Let’s Get Competitive! A
fter a very rainy start to the year, and amid the ongoing challenges of the COVID-19 situation, it's time to play some competitive tennis.
FLYING THE SWISS CLUB FLAG ISLAND-WIDE Right now, Swiss Club teams are doing battle on courts all over Singapore. Remember to show your support by cheering them on when they are playing at home – while respecting social distancing measures, of course. Around 10 teams are engaged in different leagues. Women’s, men’s and junior teams accommodate players of all genders and ages. It confirms the popularity of tennis at the Swiss Club and attests to the dedication of our players.
NEW ‘SMASH HIT’ EVENTS I’m pleased to report that our very first Apero Tennis Social was a blast. Do join us every Thursday night for a fun time! Well done to the ladies who worked very hard on their fitness and their tennis skills at our new cardio training session. Come join us every Friday morning for a great workout. COMING SOON In May and June we will be organising an Adults’ Singles Championship and Junior Tournament. In addition, Tennis Camps will be held during the Easter holidays. Look out for dates and registration details on the Swiss Club website and in the Club’s e-newsletter.
HOT TIP FOR WARMING UP Our new and already popular coach Ashgarvin shares this handy tip for your tennis warm-up. It helps players to slow down their swing and get a better 'feel' for the ball. To begin, both players should stand either side of the net, facing each other and 3 feet behind the service line. Then using a top spin on both forehands, try to keep the ball ‘live’ for as long as possible (backhand players will simply rally back and forth). To improve consistency, try to hit the ball at waist height and land the shots halfway between the net and your partner. Before retreating to the baseline, players can progress with the same activity using 3/4 depth, and aim to get the ball to land on the service line. After this, you're all set to play from the baseline. Article and photos courtesy of Pierre Capdeville, Swiss Club Tennis Director
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