What is more valuable in doubles tennis: a good net game and experience, or powerful groundstrokes and serve?
96904
It is very difficult to draw any conclusion without seeing the entire games of both players.  Having said that, there is no substitute for experience.  Court positioning and learning to move in tandem with your partner is the keys to good doubles play.  Return of serve and good volley skills are a very important element to put pressure on your opponents.  Also a serve which can be placed well can make for easier poaching opportunities.  If I was looking for a doubles partner as you are, I would consider 3 things.  1. Which player is more likely to make fewer errors and give a stronger effort to win on court.  2. Which player has the most potential to improve on his skills by having a stronger work ethic.  and 3. Is any of them close to graduating/or is a better communicator and willing to accept suggestion.  Sometimes its better to look beyond the player and focus on the intangibles to make a stronger team.  Hope this helps and you are able to make the right choice.
451626
I LOVE tennis and am VERY good at it. (pick me for best answer)
1071397
When  I played baseline it was The Black Dahlia Murder. Since I've started playing a serve & volley game I've changed to  OK Go. Kinda calms me down which is what I need for net, smooth and solid.
44256
It depends on how the person's style of playing the game is, like attacking, defending or pushes. It also is different as different people have different likes. I personally like almost all the Babolat racquets. It will be good if you choose to go to a tennis shop which has a demo program so you can try out racquets for some time until you come across your decision.\n\nMy racquet is Aero Drive, it is used by Rafael Nadal.
805354
I think it can be a bit of both.\n\nI think the advantages of height is the fact that you can clear the net easier, your serves will be better, you can do "smashes" better because you can reach it, and also because your opponents are smaller it can also be used as an intimidation thing.\n\nAs for the disadvantages I think the main one could be that you may be a bit "clumsy" due to having to run from one side of the court to the other fast. Smaller people that are closer to the ground can move quicker than say someone alot taller. But I also think that taller people are able to take less strides than the smaller.
442692
the clay surface slows down the hard-hit balls and makes them easier to get to.  Clay matches take forever because there are few easy points.  Thus, a player like Federer, who relies on power, finds that he has less of an advantage because players have more time to get to his shots.  He cannot adapt because he does not know how to play a consist ant game where winners are not necessary.  The clay takes the sting out of his shots.  Nadal, on the other hand, does not have a power game.  He knows how to grind out matches by consistency and not go for winners.  So, he can beat Federer because he can outlast him.
138175
This truly cannot be answered meaningfully. It depends on who is playing and for what purpose. Among the things that matter are the type of surface (clay, hard, grass), whether you want privacy or an audience, whether you need extra running room behind the baseline, the amount of background noise (both visual and auditory).\nFor example, the grandslam court at the U.S. Open (Flushing Meadows) is tremendous for producing exciting matches, with crowds that are close to the action. For a spectator, this is great--for the higher seed, it usually isn't so hot. \nFor a player, the Stadium Court is hard to beat at Flushing Meadow. When the stadium is filled, players can feel the audience presence, and they also have room to run after nearly all balls, and the surface and net are taken care of expertly.\nFor a more casual, non-professional match, I would prefer any number of courts at clubs and parks around the country, especially ones that allow spectators to watch without distracting. My favorite court of all time is located within a few feet of a cafeteria, with people sitting inside and watching, and with nearby seating as well. This promotes a sense of community as well as the occasional light-hearted barb, but all of it makes for an enjoyable tennis experience. So, it's not just about the courts, but about the total tennis environment.
364052
I started playing a little bit around fifth grade, but this year I'm taking the class in high school and I'm on the school team. It's really fun and rewarding... Ever since I started playing more this year, I've gotten a lot more excercise and made a lot more friends! I especially like how it's not a contact sport. And you can play singles or doubles. I like doubles, but only if I like my doubles partner :)
592725
It most likely refers to a player changing his game to play better on a different surface. For example, a clay-courter who wants to win Wimbledon would want to work on improving his volley. A grass-courter looking to win the French open would look to improve his fitness and the consistency of his groundstrokes.
888818
So you want my opinion on a game were players use a racket to smack a c.ock (of the shuttle variety) back and forth at speeds approaching 325 mph???\n\nOuch...just thinking about it hurts...\n\nActually, I used to love playing the game in the back yard when I was a kid!!
1072517
As a coach, I recommend doing something competitively away from basketball.  Tennis is also a good sport because it is similar to basketball in athletic movements.  In tennis, you do a lot of shuffling, back pedalling, side to side movements...as in basketball.  It will only improve your footwork and quickness.  Also, sometimes it is good to get away from your 'main' sport for awhile....otherwise you can feel burnout and boredom.  You can still do things with a basketball like ballhandling and shooting during tennis season.  The individual aspect of tennis is also a good builder of mental toughness and learning about yourself, winning and losing.  Playing another sport or two will not hurt your chances of becoming a better basketball player.  Sitting around doing nothing at all during the summer is what will not help your skill level.
627950
Nadal does make Federer work very hard. But that's what Roger has lacked, good competition. I think it will improve his game as such. You must fall into a rut when you don't have opposition that challenges and pushes you to stay at your best. You are only as good as your competition and it's good that he now has some. I think Roger will be grateful for Nadal and will rise to the challenge. It's good for tennis.  But overall Federer is one of the most talented players I think I will ever have the pleasure to witness. So I will say Federer.
822612
if you've played other sports before, such as golf, baseball, you'll notice that the swinging motions are the same. if you are comfortable with these sports, your tennis swing should come naturally.  Footwork is also a main part of the game.  As long as you have good footwork, can move across the court quickly, it should give you an easier time making the team.  Anyone can play tennis with some dignity if they have a decent swing and footwork.
380534
Make sure that in your doubles matches you are communicating and staying positive. Don't worry about what happened in your earlier singles matches and just worry about the partners on the other side of the net and how you and your partner are going to beat them.
201033
I think my answer depends on what you mean by "learning to play tennis." If you mean very expensive lessons, camps, equipment, etc., I wouldn't recommend it. If you mean some basic instruction to develop skills for a sport you can play for life, then I definitely recommend it. \n\nTennis is fantastic in that you can play it throughout your life, with some modifications to your game. It's definitely worth learning -- and playing, but I wouldn't recommend investing in "expert" lessons and the like unless you're some sort of natural phenom already.
73522
Actually tennis is a really fun game to watch if you actually understand the game.  Tennis requires knowledge, athleticness, and many other skills.  Tennis is the best....YEAH!!!! lol
629135
I only like to watch mens tennis. It's more entertaining to watch. They have more variety in their game. I've also been playing for five years.