Its great to see that the popularity of Tennis continues to grow in schools.Organised by the Tennis Foundation and supported by the LTA a Tennis Program targeted at Secondary Schools has been launched
This is a result of a similar program run in Primary Schools which over the past 12 months has seen a large number of Primary School [...]
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Schools Tennis Goes from Strength to Strength
allen-dave - Tuesday 06.07.10, 17:21pm
Tags: Junior Tennis · Useful Information · mini tennis
What are the dimensions of a Tennis Tutor Pro-Lite and how much does it weigh?
allen-dave - Wednesday 16.12.09, 17:50pm
The Tennis Tutor Pro Lite measures 19.5” L x 12” H x 18” W (495 X 305 X 457mm) and weighs 29lbs (13.2KG)
What are the Dimensions of a Doubles Tennis Court?
allen-dave - Tuesday 08.12.09, 12:36pm
A standard Doubles Court measures 36ft (10.97m) in width by 78ft (23.77m) in length.
Tags: Tennis Products · Useful Information
What are the best economy Tennis Ball Machines available?
allen-dave - Monday 30.11.09, 16:29pm
If you are looking for a machine which doesn’t cost thousands of pounds but does the basics well the Tennis Tutor Pro Lite may be your best option. With a ball speed of 18 – 60 mph and ball interval setting of between 2 – 12 seconds it is suitable for both beginners and intermediate [...]
What tennis balls are suitable for Tennis Ball Machines?
allen-dave - Monday 23.11.09, 14:14pm
The manufacturers of Tennis Ball Machines recommend using pressureless balls as these tend to be more durable and retain their bounce for longer than standard pressurised or match balls . A particular good quality pressurised tennis ball is the Tretorn Micro X Trainer which tends to last longer than many of the other balls on [...]
Can you overcharge a Lobster Elite Ball Machine?
allen-dave - Friday 13.11.09, 17:38pm
All the battery operated Lobster Elite Tennis Ball Machines come with a ’Smart Charger’ which charge each machine to the required level and no more. If the machine is left idyll for a period of time the charger will occasionally top the battery up with charge.
When building a Tennis Court apart from a Net and Posts what else is required?
allen-dave - Friday 06.11.09, 15:25pm
It is important to use a Tennis Net Centre Tape, Tennis Net Swivel Adjuster and either a Tennis Net Ground Base or a Tennis Net Ground Plunger to ensure the net remains at the correct height. N.B. The plunger will need to embedded into the court.
Tags: Tennis Products · Useful Information
On a tennis court what is the measurement from net post to net post?
allen-dave - Monday 19.10.09, 10:12am
The measurement from the centre to centre of each tennis net post is 42ft or 12m 80cm.
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Is there a Tennis Ball Machine which can run independantly on both battery or mains?
allen-dave - Friday 09.10.09, 16:20pm
Currently none of the main manufacturers of Tennis Ball Machines (Lobster, Tennis Tutor, Playmate) offer a machine which can be used on either Battery of Mains independantly. However, it is possible to operate some Battery powered Ball Machines i.e. Lobster through the main although to some extent the battery will still be used and require charging after [...]
How long does a Lobster Elite 3 take to re-charge?
allen-dave - Friday 02.10.09, 11:27am
From a completely flat battery a Lobster Elite 3 Tennis Ball Machine will take between 6 to 8 hours to fully re-charge. To extend the life of the Ball Machine battery always remember to charge your machine up after use.
