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The game of tennis should be able to be played by everyone and wheelchair tennis is a great example of that. Learn how to play this version of an all around fun and healthy game from a tennis expert in this free video clip.
There are 14 videos in this series:
Wheelchair tennis has every similarity to regular tennis with only a couple of distinctions. Learn what these are from a wheelchair tennis expert in this free sports video clip.
As with any sport it is important in wheelchair tennis to be careful to prevent injury by stretching. Learn a few tips on how to carefully prepare to play tennis from a wheelchair tennis expert in this free sports video clip.
Tennis elbow is common in wheelchair tennis just as it is in regular tennis so learn how to prevent or deal with this affliction from a wheelchair tennis expert in this free sports video clip.
Wheelchair tennis is a very important sport to warm up for because injuries regularly occur. Learn how to correctly warm up for wheelchair tennis from a wheelchair tennis expert in this free video clip
Serving is a bit more difficult in wheelchair tennis but the same principles apply. Learn tips on how to serve correctly from a wheelchair tennis expert in this great sport in this free video clip.
Serving locations in wheelchair tennis are the same as they are in regular tennis. Learn tips on spots to take advantage of though from a wheelchair tennis expert in this free video clip.
A backhand in wheelchair tennis is very similar to regular tennis with a few other factors to account for. Learn tips on how to hit great backhand shots from a wheelchair tennis expert in this free video clip
A forehand in wheelchair tennis is very similar to regular tennis with a few other factors to account for. Learn tips on how to hit great forehand shots from a wheelchair tennis expert in this free video clip
Movement in wheelchair tennis is of the utmost importance. Learn tips from an expert on how to move around easier int his free video clip.
Quick turns are very important in wheelchair tennis and this expert in here to give you some invaluable tips on how to improve your turns in this free video clip.
In wheelchair tennis chair positioning is very important to return a shot. Learn tips on how to maintain good positioning in this sport from a wheelchair tennis expert in this free video clip.
In wheelchair tennis body positioning is very important to return a shot. Learn tips on how to maintain good positioning in this sport from a wheelchair tennis expert in this free video clip.
Equipment is a bit more important in wheelchair tennis than in regular tennis. Learn about this from a wheelchair tennis expert in this free video clip.
Volley tips in wheelchair tennis are very important to know to win matches. Learn about this from a wheelchair tennis expert in this free video clip.
Wheelchair tennis was formed in 1980 by a young man named Brad Parks who was injured on a ski jump just three years earlier. After practicing tennis for two years in Los Angeles he began the National Foundation of Wheelchair Tennis and today there is even a section in the great tournament of Wimbledon for wheelchair tennis and a champion is crowned every year. The only difference from everyday tennis is that the ball can bounce up to twice and the second bounce can be outside the playing field. Other than that all the rules and regulations are the same for these great athletes. This free video clip series will address some of the difficulties and benefits of playing wheelchair tennis and how it has caught on the way it has. You will learn warm up tips, forehand and backhand shot tips and even tips on serving and volleying. These players are great athletes and the strength and determination it takes to play this sport should not be overlooked. Wheelchair tennis has a bright and ascending future ahead.
Mike Schlappi Mike Schlappi is a world-class athlete, four-time paralympic medalist in USA Men's Wheelchair Basketball, two-time World Champion in wheelchair basketball, Olympic torch bearer for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games and Monoco Placard Bearer for opening ceremonies. Schlappi has been honored by the state of Utah as one of its top 50 athletes of the century. Schlappi is the only wheelchair basketball player in the USA to be a member of the past four paralympic teams. He was honored by his peers as a member of the all-world wheelchair basketball team.dkdk
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