only involve a little effort to buy. We are going to talk about all this in this article.
A balanced lo ..read more
Pelotista Blog
6M ago
The importance of finding the right tennis coach for your child
The importance of finding the right coach. Tennis is an individual game. Each player fights their match and is alone on the court. However, behind a good result, there is always great teamwork. Coach is a key part of the team to reach a result in the penis. On another occasion, we will talk about the other specialists, but what interests us now is a tennis coach’s fundamental role in a player’s life.
Factors to consider when selecting a coach
The right choice only ensures a good result. The result depends on many small pieces of t ..read more