GRASS TENNIS CLUB

Grass courts should be rolled at least once a week during the growing season. Rolling compacts the surface, ensuring a smooth and even playing field. Avoid excessive rolling, as it can lead to soil compaction and impede grass root development.

On grass, the 20-shot rally is an endangered species. The 4-shot rally is king. This isn’t a failure of strategy; it’s the nature of the surface itself. Grass is the fastest surface in tennis, and the single most crucial adjustment you can make is mental: you must embrace speed on grass courts and learn to love the short point.

When it comes to mastering tennis technique, many players focus on footwork, grip, or swing mechanics, but there is a crucial factor often overlooked that can dramatically influence your game: your dominant eye. This subtle yet powerful physiological trait plays a tremendous role not only in tennis but in virtually all sports involving precision and spatial awareness.

Mastering a world-class tennis forehand requires more than just raw power or endless practice. It demands precision, technique, and a deep understanding of biomechanics. After 14 years of coaching and refining the art of the forehand, Grant VanderHayden shares a proven system that breaks down the shot into eight essential phases

Bare patches can be prevented by maintaining healthy grass growth through proper mowing, fertilization, and irrigation. Avoid overuse of specific areas by rotating player positions during practice sessions. Promptly repair any damage to prevent bare patches from spreading