My First Club: Peter Luczak
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4 September, 2013
Former Aussie pro Peter Luczak took us on a trip down memory lane at Wellington Tennis Club, the place where he picked up a racquet for the first time.
Watch videoFormer Aussie pro Peter Luczak took us on a trip down memory lane at Wellington Tennis Club, the place where he picked up a racquet for the first time.
A powerful new era for Australian Tennis Magazine
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27 August, 2013
Adding oomph to your game and tips to beat better players are topics covered in the all-new Australian Tennis Magazine “power” issue, which is now on sale.
Read moreAdding oomph to your game and tips to beat better players are topics covered in the all-new Australian Tennis Magazine “power” issue, which is now on sale.
My first club: Peter Luczak
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19 August, 2013
In this teaser video, Peter Luczak takes us back to Wellington Tennis Club, the place where he picked up a racquet for the first time.
Watch videoIn this teaser video, Peter Luczak takes us back to Wellington Tennis Club, the place where he picked up a racquet for the first time.
How to play like you train
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13 July, 2013
Players saying “if I could only play like I train” is very common for a sport psychologist to hear. Here's how you can adapt your level in training to the match court.
Read morePlayers saying “if I could only play like I train” is very common for a sport psychologist to hear. Here's how you can adapt your level in training to the match court.
Learn to play the big points best
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11 July, 2013
Often the only thing which separates evenly-matched opponents is how well they play on important points. Play these better, and you'll most likely win.
Read moreOften the only thing which separates evenly-matched opponents is how well they play on important points. Play these better, and you'll most likely win.
How to cope with cramp
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9 July, 2013
Cramping is a common problem for players at every level - find out what causes it, and what you can do to treat and even prevent it.
Read moreCramping is a common problem for players at every level - find out what causes it, and what you can do to treat and even prevent it.
How to visualise your victory
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6 July, 2013
Visualising exactly how you want to play a shot or see a match unfold instils belief, reduces anxiety and focuses concentration, aiding your on-court performance.
Read moreVisualising exactly how you want to play a shot or see a match unfold instils belief, reduces anxiety and focuses concentration, aiding your on-court performance.
Cool-down techniques for tennis
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4 July, 2013
Cooling down lowers the heart rate as well as reducing muscle soreness and tightness, removing waste products from muscles and preventing blood pooling.
Read moreCooling down lowers the heart rate as well as reducing muscle soreness and tightness, removing waste products from muscles and preventing blood pooling.
How to cope with a loss
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29 June, 2013
Some can shake off a loss quickly, while others can't get it out of their head. We all cope with loss differently but what's the best way to deal with an 'L'?
Read moreSome can shake off a loss quickly, while others can't get it out of their head. We all cope with loss differently but what's the best way to deal with an 'L'?
How to analyse your opponent
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27 June, 2013
Knowing little or nothing about an opponent is like sailing the high seas without a compass, so you should learn as much as possible about them. Here's how.
Read moreKnowing little or nothing about an opponent is like sailing the high seas without a compass, so you should learn as much as possible about them. Here's how.