Tennis coaching is not just about knowing the game; it’s about understanding your players, motivating them, and continuously improving your methods. Whether you’re new to coaching or experienced, these tips will help you elevate your skills and effectiveness. 1. Understand Your Players’ Needs Every player is unique. A great coach takes time to assess the…
Tennis superstar Iga Swiatek claimed she did not know the US Open would feature new VAR-style technology while British number one Cam Norrie welcomed the change. The US Open will feature VAR-style technology to further assist chair umpires with making the right decisions. Iga Swiatek was left confused when she discovered VAR technology would be…
Aryna Sabalenka, the 2024 US Open champion, made history with her third-round match against Ekaterina Alexandrova, which started at 12:08 a.m.—the latest start ever at the US Open. Just two days later, in another late-night match, Zheng Qinwen and Donna Vekic finished their round of 16 match at 2:15 a.m., marking the latest finish for…
Wimbledon: Tradition Meets Cutting-Edge Technology The Wimbledon Championships, famed for its timeless charm, strawberries, and cream, and over 320,000 glasses of Pimm’s, has long held a commitment to excellence. Wimbledon’s approach, however, isn’t to settle for tradition alone. Over recent years, The Championships has embraced technology to enhance the experience for players, spectators, and millions…
Federer credits new racket technology for Djokovic’s success, acknowledges early technical flaws, and mentions Djokovic’s misunderstood personality. By Shannuu – 23 June 2024 When Roger Federer first claimed 20 Grand Slam titles, few could foresee Novak Djokovic surpassing him to secure 24 Grand Slam victories. Reflecting on this evolution, Federer attributes part of Djokovic’s success…
Latest evolution in GEL-RESOLUTION™ series designed with the input of top ATP professional tennis player: Gaël Monfils Advanced features including DYNAWALL™ and DYNAWRAP™ technologies provide reinforced flexibility with superb stability, for 7.2% more braking force* KOBE, Japan–In the latest evolution of the iconic GEL-RESOLUTION tennis shoe series, ASICS has announced the launch of the new…
Table tennis has long been known as a more accessible alternative to tennis, offering a beginner-friendly experience while still maintaining high levels of competitive play. However, for people who are blind or have low vision, the sport remains largely inaccessible. Phoebe Peng, an Engineering Honors student at the University of Sydney, is working to change…
A team of researchers, led by Matthew Gombolay, assistant professor in the School of Interactive Computing at Georgia Tech and director of the CORE Robotics Lab, is using table tennis to explore human-robot dynamics and trust in high-paced environments. The project focuses on how humans perceive and collaborate with robots, particularly when robots explain their…
Jason Peng, an assistant professor of computing science at Simon Fraser University, is leading a research team that is pushing the boundaries of motion simulation technology—using tennis as the proving ground to demonstrate just how realistic virtual athletes’ movements can become. Peng and his team have developed a cutting-edge machine learning system that learns complex…
Video analysis is one of the most impactful tools for coaches, enabling them to assess athletes in action with greater depth and precision. While recording footage alone is beneficial, video analysis apps elevate this approach, providing advanced features for a thorough breakdown of performance. Whether you’re already using an app or considering one, these tools…