Slinghopper pro tennis feed bag, thought it was a cool tool for feeding tennis balls

Hello Atlanta tennis group normally this blog is writen for tennis players, this article is really more for Tennis pro's like myself, I found a neat I item on-line Called a SlingHopper Pro Bag, thought it was interesting thought I would do a article on it, thought it was pretty clever.
The Basket Method
Tennis teaching professionals and coaches have always used the traditional metal ball basket when feeding balls to their students. Its design and method of use has been unchanged for over 4 decades. The traditional basket comes in many sizes and styles and can hold from 30 to 80 balls. Most of the baskets on the market rest on stationary legs that fold up when not in use. Many baskets are not very sturdy. Legs must be locked in to prevent the basket from wobbling. Often the teaching pro hits the basket while stroking, or the student may hit the basket while returning a feed. This causes the basket to fall, spilling the balls. This constant distraction breaks up the rhythm of the lesson. Traditional baskets are often to cumbersome to carry, weighing as much as 35 pounds. The excessive weight and bulkiness can often cause injuries to shoulders and arms when lugging or lifting.

Using the traditional basket, the feeder grabs 2 to 3 balls and starts feeding. The basket remains fixed to the same spot until the teaching pro moves it to another court position. This inflexibility limits the teaching pro’s ability to feed balls from various court positions without first returning to the basket for more balls or to reposition the basket. This action distracts the teaching pro and student, leads to loss of feed rhythm and takes away valuable time from the lesson. if you would like to check it out: http://www.slinghopper.com/background1.html

Chiropractic medicine for tennis from a Atlanta Tennis player

Hello Atlanta Tennis community, I recently met a fellow by the name of Jim Heinz who is both a advid Tennis player and a Well known Atlanta Chiropractor, Who better to treat that Tennis Elbow, or the wrenched back then another tennis player. He on his web site is doing a section devoted to tennis players and there issues, He is going to get and give out tennis related info on the below site. So if you looking for tennis related info or have some, checkout the site. Family Chiropractic of Decatur, 2545 Lawrenceville Hwy, Suite 100 ,Decatur, GA 30033, Phone: 404-373-3377

http://www.drjimheinz.com/custom_content/101879_tennis_corner.html

Boys/ Girls tennis group class Weekday mornings Ansley park neighbood

Hello Atlanta tennis community, I have a couple of 10-12 years boys and 1, 11 year old girl looking to form a tennis instruction and play group, these Classes would be in the Ansley Park Neighborhood around McClatchey Park, Right now it were looking at tuesday or Wednesday morning but open as to times. The players run beginner into intermediate tennis players. Please contact me if interested or if you have kids or even adults, am doing and form groups all the time, please contact me for more info.

The 19th annual USPTA Tennis Across America, Free tennis lesson

The 19th annual USPTA Tennis Across America will be celebrated on May 10, 2008. Just like in previous years, Tennis Across America events can be held at any time of the year as long as the event is registered before the July 1 deadline. USPTA is continuing the tradition of emphasizing the multicultural segment of Tennis Across America as a means of increasing tennis participation at the grassroots level in 2008
. This is a free tennis event designed mostly for begginner players welcoming them to the game. We had a great turn out for our sessions, did tennis instructions, drills and played some points.

Mobile Tennis Lessons, bring the tennis pro to you, here in Atlanta

Hello Atlanta Tennis Community, all my clients know this but not all people, that you can bring your tennis instructor to your home tennis court, being your apparment community, Condo, Work or even some tennis facilities. You don't have to travel when I can bring the tennis lesson to you for both private and group sessions. If you don't have courts I can provide those as well. I can also do the same service for personal training, group fitness and the USTA Cardio tennis programs. Sorry this program is somewhat limited geographically to the Atlanta Ga area, my area is Buckhead, Midtown up to perimeter mall, 30305-30309-30324,30318-30319 and 30324 are my main areas.

Peidmont Park tennis center Renaming and memorial Tournament for Sharon Lester

Hello Atlanta Tennis Group, Tennis world lost a Great Lady in Sharon Lester last year, She was more then the Director of the Peidmont Tennis center, she was a great women, friend and Mentor to many tennis players in Atlanta, Everyone who met Sharon was treated with great Friendship and warmth, I was sorry that I didn't get to know her better. It with great honor that I announce that the Peidmont tennis center is being Renamed To the Sharon Lester Tennis Center at Peidmont park, Also wanted to let you know about the: Sharon Lester Memorial Tennis Tournament
Thursday, May 29, 2008 - Sunday, June 01, 2008, Coan Tennis Association
Sharon Lester Tennis Center at Piedmont Park, Atlanta, GA 30306 Draw Phone: 678.239.4453
Chairman: Jerome Stringfield

New Group Cardio Tennis and strokes Class, Monday's 7pm

Hello Atlanta Tennis Group, I have found a location for our Monday night group and it will be at 7pm in the Brookwood section of Atanta just between Buckhhead and Midtown off 26th street, 220 26th street, atl 30309 at a appartment complex called the the Brookwood. We will still be doing group tennis instruction, drills and tennis play in keeping with the Cardio tennis model, throught the USTA. Please let me know if you can make it or if there are other questions via email which can be found at http://www.fitnesswithjeff.com

Hello Atlanta Cardio Tennis Group, Tennis Strokes Clinic

Hello Atlanta Cardio Tennis Group, Tennis Strokes Clinic
Monday, 7:30pm the Brookheaven Condos in Brookhaven 3833 peachtree street next to the Kroger on Peachtree road.

Tuesday 5:30, 5;45 or 6pm this is a new tennis class, also looking for tennis courts

Wednesday 7:15 pm Post Lindberge Buckhead, 485 Lindberge Place, NE 30324
Thursday 7:30 pm Overlook at Lindberge, 925 Canterbury Rd NE, Atl, GA 30324 between Lenox Road and Sidney Marcus, Complex use to be call Calan Walk.

Thursday 8:45 am Ansley park nieghborhood, McClatchey Park tennis courts, near peidmont park and Ansley mall, From Piedmont take Westminster and a right on East Park and the courts will be on the left.

Tennis Weekend
Sat 11am, Post Glen, brookhaven, 4120 peachtree Road, Atlanta 30319 Sat 1pm Peachtree hills area 308 Peachtree hills avenue Atlanta Ga 30305 _____________________________
9:30am peachtree hills area Sunday 11:00am, Druid Forest just north of the super target on north druid hills, Peachtree hills area 1:00pm 5:15 Post peachtree hils
Please RSVP because days dates

Play tennis with the pro, hitting drilling and tennis playing session

Tennis Buddy program, Play with the pro, this program is designed for the intermediate, or advanced player looking for someone to hit with and play points. I have several clients like this who have a limited amount of time and there friends aren’t available when they are. This program is designed for the busy people who can’t schedule ahead a week or let alone a day ahead. Other highlights are that as were playing I can critique in game situation, a player’s tennis strategy, footwork, shot selection and give a overall game review. Working on putting together doubles version, right now, have a 4:00pm on Friday session looking for a couple of more people to round out the group.

Advanced tennis drills and play sessions, part tennis instruction part tennis matches

Hello Atlanta Tennis group, I have started doing the Combo Tennis sessions, this is part tennis instruction, part drill and part tennis matches, Ideally this is for the more advanced player but i would expect to be able to do this with pretty much any level of play. Rigth now I have a couple of times 3:45-5:30 Friday afternoon, Sunday 11am-12:30. looking at adding other times, ideally this would be a 3 to 4 person group to play doubles and the cost would be around $30 for the session.