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Squash Courts are too Small for Grudges

Brent Johner — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:00:47 +0000

Two weeks ago I was refereeing a match at the Alberta Closed squash tournament. Todd Christianson was playing Glenn Handley in an early-round Men’s A clash. Both men are fit and highly skilled athletes. They play the game with an enormous amount passion. And because they face each other frequently in Alberta’s annual cycle of squash [...] Related posts on Racquet Network:

Tennis Rules: A GOOD RETURN

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:00:29 +0000

Rules of Tennis 2010. Published by the International Tennis Federation. 25. A GOOD RETURN It is a good return if: a. The ball touches the net, net posts/singles sticks, cord or metal cable, strap or band, provided that it passes over any of them and hits the ground within the correct court; except as provided in Rule 2 [...] Related posts on Racquet Network:

Tennis Rules: HINDRANCE

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:00:13 +0000

Rules of Tennis 2010. Published by the International Tennis Federation. 26. HINDRANCE If a player is hindered in playing the point by a deliberate act of the opponent(s), the player shall win the point. However, the point shall be replayed if a player is hindered in playing the point by either an unintentional act of the opponent(s), or [...] Related posts on Racquet Network:

Racquet Network Grows in India, Egypt and UK

Brent Johner — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:00:48 +0000

[Calgary] India has replaced Australia as the third largest source country for Racquet Network members worldwide. However, it’s not the only new country on Racquet Network’s newest list of Top 5 source countries. Joining India for the first time this month is Egypt while the UK is close behind in sixth spot. Australia, formerly in [...] Related posts on Racquet Network:

Tennis Lesson: Learn How to Serve

Brent Johner — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:00:28 +0000

After reading my blog entry earlier this week — Tennis Lessons: How to Play, Practice, Improve — Gwen wondered about the following: “How is it possible to practice tennis serves while standing at the service line? Shouldn’t serves be practiced from the baseline?” Good questions. Let me answer them by saying that beginners who are learning how [...] Related posts on Racquet Network:

Pickleball Takes Off in Calgary

Brent Johner — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:00:03 +0000

It was standing room only this morning at the Oakridge Pickleball Club thanks, in part, to a story published last week in the Neighbors section of the Calgary Herald. The Oakridge Pickleball Club, Calgary’s first official pickleball club, meets indoors all winter long at the Cedarbrae Community Centre at 11024 Oakfield Drive SW. During the summer [...] Related posts on Racquet Network:

After I Register: How Does it Work?

Brent Johner — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:00:41 +0000

I get this question a lot. In fact, I hear it several times a week from people who have just joined our network. The answer, I tell everyone who asks, depends on which level you choose to participate at. Racquet Network offers three membership levels. Essentially, the more work you are willing to do yourself, the [...] Related posts on Racquet Network:

RACQUETHLON – The Ultimate Racquet Challenge

Mark Pacanowski — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 10:00:06 +0000

Guest Blog Variety is the spice of life. Most of you will probably agree with me when I say that. I truly believe it, even to the point that I extend this concept to my favorite kind of physical activities –- racquet sports. Yes, racquet sports, they rock. I rediscovered them few years back, love to play them, [...] Related posts on Racquet Network:

How to Find Pickleball Players

Brent Johner — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 10:00:53 +0000

Racquet Network makes it easy to find pickleball players at any level in any city. Our worldwide database of players is growing every day. Members of our network can search our online database and find players in cities and towns around the world. The step-by-step instructions below make it simple and easy to do. 3 Easy [...] Related posts on Racquet Network:

Keep it Clean

Brent Johner — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:00:25 +0000

Over the weekend, I had an opportunity once again to referee at the Alberta Closed squash tournament. It’s a large, annual squash tournament open to male and female players from across Alberta. The youngest player I saw was just 10 years old. The oldest, I’m guessing, was in his fifties. In the five matches for which I [...] Related posts on Racquet Network:

Tennis Rules: LET DURING SERVE

admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:00:59 +0000

Rules of Tennis 2010. Published by the International Tennis Federation. 22. THE LET DURING A SERVICE The service is a let if: a. The ball served touches the net, strap or band, and is otherwise good; or, after touching the net, strap or band, touches the receiver or the receiver’s partner or anything they wear or carry before [...] Related posts on Racquet Network:

Tennis Rules: PLAYER LOSES POINT

admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:00:53 +0000

Rules of Tennis 2010. Published by the International Tennis Federation. 24. PLAYER LOSES POINT The point is lost if: a. The player serves two consecutive faults; or b. The player does not return the ball in play before it bounces twice consecutively; or c. The player returns the ball in play so that it hits the ground, or before it [...] Related posts on Racquet Network:

Tennis Rules: THE LET

admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:00:04 +0000

Rules of Tennis 2010. Published by the International Tennis Federation. 23. THE LET In all cases when a let is called, except when a service let is called on a second service, the whole point shall be replayed. Case 1: When the ball is in play, another ball rolls onto court. A let is called. The server had [...] Related posts on Racquet Network:

Keeping Score: Why Squash is Beating Badminton

Brent Johner — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:00:13 +0000

Racquet Network members from sports other than tennis and squash often tell me that they wish the players in their sports were equally as active and enthusiastic. They see high levels of network activity for tennis and squash and very little for other racquet sports. I have to agree. This has been somewhat of a disappointment [...] Related posts on Racquet Network:

Private Tennis Lessons

Brent Johner — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:00:23 +0000

Racquet Network is now offering private, semi-private and group tennis lessons in Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Vancouver and Philadelphia. As more instructors join our network, the list of cities where we can offer tennis lessons will continue to expand. All Racquet network tennis coaches and tennis instructors are certified and fully insured adults. They are properly trained [...] Related posts on Racquet Network:

Box League News: Championship Preview

Brent Johner — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:00:24 +0000

Network-wide, there was sustained activity in seven box leagues in February 2010. Two leagues — one badminton league and one table tennis league — were closed due to a lack of activity on the part of the registered players. April marks the end of the season for all of our winter box leagues. So here is [...] Related posts on Racquet Network:

Tennis Rules: ORDER OF RECEIVING IN DOUBLES

admin — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:00:12 +0000

Rules of Tennis 2010. Published by the International Tennis Federation. 15. ORDER OF RECEIVING IN DOUBLES The team which is due to receive in the first game of a set shall decide which player shall receive the first point in the game. Similarly, before the second game starts, their opponents shall decide which player shall receive the [...] Related posts on Racquet Network:

Tennis Lessons: How to Play, Practice, Improve

Brent Johner — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:00:05 +0000

In general, people who are learning how to play tennis should spend less time at the baseline than they do at the service line. The move back to the baseline should happen only after beginners have learned how to control the ball and maintain a consistent rally. Think back to the last set of tennis lessons [...] Related posts on Racquet Network:

Tennis Rules: ORDER OF SERVICE

admin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:00:11 +0000

Rules of Tennis 2010. Published by the International Tennis Federation. 14. ORDER OF SERVICE At the end of each standard game, the receiver shall become the server and the server shall become the receiver for the next game. In doubles, the team due to serve in the first game of each set shall decide which player shall serve [...] Related posts on Racquet Network:

Tennis Rules: BALL IN PLAY

Brent Johner — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:00:28 +0000

Rules of Tennis 2010. Published by the International Tennis Federation. 11. BALL IN PLAY Unless a fault or a let is called, the ball is in play from the moment the server hits the ball, and remains in play until the point is decided. 12. BALL TOUCHES A LINE If a ball touches a line, it is regarded as [...] Related posts on Racquet Network: