Tennis News

Happy Holidays From Northstar Tennis!

As the NPOA Tennis Pro Shop has closed for the season, we’d like to remind our members the importance of keeping your game sharp throughout the Winter months and provide some easy tips to help you do just that!

Tip #1: Continue Exercising

While especially challenging navigating through the Holidays, the easiest and most effective way to keep up your game is by staying physically fit. Keeping your core strong will help you improve your game right away. Working on your upper body (abdominals, back, and shoulders), and lower body (lunges, hip twists) will keep you in shape to play your best.

Tip #2: Maintain Active Hand/Eye Coordination

Ping Pong, for example, is a great and fun way to mimic and practice shots similar to volleys seen on both the Tennis and Pickleball courts.

Tip #3: Keep Working On Your Footwork

It is very important in tennis to keep your feet light and fast, and you can always work on improving this aspect of the game during the “off-season.”

Tip #4: Learn From The Pros

A lot can be learned simply by watching professional matches. For example, watch how closely pros like to play the lines, or how they like to shape points to win. Implementing habits from pro players is a fun way to try to improve your game!

We can’t wait to see you all on the courts next summer!

Guillaume Tonelli, Tennis Director