Serious about tennis

Get into tennis Australia

Written on Saturday, February 25th, 2006 by Coach Harris :: 1 comments to this post

Well, the Australian Tennis Open is well and truly over. The dreams and aspirations of those of you who will be our next Grand Slam players (achievers) live on. What a great event this is.

Hello tennis enthusiasts, players, coaches, administrators. How are we on this rainy Saturday? As most of us know, the season of summer is coming to an end. Which is a time to encourage, strengthen and train us to a bigger and better future in tennis. To compete amongst the best, that would be pretty remarkable.

Here is a note on more of the mental side of tennis. More so on the changing attitude of loosing. Not a great topic, but one than I will address.

We get polished, in other words we get an arse kicking. Better to know our opposition was not kidding around, or feeling sorry for us and giving us a gamed or two just to be kind, don’t do it people. Do not feel sorry for those that are getting pummeled, this will only encourage them into a false sense of reality. Is this correct I think not?

Anywise a word of advice to you, the loser that is. See through to the other side, do not focus on that lose. Move on people. Let go of it.

Expression, that’s what we do on the tennis court, express ourselves. Enough of pondering on the last issue. The catching of breaths between points. That stretched out backhand slice that lobs the opposition and lands in the opposite corner. The frustration of why we just missed that sitter. The heat of the moment, your serve was called out, even though it did just clip the line. Called out. Karma does in fact go your way and the opposition misses an easy forehand into the net.

These are just some of the aspects of tennis that include our physical strength and mental stamina. Well that just about ends another article on some of my impressions of tennis. If any of you out there have any thoughts you wish to share, be free.

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China, a New Force in Tennis

Womens Doubles Australian tennis Open Winners

Written on Saturday, February 25th, 2006 by Coach Harris :: 1 comments to this post

Congratulations to the 12th Seeded pairing of Zi Yan and Jie Zheng. In a tight three set match against the favorite pairing of Samantha Stosur of Australia Lisa Raymond of the U.S.A they came through trumps 2/6,7/6(9,7),6/3. I believe this is a great achievement not just for these two, but for China. This is of coarse China’s first ever Grand Slam win.

I was lucky enough to catch these two in action in their third round match win over Russian Elen Domentieva and Italian Flavia Pennetta, 6/1,6/2 on show court 2. They showed great team work and determination.

Please forgive me if I have spelled your names wrong.

Well Done you two. From Sweat Tennis.

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The New and Improved Sweat Tennis

Do these thoughts and ideas on tennis help you with your game

Written on Wednesday, February 8th, 2006 by Coach Harris :: 0 comments to this post

Article #1 Sweat Tennis

Many of us that are involved with tennis do, have or are experiencing inspiration in some way or another. It is this inspiration that guilds us on our journey. Learning and remembering that inspiration is only a very small part of what we want to achieve.

For example: We get ourselves some tickets to the Ozzie Open. We watch a match and we see this amazing point where a cross court backhand top spin winner is hit from the back of the court on the run and dropped in front of and across the approaching opposition. Yes I can make this my reality, surely. I can go out there and play this amazing shot.

Now for this inspiring play to enter your head in the first place shows some form of love for the game. A game that us as human beings, can infact enjoy and progress with the right training. This factor is of coarse perspiration, incurred by hard work. (Sweat Tennis) Spending more time on the court, and having assisted guidance by a knowledgeable tennis player/coach.

Part of my philosophy as a coach is to inform people that are new to the game of tennis about what to do in order to improve the game. Now for all of readers out there, this is very valuable information that I am giving to you. The more we travel inside the world tennis the more we can understand what to do to better our games. As a coach this is at the forefront, because if I’m not trying to improve, how is it that you the player/coach can improve.

Reaching some goals such as bringing a group of like minded people together can be achieved. Because through doing this ideas and thoughts can be put together as to help fuel the enjoyment of tennis.

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Recycled Bag Accessory www.yous.com.au

From the streets of Melbourne and possibly the world comes these great bag Accessories. Environmentally Good!

Written on Wednesday, February 8th, 2006 by Coach Harris :: 0 comments to this post

Going off the topic of tennis and into more of an urban move, introducing YOUS BAGS. New to my Creative Corner. These recycled bag accessory are fabulously funky. These fashionable accessories are unisex and actually help you to feel in control of your life. Whilst on this crazy journey we leave our homes and walk to our means of transportation, wrapped around us are our trusty bag accessory. We begin to hold ourselves with confidence, yeah we’re with it, I know where I’m going, and what I’m doing is right. With destination mind, I allow myself to veer off coarse, just to make the day that much more interesting. Making sure the destination is still in place. Which basically means allowing our hearts to guild us. Well, what do you think, you wanna check out these bags or what.. Go to www.yous.com.au. For more information…intrigued? Oh, and these bags are brought to you by the very funky Sam Tew and Marie Chan.

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Jeff’s Testimonial on Tennis

What Sweat Tennis can do for your game, from a student of Australian Tennis Lsesons

Written on Friday, February 3rd, 2006 by Coach Harris :: 0 comments to this post

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Sam and Georgie’s testimonial

Australian tennis lessons and Sweat Tennis, what Sam and Georgie thought and learnt in tennis so far

Written on Friday, February 3rd, 2006 by Hone Watson :: 0 comments to this post

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A tennis testimonial for Sweat Tennis

Dainte’s thoughts on tennis lessons Australia and Sweat Tennis, which is me Dan Harris with the help of friends

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Katy’s Tennis testimonial

Here is tennis testimonial from one of my students by the name of Katy, she has had numerous sessions with me.

Written on Friday, February 3rd, 2006 by Hone Watson :: 0 comments to this post

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Hone Watson

Video Testimonial From Hone Watson

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More Tennis Tips

What to avoid when playing or preparing to play tennis.

Written on Sunday, November 6th, 2005 by Hone Watson :: 0 comments to this post

You would be surprised how easy it is not wear the right attire and how it actually affects your game. I think through giving you, or passing on first hand information from my own experiences maybe be helpfull to you. Read on…

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Formula For Success in Tennis

Want to know how to leave the opposition flat- footed in the game of tennis

Written on Thursday, October 27th, 2005 by Coach Harris :: 0 comments to this post

Want to know how to trick someone into thinking you are going to hit a forehand down the line but actually hit a driving cutting cross court winner?

Well, look no further here is the answer you have been looking for. Read on…

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Tennis: How to Improve Your Tennis Game in 30 Minutes

Take some of these tennis tips on board, and watch your game develop.

Written on Tuesday, October 25th, 2005 by Coach Harris :: 0 comments to this post

ONE of the most important things in tennis is to keep the eye on the ball. Nine players out of ten lose sight of a ball shortly after it crosses the net. It is essential to watch it until it comes in contact with the racquet. Most players, when they should be watching the ball, are either looking at their opponent or at the spot on their opponent’s court where they wish to place the ball. The player who takes his eye off the ball, if only for the fraction of a second, may in that short time miss the opportunity for hitting it clean, i. e., in the center of the racquet. This applies to every shot in tennis. Read on…

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Choosing Tennis Shoes

Good advice on choosing the right pair of tennis shoes for your feet

Written on Thursday, October 20th, 2005 by Coach Harris :: 1 comments to this post

Good tennis shoes do several things apart from covering your feet, and tennis is a sport, that is very hard on shoes, and feet, so you need to find a shoe that will last, and one that is not too heavy, bearing in mind some factors. Read on…

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Tennis: How to Master Your Weaknesses and Improve Your Tennis Game in 10 Minutes

Here are some great tennis tips for you.

Written on Thursday, October 20th, 2005 by Coach Harris :: 0 comments to this post

TO improve your tennis game do not play against the same player too often unless he is the better player. Vary your opponents. By playing against the same man too much you soon learn each other’s weaknesses and do not improve.

The strokes are the same all the time and each one knows where and when the ball is coming. If you play with different players, you will meet new strokes, fresh tactics, and varying temperaments. Read on…

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The Game of Tennis

Mental Toughness in Tennis, some thoughts on this…

Written on Sunday, October 16th, 2005 by Coach Harris :: 0 comments to this post

As many of you may allready know once you have acquired a good skill and athletic base in tennis next comes the game of mental toughness. I find doing such exercises as Yoga, and reading help with mental toughness. Alot of what we are like in our unique lives comes out on the tennis court. Read on…

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Fitness in Melbourne

6 Fun Fitness Activities for the Family, check out these simple ways to help stay healthy

Written on Sunday, October 16th, 2005 by Coach Harris :: 0 comments to this post

Exercising and staying fit doesn’t have to mean hard work. Simply being active will help you get or stay in good shape. So with that said, here are some enjoyable activities that can help with your fitness goals too. Read on…

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