Getting Started...
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Choosing the Right Racket
One rainy afternoon at Wimbledon 2007, BBC TV filled in a prolonged rain delay in play with a discussion between those old tennis masters Jimmy Connors and John McEnroe...
How Long is it Since you Picked up a Racket?
There is no more unpleasant sight than watching a middle-aged paunch hanging over the top of a pair of 1970s high-riding tennis shorts. This vintage...
Introduction to Real Tennis
Ah the thrill of the chase. That is essentially what makes Real Tennis such a fascinating sport for those who have encountered it. To those for whom it remains a...
Racketball Versus Racquetball
Two nations separated by a common language often trips off the tongue of media commentators when discussing the relationship between Britain and the United States. And...
String Tension Explained
Mention string tension to casual players and they are likely to give a derisive snort and question why anyone wants to take sport so seriously. But what they are failing...
Tennis, Badminton or Squash?
The majority of people who take up one particular racket sport do so through peer pressure. And that's only natural. If your friends or work colleagues are heading off...
UK initiatives to Introduce Children to Racket Sports
What better way to ensure your children stay healthy and happy than racket sports? And these days it couldn’t be easier in the UK to get them...
What Equipment Will I Need?
Every guy on the tennis courts would like to wear the sleeveless vest and headband sported by the self-styled king of clay, Rafael Nadal. But let's face it: first of...
Where to Play
One of the most famous tennis moments in cinematic history is the clash between Terry Thomas and Ian Carmichael in the 1960 Ealing comedy, School for Scoundrels. The...
