Five Point Friday: May 29, 2020
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May 29, 2020
Five Point Friday
Here’s your roundup of the five most interesting things I’m enjoying or thinking about this week.
1.) Get to Know Your Racquet
We all own a tennis racquet, but do you know the different parts of a racquet by name? In this week’s video, I dive deep to provide you with a visual walkthrough of each component, including the collar, bevels, and beam.
Five Point Friday: May 22, 2020
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May 22, 2020
Five Point Friday
Here’s your roundup of the five most interesting things I’m enjoying or thinking about this week.
1.) Intro to Ladder Drills for Tennis
Footwork is essential for success on the court, and agility ladders are an excellent tool for helping players improve. This week, I pulled together five of my favorite easy ladder footwork drills for tennis, which is a great starting point if you’ve never used this piece of equipment before.
5 Easy Ladder Footwork Drills for Tennis
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5 Easy Ladder Footwork Drills for Tennis
Improve your speed and agility
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By Jon Crim
TennisCompanion
Strong footwork and conditioning are essential for any player to achieve their maximum potential on the tennis court.
However, for many players and coaches, footwork and agility training are an afterthought that receives little attention compared to other aspects of the game despite its ability to help players win more matches.
Five Point Friday: May 15, 2020
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May 15, 2020
Five Point Friday
Here’s your roundup of the five most interesting things I’m enjoying or thinking about this week.
1.) Roger Federer’s Shoes [Review]
The Nike Air Zoom Vapor X is one of the most popular tennis shoes worn by Roger Federer and many other top pros. This week, I took to the court to review the Vapor X and share my thoughts.
Nike Air Zoom Vapor X: In-depth Review & Playtest
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Nike Air Zoom Vapor X
In-depth Review & Playtest
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By Jon Crim
TennisCompanion
For years, the Nike Air Zoom Vapor line of tennis shoes has been one of the most popular for both men and women.
Nike’s latest iteration of the shoe, the Air Zoom Vapor X, carries the lineage forward, replacing the 9.5 Tour.
Five Point Friday: May 8, 2020
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May 8, 2020
Five Point Friday
Here’s your roundup of the five most interesting things I’m enjoying or thinking about this week.
1.) LOVE in Tennis
Do you know the origin of the term love in tennis? This week, I went back to the basics and took a few minutes to explore one of our game’s most unique point values in a new video I recorded.
5 Clay Court Tennis Shoes for Men & Women: Best Options & Guide
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5 Clay Court Tennis Shoes for Men & Women
Best Options + Guide
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By Jon Crim
TennisCompanion
Clay court tennis shoes feature unique design characteristics that allow tennis players to perform their best and maintain maximum comfort on this slick and often challenging surface.
If you play tennis frequently on clay courts, then you may want to consider buying a pair. However, before you take the plunge and make a purchase, there are few things you should keep in mind.