tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14365787293161830702024-03-05T06:59:39.132+00:00Tennis: On The Ball CoachingWe are passionate tennis coaches providing innovative coaching to clubs and schools. We inspire players to fulfill their potential.Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13521788434828207907noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436578729316183070.post-42643944315047355942011-06-03T11:20:00.002+01:002011-06-03T11:29:21.432+01:00Coach John Wooden<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN4UlFdi3NKriCCygaOXpbfNfTEvJU_G-qfZBuGzbw_bfRXaSB6ZXvfgfxKPasVfYvPXNP4KJFf7hsiTQ1R12PnQXS5snHaMyIxIBV5MbKH-DSXQ6_ZgoRkt287WyjU8CN0fSQMHFKOX0E/s1600/IMG_1568.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN4UlFdi3NKriCCygaOXpbfNfTEvJU_G-qfZBuGzbw_bfRXaSB6ZXvfgfxKPasVfYvPXNP4KJFf7hsiTQ1R12PnQXS5snHaMyIxIBV5MbKH-DSXQ6_ZgoRkt287WyjU8CN0fSQMHFKOX0E/s400/IMG_1568.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613938632695394706" /></a>Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13521788434828207907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436578729316183070.post-75107995479568531822011-05-06T10:46:00.002+01:002011-05-06T10:54:34.433+01:00Southwell Tennis Club - Open Day<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqgLfiZiBdA5U3Q0aKbkX8rFrZk7W1sHFtBtDQ_kshBKe-cT10E67KbRqjwFhbCq70pKFSjGtU_wroKeObf0eHJMPustLHcBW0qDFb4iYzecRFJokUClGFoUNpZPVIAMHzk9fnAjsWHkpQ/s1600/IMG_1549.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqgLfiZiBdA5U3Q0aKbkX8rFrZk7W1sHFtBtDQ_kshBKe-cT10E67KbRqjwFhbCq70pKFSjGtU_wroKeObf0eHJMPustLHcBW0qDFb4iYzecRFJokUClGFoUNpZPVIAMHzk9fnAjsWHkpQ/s400/IMG_1549.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603538955995148738" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKZt6892UeXTQy1zbkWqS77pGQhuD95DSKpYeTmg1nrrx75o8lSt0oTVg67jBJc6Xk0irwmEJo6ys2wuWXw25libKKtQo0zWurff1qKz8fQnmAAvXD1toR0bJG7TSMpuIM9ZNKTg9G4Sp_/s1600/IMG_1552.PNG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "><b>Tennis Club Open Day in the Heart of Southwel<span><span></span></span>l</b></span></a><p class="p2">Southwell Lawn Tennis Club are running an open day with FREE tennis coaching for the whole family for all ages and abilities. The event will be held on 22 May 2011 from 12.30 - 3.30pm. The Club is located in the Memorial Park just off Bishop’s Drive. Come along and meet the coaches, members and find out what the club can offer you.</p><p class="p1"><span class="s1">“This Open Day is an excellent opportunity for people to play tennis and find out more about what the tennis club can offer” said Matt Wildt, Head Coach at Southwell Tennis Club. “The Club has a wide base of players from beginners to team players and it is a very friendly and welcoming tennis club.”</span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1">There will be an opportunity for everyone to have a taste of playing tennis within a club environment and ask any questions they may have regarding the tennis club.</span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1">Membership benefits include:</span></p><p class="p1"></p><ul><li>An opportunity to play with your family - children can start from 5 years old</li><li>Improving your fitness levels</li></ul><p></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1">Southwell LTC is a family friendly club which offers coaching, social and competitive tennis opportunities. The Club has developed excellent links with local schools with many schools receiving curriculum time tennis lessons from the coaching team at Southwell.</span></p><p class="p3">The Club is delighted to have recently gained LTA Clubmark Accreditation Status. Clubmark provides Southwell with the tools and resources needed to ensure it is delivering a quality tennis development programme and operating in line with best practice.</p><p class="p1"><span class="s1">For everyone who attends they will be offered a FREE Coaching Lesson to use after the event to develop their skills further. For more details text or call Matt on: 07985 081484</span></p>Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13521788434828207907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436578729316183070.post-8551730027337521142011-03-28T13:59:00.002+01:002011-03-28T14:03:40.247+01:00FREE Tennis Coaching<p>Bingham Tennis Club - Festival of Tennis 30th March - <strong>Free to all players</strong></p> <ul><li>4 - 5pm: 5 - 8 yrs</li><li>5 - 6pm: 8 - 12 yrs </li></ul> <p>East Leake - Festival of Tennis 31st March - <strong> Free to all players</strong></p> <ul><li>4 - 5pm: 5 - 8 yrs</li><li>5 - 6pm: 8 - 12 yrs </li></ul>To book call or text Ange on: 07967 594129.Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13521788434828207907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436578729316183070.post-11667153133240254252011-01-16T12:42:00.005+00:002011-01-16T12:59:44.747+00:00Australian Open 2011<div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTa1Ra-GF9NnpKrGoZRNUv2XW4uWwyUez1QM9jOhAdbGLXDO_6N1FzUEwG_60ZdS7F_WIy9BrSytviPA1G5CE_Sy8R5GbeBkAYZKPwNVN16DyiwA-y-xnHOJXxX_1UI61V5iBPhhyphenhyphenNxyej/s1600/rafael+nadal.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 256px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTa1Ra-GF9NnpKrGoZRNUv2XW4uWwyUez1QM9jOhAdbGLXDO_6N1FzUEwG_60ZdS7F_WIy9BrSytviPA1G5CE_Sy8R5GbeBkAYZKPwNVN16DyiwA-y-xnHOJXxX_1UI61V5iBPhhyphenhyphenNxyej/s400/rafael+nadal.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562767021537791202" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><br /></span></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc0v_RcgVa6HtNfuzyAB3wzr1NGlbvTutRYY6gK4cTbnatMg2V_T-rUX60sRsPxJTmrOa8JjZtwOIb6UkocOtxKEHaHjYikhc97wqi3CUbOA8GclR1Pn7NZ4wcE9WimI4CV14HHMt8oVVb/s1600/rafael+nadal.jpg"></a><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTa1Ra-GF9NnpKrGoZRNUv2XW4uWwyUez1QM9jOhAdbGLXDO_6N1FzUEwG_60ZdS7F_WIy9BrSytviPA1G5CE_Sy8R5GbeBkAYZKPwNVN16DyiwA-y-xnHOJXxX_1UI61V5iBPhhyphenhyphenNxyej/s1600/rafael+nadal.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "></span></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc0v_RcgVa6HtNfuzyAB3wzr1NGlbvTutRYY6gK4cTbnatMg2V_T-rUX60sRsPxJTmrOa8JjZtwOIb6UkocOtxKEHaHjYikhc97wqi3CUbOA8GclR1Pn7NZ4wcE9WimI4CV14HHMt8oVVb/s1600/rafael+nadal.jpg">Australian Open Starts on Monday 17th January.</a><div><div><br /></div><div>Here is the link to the Men's Draw.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/scores/draws/ms/index.html">http://www.australianopen.com/en_</a></div><div><a href="http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/scores/draws/ms/index.html">AU/scores/draws/ms/index.html</a></div><div><br /></div><div>If you entered the OTBC sweepstake - good luck.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13521788434828207907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436578729316183070.post-2959561674327657932010-12-19T16:00:00.002+00:002010-12-19T16:03:38.391+00:00Merry Christmas from Snowy Ravenshead<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFiIdwV9yFdMLq2snYr1y3Ty_XZOso8qOwkEZmf48HG-UlH_iYIuGMPKPNxTKyioz5Q46dp8AuCFyBSyofvI4nyDHbeUgp7C-EZiJGDZAwUp-oahwWADGI3FsPro5nEy2jRgBpMTavSBA5/s1600/IMG00041-20101218-0946.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFiIdwV9yFdMLq2snYr1y3Ty_XZOso8qOwkEZmf48HG-UlH_iYIuGMPKPNxTKyioz5Q46dp8AuCFyBSyofvI4nyDHbeUgp7C-EZiJGDZAwUp-oahwWADGI3FsPro5nEy2jRgBpMTavSBA5/s400/IMG00041-20101218-0946.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552424458184112994" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Merry Christmas...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div>Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13521788434828207907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436578729316183070.post-83774155625491763792010-12-03T11:15:00.004+00:002010-12-03T11:25:31.911+00:00Christmas Present Ideas<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCl1iihM_UnZwS9KDaSDrEsmOiH7Y18tKpv18DJUkS_tLMSnmejefO0k9DLKmZJkOrdUbxHnDAOKUmJmxevoIqTf62uCNlxIHff6Y1grE408hyphenhyphenrJu_8JChztemWjLuyAOgmIqp40y7zkjz/s1600/IMG_0593.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCl1iihM_UnZwS9KDaSDrEsmOiH7Y18tKpv18DJUkS_tLMSnmejefO0k9DLKmZJkOrdUbxHnDAOKUmJmxevoIqTf62uCNlxIHff6Y1grE408hyphenhyphenrJu_8JChztemWjLuyAOgmIqp40y7zkjz/s400/IMG_0593.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546414607059997746" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Christmas Gift Vouchers:</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" >Tennis Lessons </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >With anyone of our excellent coaches.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >An excellent Christmas gift for all keen tennis players.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Vouchers start from £20.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >To buy a voucher e-mail: mattwildt@hotmail.com</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13521788434828207907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436578729316183070.post-23328886432788588092010-12-02T11:07:00.003+00:002010-12-02T11:13:54.466+00:00Snowed off - No Tennis<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmsPIn4FpuQyayAVko6jnUfAmTKCZCfZT-crlWMFj8qOHRQMoQpLtemtnxeDotHJJSB8IMlsSDpSOIsbGZtWawhg9ltRgbzGv21VxZeNd6oTT6M7PFJRwyOqDTSbf66dM_srp9SFgyQHGj/s1600/IMG_1374.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmsPIn4FpuQyayAVko6jnUfAmTKCZCfZT-crlWMFj8qOHRQMoQpLtemtnxeDotHJJSB8IMlsSDpSOIsbGZtWawhg9ltRgbzGv21VxZeNd6oTT6M7PFJRwyOqDTSbf66dM_srp9SFgyQHGj/s400/IMG_1374.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546040743383012210" border="0" /></a><br />Unfortunately with the heavy snow fall no tennis lessons will be on until <span style="font-weight: bold;">Monday 6th December </span>at the earliest.Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13521788434828207907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436578729316183070.post-5037574706846679392010-10-01T19:34:00.002+01:002010-10-01T19:35:54.009+01:00East Leake - New Coaching Programme<img src="webkit-fake-url://C5EA5517-C503-4E1F-91A0-46DC9CB69ACA/image.tiff" />Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13521788434828207907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436578729316183070.post-64495670450963819242010-09-08T19:00:00.002+01:002010-09-08T19:04:18.260+01:00Holiday Camp Competition Event<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXSB3nWL4PDowXsGI3MG98sgSvQoKzkp52VmhR9oqyirWJREYHZ5wFFUs0_HiOtffxkMfNUHCc-l5p2sbTNKSiSslYAurP_zaTlSM4nzWRvqV3OatOqjm_Tl05PxcbUtk2Fkqpm-RGO_1i/s1600/photo.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXSB3nWL4PDowXsGI3MG98sgSvQoKzkp52VmhR9oqyirWJREYHZ5wFFUs0_HiOtffxkMfNUHCc-l5p2sbTNKSiSslYAurP_zaTlSM4nzWRvqV3OatOqjm_Tl05PxcbUtk2Fkqpm-RGO_1i/s400/photo.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514604868413429026" /></a><br />We had a fun...<div><br /></div>Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13521788434828207907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436578729316183070.post-10515667499397493952010-08-25T15:40:00.002+01:002010-08-25T15:42:43.182+01:00Roger Federer - Great videoCheck this out...<div><br /><div><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTl3U6aSd2w">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTl3U6aSd2w</a></div><div><br /></div></div><div>Impressive.</div>Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13521788434828207907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436578729316183070.post-63413855069760033862010-08-20T13:37:00.004+01:002010-08-24T08:28:56.655+01:00Attenborough Tennis Club<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.jbtennis.co.uk/images/atcpic.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 308px; height: 200px;" src="http://www.jbtennis.co.uk/images/atcpic.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Exciting new development</span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">On The Ball Coaching will be managing the coaching programme at Attenborough Lawn Tennis Club starting - September 2010.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">We look forward to meeting all the players at Attenborough and building on the excellent work that Jan Burnett - </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">JB Tennis</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> - has done with the coaching programme during her 17 years at the club.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">We will be running a <b>Meet the Coach Event on September 11th 2010:</b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">- Under 10 years old 9-10.30am</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">- Over 10 years old 10.30-12noon</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">We will be offering coaching, exhibition matches, cardio tennis and more...</span></div>Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13521788434828207907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436578729316183070.post-65464070192037964522010-07-14T16:21:00.002+01:002010-07-14T16:25:13.838+01:00LTA Competition Age Groups<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip_nvfMgHSr4Jf1TTy8yH7yyt9T2IXYJQkWkLJo7bpQXJ-J_x7IBV0HqlnN4VkeH83ou0Ry5HH7PxgMvKZY7k2wGanipz9vB93yVG1XT6PEhRsPoxkEjYm2Mt0ai_Av2ytd11OkCsKlbXf/s1600/Photo164.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip_nvfMgHSr4Jf1TTy8yH7yyt9T2IXYJQkWkLJo7bpQXJ-J_x7IBV0HqlnN4VkeH83ou0Ry5HH7PxgMvKZY7k2wGanipz9vB93yVG1XT6PEhRsPoxkEjYm2Mt0ai_Av2ytd11OkCsKlbXf/s400/Photo164.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493783195858865074" /></a><br /><b>How will competition age groups work from 1st September 2010?<br /></b>All junior age groups, from 8 and under through to 18 and under, will be aligned with the competition seasons. The competition season dates will be:<br /><br />Winter Season: 1st September – 31st March<br />Summer Season: 1st April – 31st August<br /><br />The competition age group a player will compete in for the upcoming season will be determined by their age on the last date of that upcoming competition season.<br />See specific player examples and how it will work<br /><b><br /></b><div><b>Age Group Calculator<br /></b>This will help individual players understand what competition age groups they will be competing in over the next two years, from 1st September 2010.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here is the link to the Age Group Calculator: <a href="http://www.lta.org.uk/Competition/Age-Group-Calculator/">http://www.lta.org.uk/Competition/Age-Group-Calculator/</a></div>Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13521788434828207907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436578729316183070.post-45280918273825130632010-07-09T13:34:00.004+01:002010-07-09T14:03:07.238+01:00Wimbledon Trip 2010<div style="text-align: right;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMUP0ot8w3r64TKlMN8sjVoLV6bGovQa9xujPNqj42OGjl3rSLdYK3zOlYwc0cZiCCiP0v0Rrq0YvuSUVV-RicwkDN2iH7QKZI-RkVbxv3ejZyB-k7YGwc2PP1xP-do7qgNEhC66EWNe2H/s1600/IMG_1019.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMUP0ot8w3r64TKlMN8sjVoLV6bGovQa9xujPNqj42OGjl3rSLdYK3zOlYwc0cZiCCiP0v0Rrq0YvuSUVV-RicwkDN2iH7QKZI-RkVbxv3ejZyB-k7YGwc2PP1xP-do7qgNEhC66EWNe2H/s400/IMG_1019.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491891082727822402" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixWegx8GYT4g0iD1DcQAzxWgxcOY9EIhd0ITZcY-VTns5GqWjwJLUUf7klPYv2o0bh73H22a-1vp5PjXRjCj1uBQy6Wvj1-8oyY0ZDREX8_lFrYvP-rqFcyc4bR4FdvupVS1f1SEDPew-U/s1600/IMG_1004.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixWegx8GYT4g0iD1DcQAzxWgxcOY9EIhd0ITZcY-VTns5GqWjwJLUUf7klPYv2o0bh73H22a-1vp5PjXRjCj1uBQy6Wvj1-8oyY0ZDREX8_lFrYvP-rqFcyc4bR4FdvupVS1f1SEDPew-U/s400/IMG_1004.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491884994495342770" border="0" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-family:georgia;">We were very privileged to visit Wimbledon this year. We took 6 young players from West Bridgford TC - everyone had a great time. The highlight of the day was seeing Nadal </span>training on court right in front of us - up close he is an even more incredible athlete.Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13521788434828207907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436578729316183070.post-59608062095563555472010-07-07T13:41:00.001+01:002010-07-09T14:23:10.486+01:00Nadal in actionNadal - the eventual Wimbledon Champion - training here at Wimbledon on the first Tuesday of the Championships. Apologies for the poor video quality, it was taken off my camera phone.<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwlFwf2HdAVZ4K6_8EllnZHtUMnXpuP9NhnPnFuyEFkNIAR3sFbIFGoMq90PZWFxF85ZiiumFvu5JbGHD2SPA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13521788434828207907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436578729316183070.post-65896398650587845552010-05-09T14:15:00.000+01:002010-07-09T14:22:12.374+01:00Nick's - Agility Exercise<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg925uEw3FCAQ8vc5lH4_LFYaB5NmCUGDgCgjbAZio6OOO2KL-nH_KoDCCY12JH7KSA78GTHR4Qh6grztSMFUXexKJhe6-AMwbMMT-jIu-BuD-YCCQJwlvo3EYoEpLwOOmDqqvcXTHRXvUE/s1600/IMG_0973.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg925uEw3FCAQ8vc5lH4_LFYaB5NmCUGDgCgjbAZio6OOO2KL-nH_KoDCCY12JH7KSA78GTHR4Qh6grztSMFUXexKJhe6-AMwbMMT-jIu-BuD-YCCQJwlvo3EYoEpLwOOmDqqvcXTHRXvUE/s400/IMG_0973.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491895578439944498" border="0" />Nick, blurry at full speed</a><br /></div><br />This an excellent agility exercise for all tennis players to practices. The skill can be tested by timing how quickly you can complete the challenge. Nick is our resident fitness coach at West Bridgford - we will be updating more exercises in the near future.<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dygzLNuUXulQkapS09GtfD-4VoiuKTVVw6mK7N0xs4RMTKzlW9dDQAbF49LKtd5nhkFtV7mWbpuTOVAvd9oxA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13521788434828207907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436578729316183070.post-12595001034075383532010-04-09T13:57:00.003+01:002010-07-09T14:10:08.387+01:00France & Spain Trip<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxJDt2fNAbzinInVcHFDb9Bgm_MUvNbXDuCoyFZJ1_a56QLMLQvxhU7PP-AQMXKK6QWc9tQYscrQCAPBlaHQ-EFRXvqfD3J6P0YEhfyXJvvZ8FqVUKigEmHF1DPlw6GAIYQKbwnwF7TlXt/s1600/IMG_0610.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxJDt2fNAbzinInVcHFDb9Bgm_MUvNbXDuCoyFZJ1_a56QLMLQvxhU7PP-AQMXKK6QWc9tQYscrQCAPBlaHQ-EFRXvqfD3J6P0YEhfyXJvvZ8FqVUKigEmHF1DPlw6GAIYQKbwnwF7TlXt/s400/IMG_0610.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491892406145737970" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUwO2K8XRTcQsLfKJG7A6x-xaZ4yKEDCUkDwyDVLhjH0NXuXFqoQkZ8dT-LMBE15rHJtJQSXk0qpHNNcj_jQYpKp5p-mnCVULhLMXyUXd0ZCjl0fAAgESgOLkwyhh0B9qnw76Uyezm4EDi/s1600/IMG_0591.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUwO2K8XRTcQsLfKJG7A6x-xaZ4yKEDCUkDwyDVLhjH0NXuXFqoQkZ8dT-LMBE15rHJtJQSXk0qpHNNcj_jQYpKp5p-mnCVULhLMXyUXd0ZCjl0fAAgESgOLkwyhh0B9qnw76Uyezm4EDi/s400/IMG_0591.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491892395611331842" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGAC7aetGPe73mkYhCYydgQVciWGUf-oce1Zjw2gWtz__QVv0pnl2gCYCW7MgGg1J6b3fCT2Fc94P1F9Omg2cNbb5A5DtkFURq9ZhrIMuGofqcHgt_Zurd45aq-mOEpKAZJ6EaRDpHPEhI/s1600/IMG_0593.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGAC7aetGPe73mkYhCYydgQVciWGUf-oce1Zjw2gWtz__QVv0pnl2gCYCW7MgGg1J6b3fCT2Fc94P1F9Omg2cNbb5A5DtkFURq9ZhrIMuGofqcHgt_Zurd45aq-mOEpKAZJ6EaRDpHPEhI/s400/IMG_0593.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491892389077085058" border="0" /></a><br />These are some of our pictures from our trip to France & Spain visiting Tennis Clubs & Academies during February Half Term.Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13521788434828207907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436578729316183070.post-74605640229091818882010-03-31T17:44:00.002+01:002010-03-31T17:56:21.037+01:00West Bridgford Tennis Winter Report - 2010Here is our West Bridgford Winter Report. Enjoy <div><br /></div><div><br /></div><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dztcjF62SEBCi6lBtX9zxvtgB0l2xi_g2ffkYsrirxZ0ajadTxriN1cRGJsL6KmILGZA6jflTgzIfTTVGFutQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13521788434828207907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436578729316183070.post-14258238860249397062010-03-30T17:13:00.006+01:002010-03-30T17:22:29.450+01:00February Half Term visit to Sanchez-Casal, Barcelona, Spain<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL1eSwLpmp5CnL8iHUZwtK8pjBvGuFhMcuiC6IwmWP3IZDjKyZsiks3xDG3ALhL3X6n9xhElqd6HMyJ_eKeyJYZInFfhAK3C4ZpFa82kDY1FQmuNv-PQy5h3Dr6_HNgz87lFCAjdtvdD7-/s1600/IMG_0592.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL1eSwLpmp5CnL8iHUZwtK8pjBvGuFhMcuiC6IwmWP3IZDjKyZsiks3xDG3ALhL3X6n9xhElqd6HMyJ_eKeyJYZInFfhAK3C4ZpFa82kDY1FQmuNv-PQy5h3Dr6_HNgz87lFCAjdtvdD7-/s400/IMG_0592.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454462355049657922" border="0" /></a><br /><br />February Half Term visit to Sanchez-Casal - Barcelona.<br /><br />It was an educational trip, seeing first hand the training environment which has produced A.Murray & R.Nadal to name a few.Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13521788434828207907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436578729316183070.post-86042528068432283842010-02-10T11:08:00.002+00:002010-02-10T11:10:11.598+00:00Serve in Action<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_pD7qg9jRVGLFdO2g3jop3DF3Uvqarouw52N0MrYEOrk0X605tMw0LLhxf80yPL4SzGrLW2vV8C8_RnTcAXV1SD9ANtnEsOTIijjzdPYWkyLHkIyMfZRd1E67M0c0F3DwE9v7W1U3qMup/s1600-h/Mia+serve.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 289px; height: 523px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_pD7qg9jRVGLFdO2g3jop3DF3Uvqarouw52N0MrYEOrk0X605tMw0LLhxf80yPL4SzGrLW2vV8C8_RnTcAXV1SD9ANtnEsOTIijjzdPYWkyLHkIyMfZRd1E67M0c0F3DwE9v7W1U3qMup/s400/Mia+serve.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436570240848500034" border="0" /></a>Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13521788434828207907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436578729316183070.post-23692727061209235262009-04-22T10:58:00.002+01:002009-04-22T11:02:26.936+01:00Perfect Ball Toss<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://z.about.com/d/tennis/1/0/n/F/james-blake-05.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 405px; height: 594px;" src="http://z.about.com/d/tennis/1/0/n/F/james-blake-05.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b>Ball Toss Common Problems? </b></span> <p style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:12px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ball spins when tossed up</span> - gripped too hard, try to hold loosely in your fingers </span></p> <p style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:12px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ball toss going behind</span> - cocking wrist towards body, try to cock wrist towards net</span></p> <p style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:12px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ball coming into you </span>- letting go with bent arm causing ball to come into you</span></p> <p style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:12px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Letting go too early</span> - see it as a placement and let go around shoulder height</span></p> <p style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:12px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">General inconsistency</span> - smooth action to place in air, no jerky movements</span></p> <p style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:12px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">No target for ball toss </span>- try to work out ideal placement (height/direction) for your ball toss before starting your service action</span></p>Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13521788434828207907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436578729316183070.post-41814252340376596462009-02-20T13:58:00.003+00:002009-02-20T14:48:48.412+00:00No.1: 2009Hi all,<br /><br />Refreshed and recharged after the Christmas break here is the first blog entry for 2009. Enjoy.<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyYicn-GDcnVg_d0WXaJIP2YAFPlbME398jrW5zRO1c50xhayx9PdKO_LGhWMhJ7gEWsuT0zdj5e7yi_Lvs5w' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13521788434828207907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436578729316183070.post-65787162573005142412008-12-04T10:54:00.002+00:002008-12-04T11:03:59.012+00:00Question No.7Which Grand Slam Tennis Tournament is played in January?Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13521788434828207907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436578729316183070.post-34935053962657050822008-11-25T08:08:00.001+00:002008-11-25T08:10:36.291+00:00Question No.6Who won the Shanghai Masters Cup 2008?Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13521788434828207907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436578729316183070.post-65554696689611277412008-11-25T08:05:00.001+00:002008-11-25T08:08:12.118+00:00Christmas Party<span style="font-weight: bold;">Christmas Party & Awards Evening</span><br /><br />FRIDAY 19TH DECEMBER, 6–8pm @ EPPERSTONE VILLAGE HALL<br /><br />Prizes & certificates for all Southwell LTC, Epperstone SLC, Ravenshead & Woodthorpe TC players<br /><br />EVERYONE WELCOME!<br /><br />Great Christmas present ideas – rackets, balls & clothing on sale!<br /><br />Please bring any old junior rackets<br />you may have - we are collecting for recycling<br /><br />SNACKS AVAILABLEMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13521788434828207907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436578729316183070.post-77250778351062066802008-11-06T10:44:00.001+00:002008-11-06T10:46:37.664+00:00Question No. 5What is Rafa Nadal's World ranking?Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13521788434828207907noreply@blogger.com