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Back Into It: Row your way to stronger serves and forehands

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Nov 21, 2012 09:56 AM

Muscular balance is a key to injury-free tennis. By exercising both muscles in the front and the back of your body, you can accomplish this goal. In addition, keep in mind that the muscles of the back of the shoulder and upper back are vital in the follow-through phase of the serve and forehand. Both the seated row and bent-over row are great exercises for strengthening the muscles that retract the shoulder blades. Read More

Mike Bryan Presents $21,000 Donation To East Palo Alto Tennis and Tutoring

USTA Serves, Esurance, and the World No.1 doubles team of Mike and Bob Bryan have joined forces to support tennis programs that benefit underserved youth. Mike Bryan will present a donation of $21,000 to the East Palo Alto (Calif.) Tennis and Tutoring program, along with playing tennis with the children on-court. Read More

Stonyfield Tip of the Month: Eat healthy while traveling

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Nov 19, 2012 11:09 AM

Whether you are headed to your annual tournament or to visit the in-laws for the holidays, travel can wreak havoc on your nutrition plan.However, with proper planning, a trip doesn’t have to derail your healthy eating plan. These tips from Stonyfield can help you stay on track when you travel. Read More

Day One Action Completed at Mixed Doubles Nationals

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Nov 16, 2012 12:19 PM

It was quite a day at the 2012 USTA League 6.0, 8.0, 10.0 Mixed Doubles National Championships at the El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort as teams put themselves in position to win their flights and advance to the semifinals. Read More

Player to Player: Keeping Up with the Competition

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Nov 16, 2012 07:29 AM

Read tips other players gave on last week's column, "Keeping Up with the Competition," and send us your advice to this week's question from Pernilla, who wants suggestions on exercises for teenagers. Read More

Tracking Tournament Suspension Points Online

Nov 14, 2012 12:30 PM

Tournament players are now able to track their tournament suspension points online when they log in to their USTA NorCal member login. Read More

Off Your Chest: Using a Medicine Ball for Upper Body Strength

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Nov 14, 2012 11:05 AM

The chest throw is an excellent exercise that requires only a medicine ball. The focus is on the pectoralis major, triceps, and serratus anterior. These muscles are engaged particularly during the upward or forward swing of the tennis serve, but they’re also used in most other strokes. Read More

Players Set for 6.0, 8.0 & 10.0 Mixed Nationals

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Nov 14, 2012 10:47 AM

Check back all weekend for news, results and photos from the 2012 USTA League 6.0, 8.0 & 10.0 Mixed National Championships in Tucson. Read More

Tri-Level Event Combines the Best of Leagues and Tournaments

Nov 12, 2012 07:45 PM

USTA NorCal hosted its first Tri-Level League Team Tournament this past weekend, Nov. 9-11, at Oakley’s Diamond Hills Sports Club and Spa. More than 300 players from across the Section competed in round robin play, adhering to the "tri-level" format (named for the three different NTRP levels 3.5, 4.0 and 4.5), which made up each of the 32 teams, 16 for both men’s and women’s competition. Read More

Two NorCal Mixed Teams Make National League Finals

The mixed doubles tennis teams from Ed Mitchel Park in Folsom and Laney College in Oakland, both finished second at the USTA League 7.0 Adult Mixed Doubles National Championships held at the Hilton El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort in Tucson, Ariz. Read More

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