The 2011 Winter Jr. Academy Starts! We have some exciting indoor events planned for the season. The fun starts with the Jr. Indoor Open House Tennis Jamboree followed by the winter Junior Tennis Academy. It is both our mission and our passion to provide year-round, professional tennis programming, instruction, tournaments and special events designed for the whole family. We offer a variety of fun and educational programs for players of all ages and skill levels. Read on to learn more about upcoming programs. |
Including a preview of the Winter Jr. Tennis Academy! |
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Get Moving Ohio Valley! We want to see you on the courts this season! |
Winter 2011 Indoor Jr. Academy Schedule An exciting & challenging program designed for elementary, middle & high school students. |
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Click here to get detailed information and a registration form or call 304-243-4039 to sign up for the Winter Jr. Academy today! |
Sports of a Lifetime Presents Olympic Gold Winter Education Marc S. White Ski & Tennis Experience |
Total 4 hours of Professional PSIA Level 3 Certification – USPTA-PTR
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Cost: 60.00 Per Student More info and to sign up call Marc at I hereby waive all claims against Wheeling Park Commission & Marc S. White for injuries of any kind caused from my child's participation in this program. Parent or Guardian Signature ________________________________________ |
Question: Every time I hit an “overhead smash” it goes into the net. I never seem to know how to hit an “overhead” and I always feel rushed and blow the point. Don’t feel alone Mitch, most players don’t feel comfortable with their overhead smash. When was the last time you went out to practice your overhead? Remember that practice makes perfect. The key to a good overhead is your positioning on the court. Many players let the ball get behind them and then miss the overhead. Try imagining that, you are playing baseball and that you are the outfielder. When you get lobbed, move back as if you are going to catch the ball with your free hand. By doing this you will prevent the Lob from getting behind you. This can also help you track the ball, as you are moving your feet to get into position for your overhead. When you start to move back remember to TURN sideways. This important TURN will help you move back faster and it coils your body, which will make it easier for you to strike the ball. Make sure to keep the ball in front of you like you are going to catch it. At this point, remember that everything must be up! Your free arm up! Your racquet arm elbow up!…..Your chin and head up! As you reach up to hit the ball don’t think smash. Just relax and hit your new overhead and think placement over power. Now you will hit the perfect winning overhead that will send your opponent running! Marc S White |
| Tennis is Fun and It's Forever!
Remember to come to our FREE Jr. Tennis Jamboree and Open House Saturday, January 8 at 1 pm. Bring a friend and get in the game this winter in one of our many weekly Professional Instructional Programs. The Winter Jr. Academy is going to be action-packed, so get ready to have fun and improve your game in 2011. A special event this winter will be our Ski & Tennis Experience on Sunday, January 16, 2011, which promises to be an exciting experience for all. I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and want to invite you to come out and get in shape this year playing tennis. See you on the courts! Keep the positive energy flowing! Marc S White |
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