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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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