Slinger Bag, a sports brand launched in mid-2020 and focused on innovating game improvement equipment for all ball sports with an initial focus on the global tennis market, has reached a significant sales landmark with its first product, the Slinger Bag. The Slinger Bag is the world’s most portable ball launcher, a product that…
I am a firm believer in focusing on your strengths during a tennis match. You can always get better at hitting the ball, improving a specific shot, and sharpening your technique. However, you want to hit your best shots when you are playing a match. If your forehand is better than your backhand, hit…
Coach Ed Krass’ 33rd Annual College Tennis Exposure Camp will kick off its summer in the Northeast with camps in Long Island, New Jersey and Massachusetts. With the NCAA ban lifted on in-person recruiting, the coaching staff will be represented by Division I, II and III coaches. “Exposure to college coaches is needed perhaps…
For the ninth year, young hopefuls from across the tri-state area will be out in force at SPORTIME Randall’s Island, the John McEnroe Tennis Academy’s (JMTA) flagship location, on Saturday, June 19th, as SPORTIME and JMTA coaches seek to discover untapped tennis and athletic talent. The goal of both the Tryout and the Athletic…
Every tennis player is different. Some have stronger forehands, while others prefer their backhand. Many like to run around and hit groundstrokes, and every once in a while you run into that aggressive net charger. Regardless of the type of player, there are a few basic ideas that will likely determine your level of…
High school tennis will return to New York City this spring, with matches scheduled to begin on Monday, May 3. Both the boys and the girls will compete in the spring. It is still unclear how many players and teams will be competing, but the opening day schedule is as follows: Monday, May 3…
I never really understood the importance of the follow through in a tennis swing. Once the racquet and the ball make contact, how much difference can it possibly make if the racquet ends up in a different place at the end of the swing? The answer is, it can make all the difference in…
This article first appeared in the March/April 2021 issue of New York Tennis Magazine. Click Here to read the full digital edition Metro Region Council Offers Regional Grants Organizations in the Metro Region can apply for regional grant funding to support programming aimed at increasing tennis participation in the community. Special consideration will be…
Being a tennis coach for 20-plus years has taught me much about the game and about life. It is an ongoing learning experience … one that never ends as each new student is different and teaches you something new about the game. The coach will face difficult and challenging situations when dealing with developing players,…
Anyone who is considered a good competitor hates to lose. I can’t tell you how many times I have felt this pain following a loss. One of the tough things about tennis is that you are going to lose a lot. You will lose points, you will lose games, you will lose sets, and…