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  RACQUET
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Tennis
BADMINTON
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Squash.org
www.squash.org |
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Given the popular image of
middle-aged executives puffing around a sweaty court, it might surprise
you to learn that the game of squash is thriving worldwide.
This site,
while not very radical in its design or content, is nevertheless a
comprehensive guide to the upper echelons of the game.
It features
the latest tournament news from around the world but also offers some
hope to the casual player in the shape of coaching hints. |
Tennis One
www.tennisone.com |
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Once you've got past hammering the
ball at one another in the local park, strategy starts to come into
play as much as technique.
Fortunately,
this
excellent US site can help out with both, as it has a huge virtual
library of online tennis lessons at your disposal. Written by experts
and arranged in a logical manner, it provides a practical way to
improve your game. There's also the opportunity to ask your own
questions of the pros, as well as access to the latest tennis news. |
The Tennis
Server
www.tennisserver.com |
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This polished US site concentrates
on playing the game rather than the exploits of the professionals.
Every month, it features a large volume of articles by experienced
tennis writers, most of which concern improving your game. From simple
tips on striking the ball, to in-depth discussions of doubles tactics,
there's something for players of all levels.
You
can also subscribe to an email version, which will be delivered to your
inbox every month. |
Tennis.org
www.tennis.org.uk |
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This site is chiefly a
well-designed portal into a whole raft of tennis sites on the Web.
They've all been hand picked so you can be sure that you'll only find
useful and relevant information here, rather than dewy-eyed tributes to
Anna Kournakova.
The
links are split into various categories - such as health and fitness
or local clubs - so it shouldn't take too long to find what you're
looking
for. |
Wimbledon
www.wimbledon.org |
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For two weeks every summer, the
whole country goes tennis mad as the splash of rain and the taste of
strawberries and cream fill our minds.
This
official site provides regular news updates throughout the year,
including information on how to get hold of those elusive tickets.
It really
comes into its own during the tournament itself, though, using live
desktop updates, Webcams and streaming video to provide perhaps the
best live
coverage of any sporting event on the Web. |
ATP Tour
www.atptour.com |
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Comprising the four Grand Slam
tournaments and various other
smaller competitions throughout the year, the ATP Tour is the basis of
the
world rankings.
Although
this site is rather generic in design, it does contain a lot of useful
information, including immediate score updates from around the
globe.
There's a
discussion board where you can chat with fellow tennis fans and a
variety of other features - the news and analysis in particular are top
notch. |
Badminton
UK
www.badmintonuk.co.uk/ |
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This well run amateur site is the
only place for UK badminton fans to go on the Web, which is surprising
given the popularity of the game.
The
most useful feature is a directory of many of the badminton clubs in
the country. There's also news of an ambitious project to set up an
Internet-based badminton ladder, so that you can take on fellow players
in your area. Other
features include a list of useful books and videos, and a message board
on which to swap advice and arrange games. |
Real Tennis
www.realtennis.gbrit.com |
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Often overlooked by fans of the
fast-paced modern game, real
tennis was the forebear of the game we know today. It's still played by
a hardcore band of enthusiasts in the same way as it was at Hampton
Court
in the Eighteenth Century.
This site
will tell you about the fascinating history of the game and explain how
it differs from lawn tennis. There are also details on how to visit the
courts at Hampton Court - you can even book to play on them if you wish. |
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