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US Open Shade Map for Ashe Stadium and Armstrong

How to Find Shaded Seats at the US Open

This US Open Shade Map helps anyone find cooler places to watch US Open tennis matches.

Below, the graphic illustrates how the sun will shift the shade line inside Arthur Ashe Stadium.

US Open Shade Map
(Ashe Stadium with roof)

Where to sit so that you're not directly facing the sun

An easy rule of thumb to find shade (or at least a slightly cooler area) is to find the side with the umpire chair. I have sat in many tennis photographers' pits over the years. It can get toasty hot!

The Umpire Chair side is cooler!
The side with the umpire chair is on the West Side for all US Open tennis courts or stadiums. The rule works as long as you don't sit directly behind the chair, which could partially block your view.

As you can see in the illustration, the shade line will slide slowly toward the East over time.

Green = cool. Red = hot. Yellow = partial sun.
North gets AM sun, South-East gets some PM sun.

US Open Ashe - Section map of sunny and shaded areas

US Open Fan's tip for shade at Ashe Stadium

Try seats in the main Ashe Stadium (Sections 340 to 324). At the Loge level in Sections 122-136

These will generally be the most shaded areas. They offer cover even while the roof is open.

Moving higher up towards the top under the roof's edges also offers relief away from the sun.

Get an air-conditioned game break and enjoy some free snacks!

Chase and Amex offer indoor areas for cardholders - check out our fan tips and review

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US Open "Heat Shelter Map". Expect heat indexes into the 90s with Humid Conditions!

Our "heat map" shows you the coolest places to go at the US Open and where to find relief from the sun, which is highlighted in yellow. Free swag in Purple to help you stay cool. Click the image above for a larger version.

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Chase and Amex Lounges for shelter from the heat
If you find yourself there around 1-4pm, I suggest going inside (the shaded parts of Armstrong or Ashe). We suggest going into one of the US Open Lounges if you need a refreshment.

Note: the Chase Lounge will require an RSVP. The Blue Amex lounge near the Chase Center is open to all Amex cardholders and has a lot of kids in it with some A/C. Need a ticket?

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Practice Courts and Food Village

Highlighted in green are the best shade areas to rest in if you are outside the stadiums. The Practice Courts 1-5 have an area underneath that lets you watch the players' practice - they usually practice several hours before their scheduled match there.

Take a rest under the trees or on the grass near the center

Just behind the fountains, you can try to grab a seat on the grass or under the umbrellas in the Food Village.

If you want to watch some tennis, I recommend getting a bit higher up where there is a breeze or getting under some shade provided under the Practice court viewing area.

Smart Tips to beat the heat

Wear SPF 15 or higher, and reapply every few hours
Having a hat and sunglasses is also helpful
Buy one at the US Open, and you can take home a souvenir too!

Beating the Heat Wave - Sun Safety
In recent summers, NYC has had heat indexes over 90 or even 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Mix that with bad ozone conditions (code orange or red), and being outdoors for long is a bad idea. I often hear the reason most fans avoid attending the US Open is that the heat for an entire day can be very exhausting. It can even be a danger to your health if you have any elderly fans with heart or lung problems.

I highly recommend that fans drink plenty of water, wear sunscreen, and stay out of the direct sun. The time between 1-4pm is the hottest period, so consider resting somewhere cooler at that time.

Armstrong Stadium Shade Map

How to Find Shade under the Armstrong Stadium's Roof

I recommend buying one in Section 1 through Section 8. Below is the map of the Armstrong seating sections.

Armstrong Stadium shade line around 1pm moves toward the Rolex Scoreboard in the afternoon

Notice the extra shade provided at the very top, just under Armstrong's roof. The stairs at the corners extend all the way up. If you stand on the very top floor near the slated sides of the building, you will sometimes feel a nice breeze vent through the building's exterior.

East Side of Armstrong near the very top and at the lip of the 2nd floor has some cover

On the East side (opposite the umpire chair), there is some refuge from the sun if you climb up closer to the top. On the 2nd floor, around the entire perimeter is the "lip" of the upper deck. You should be fine if you stay next to the railings and do not enter the lower bowl's reserved seating area.

Like Arthur Ashe Stadium, look for the shade on the South and West sections. This includes sections 1-7 and 17-18.

Grandstand Stadium Shade Map

Sections 1, 2, and 3 are partially shaded near the baseline

There is less direct shade in this circular ring than in other stadiums. However, the umpire's chair side near the top of the ring has some cover and offers an easy way to walk around.

Sections 1-3 offer great baseline views and are often the most sought-after for open seating.

The lower bowl area requires a reserved ticket or if you have the Chase Pass bracelet. Consider buying one if a good match is scheduled during the day, especially if the good Ashe tickets are gone.

If you want a rest, look for an outdoor seating area entrance with umbrellas along the side facing the Big Globe (in purple on the map). If you want a quick bite, look for the food court area along the bottom level near the east side under the stadium. Options are more limited here, but fans can walk over to the P1-P5 practice courts to check out top players practicing, too.

US Open Ticket Deals - this year's lowest prices for each stadium

US Open - American Express Card Preferred Seating Sale

US Open Amex Preferred Seating Tickets Available in May

American Express Members - Preferred Seating Codes
Enter the promo code "INCENTUR". Preferred seats are closer than regular seats at Arthur Ashe! It can be cheaper than the standard price for even better Lower Promenade Seats.

You must use your Amex card to check out to redeem*

Did you miss the Amex 2-for-1 Presale Offer?
Don't worry, if you sign up for our email list you can still get other US Open promo codes for August and September!

Grounds Admission Passes - 1-Day Ticket Option

Tickets Too Expensive or Sold Out? - buy a Grounds Pass HERE!
These give you a one-day entry to all courts except Ashe Stadium (usually 10-20% cheaper than an Ashe seat). A great option for the 1st week at the Open!

US Open Insider Tip #1 - TicketMaster Market for the US Open
Another primary source of public tickets is those sold securely by season ticket holders. They will usually sell it here if they can't go for any reason.

You can buy their seat directly via the *US Open TicketMaster Listings*.

*Advice: Bookmark this site as new ticket prices and availability are up to date here*

Check the latest US Open Prices for any session*

*Seats labeled "Instant Access" are available right now

How to show the American Express Seats:

Pick any available session date - Click Find Tickets >>
Enter "INCENTUR" into the Offer Code Box
Click the "Type" button -> American Express Preferred Seating to highlight those seats.
Use your American Express card at CHECKOUT to secure your seats!

Tip: Select "Verified Resale Tickets" to list all "auction" tickets; hidden to most casual fans

Look at the top, click on Type (with the Ticket Button).

Check the box for "Verified Resale Ticket" to reveal additional seats.

US Open Chase and Amex Lounge Free Sign Up. How to bypass the waitlist

US Open - JP Morgan Chase Lounge

Chase Lounge is near the US Open East Gate Entrance

Each member is allowed 4 RSVP spots per day;
8 total RSVPs per email account.

Day sessions are from 10AM to 4PM.
Evening sessions are valid from 6-8:30PM.

2024 reservations are now open as of 8/21!

Waitlist Tip: to get in during the day, confirm at the door as soon as you get through the gates. That way they know you're there for the day and can show up. Too many RSVP and bail!

Can't get into the Lounge? Check out the Chase Terrace by the top of the Grandstand court instead.
It offers nice snacks and views to chill when the weather isn't too bad. Great ice cream!

RSVP website is now available!
Enter the Customer service number: 8009452028

Need a spot? VIP fans can come join us as guests! Email is required.

US Open Fan sessions during Week 1 (Mon-Sat).

To be our guest for one of the day sessions, please message us with the date and approximate time you're coming to the Chase Lounge or Terrace! We love to meet our fans for photo opts.

QR codes will be sent to you via email. Chase allows guests to join later, even after the host arrives.

American Express Centurion Lounge

Reservations are available for a few sessions! Click "Notify" to be on the waitlist.
Ticket RVSPs open for Platinum and Centurion Card members at 10:00 am
"American Express® Platinum Card and Centurion Members can enjoy all The Centurion Suite has to offer at US Open Tennis, including food bites created by Centurion Lounge Chefs & curated cocktail and wine offerings, plus more goodies."

US Open Essentials

Best seats with shade in the afternoon at Ashe Stadium.
Tickets for 1st week are relatively cheap in July online! Book now!
Backpacks are not allowed. Travel light or use a drawstring bag!
Pack sunscreen during the day and a light jacket for night matches.

The RSVP system fills up quickly with high demand, but they will text you if a spot opens.

Take a break from the tennis at the US Open:
Enjoy A/C, drinks, and snacks while watching US Open Tennis from the Chase Lounge!

Deal Tips:
Reservations can be "split up" at various times and dates offered during the tournament. We recommend choosing an afternoon session when it is a good time to escape and recharge.

Here's another Chase Lounge tennis fan's review.

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6 tips for playing indoor tennis on a budget!

"Baby, it's cold outside..."
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Indoor Tennis Anyone?

Winter approaches! This is the time to start thinking "Indoor Tennis" for all of you on the East Coast. When it gets below 40 and so dark after work you just want to go home and take a nap...

Below are some of the best options to ward off the tennis blues and tips for playing tennis indoors.

Even with gloves and a parka, it's still good to have options when it's windy and cold outside!

6 Tips to "Save Money and Play More Tennis" this winter!

1) Weekend Tennis Party and Socials
If you just play once a week, you can join a local weekly "tennis party" that typically charges about $20-$30 so you can play all night of doubles (7-11pm). Usually held on Fri/Sat nights at many local clubs, they are popularly known as "pizza tennis parties".

More promo codes are updated regularly on our Facebook Tennis Coupons Page!

Pros: They usually have some light snacks or a pot-luck style party on Fri or Sat night. It's a mixer with typically 30-60 people of various skill levels. We match people up accordingly and rotate the doubles teams and provide the new tennis balls. Meet new people and get a chance to get on the courts, even if it's just once a week max.

Cons: The downside is that you might be matched with players at the wrong playing level if they do not rate and group them properly. Be sure to tell the organizer well ahead of time your playing experience.

2) Discount Memberships 2 for 1 and no enrollment fees
Alright, you're probably thinking...hmm, aren't private clubs and memberships really expensive? Usually, but not always...you may be able to find monthly rates at some places. Also look for promos that waive the enrollment fee (usually $100+ savings).

3) Request an extra "Guest Pass" when signing up with an existing member
If you want to play regularly over the winter without the membership dues (which at gyms are around ~$150/month avg), I'd recommend you to find a buddy who belongs to a local indoor club and then you can just pay a "guest fee" - typically $10 or $20.

Sometimes if you sign up together they can give you a discount as well, but be sure to ask. But typically it will be cheaper if just one person has a membership and the other people pay guest fees for occasional usage.

4) Book a regular (non-peak) time-slot
If you can gather a group of 4 friends together and just have one person be the designated club member and the others pay the guest fee, this may be a good option at a lower price than booking ad-hoc. It helps if each week, you all can play tennis at the same hour (very early or late). *The hard part is finding a last-minute substitute, if one person cannot make it.

Tennis-Bargains Tip:
Here is a free 7-day online pass for Sport and Health clubs in the VA/DC/MD area. Please reference www.Tennis-Bargains.com, if you are asked how you found out about the deal.

I can only give you my personal option on the court quality vs price of most of the indoor clubs in the VA/DC/MD area that I have visited. But I'll post some of my reviews of court quality, staff experience, parking benefits in another blog post.
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USTA membership signup bonus: Wilson & HEAD promo code discounts

Free USTA membership promo special gifts

Updated for 2024:

USTA annual memberships are now $44 per year.

However, the tennis companies Wilson and HEAD will offer a $44 discount code to purchase merchandise from their sites. So you can get more than $88 of value back using these tips.

Best value for redemption
From Wilson, you can get a case of quality tennis balls shipped for less than $3 per can!

On certain American Express cards, cardholders may add the following promo:
Wilson - "Spend $100 or more, get $20 back" to save even more!

American Express Card Offers (YMMV)
https://global.americanexpress.com/offers/eligible

Best products to combine with the $44 discount - sign up for tips via email.

Many item regularly go on sale, especially in the Fall to Winter seasons.

Make sure you use the code before it expires (some still work after the expiration*)

We will share extra unused codes, if available, via email.

From HEAD, a new racket or bag is usually your best option.

Also, from Tennis-Point, you can get a free USTA t-shirt if you pay for shipping.

Extra money-saving tip
Get 30 extra days extended on your membership for free simply by joining USTA at the beginning of next month.

Example:
If it is April 2024 and you wait to sign up on May 1st, your membership good until May 31st, 2025. Get an Extra 30 days for free!

Join before the 2024 US OPEN - get a complimentary $15 Meal Card!

From 8/19 - 9/8, locate the USTA Membership Booth (near Court 16).

USTA adult and senior members can pick up a complimentary $15 Meal Card!

*New Membership Promo Codes*
For the latest USTA membership codes -
Receive our free email newsletter of tennis offers & promos

Note: For some membership renewals, you must be considered a "lapsed member" (not a current member). Sometimes you let your USTA membership lapse and then use a new code.

Plus, limited member deals at the US Open are available.

Lastly, USTA puts your dues to good use - you'll be helping them build and maintain tennis courts all across America. I recommend you try it out if you're interested in getting into tennis! Post a comment below if this has helped you.

Donations to Tennis Charity
We also support the Washington Tennis and Education Foundation. We believe that Education is the key to a brighter future. Tennis & chess offer after-school activities which can help inner-city kids develop their minds as well as their body. Through DC tennis tournaments, the Citi Open and other grassroots organizations, we hope to spread the joy of sports with our gift of tennis.

For Tennis rackets, balls and other equipment for kids, there is a Tennis Express Coupons page with lots of great savings (and easily overlooked)!

See more USTA renewal promo codes below
Free USTA Youth Membership and Children's Tennis Supplies

USTA Memberships with Discount Referrals
Our Happy Tennis Fans!

Tennis Balls at ~$2/Cans deal

Tennis Balls - Buying Tips
It is Tennis Shopping Season and we love a good Bargain!

Like many tennis fans, we like Amazon.com for their price-matching and wide selection

Penn Championship Tennis Balls - 12 Cans Bulk Savings

Penn Tennis Balls: Good time to stock up @ ~$2/can with Free Prime Shipping.
In 2016, we've seen it go as low as $22.27 for 12 cans! That's 55% OFF
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Official Ball of USTA League Tennis - it helps to use the same ball as your league matches*
Penn Championship is America's #1 selling tennis ball and USTA approved.

Cheap ways to get Amazon Prime: FREE Two-Day Shipping

Amazon Prime Shipping for Students (for anyone with an .edu email address)
Amazon Family + Moms (for parents and caregivers - almost anyone can apply)

US Open Tickets - How to get "sold out" tickets + 5% Off

US Open Articles and Tips

American Express Perks

http://www.tennis-bargains.com/2010/08/great-freebies-with-american-express-us_2312.html

Hotel Rooms close to the US Open (Flushing, NY - Chinatown)
http://www.tennis-bargains.com/2010/08/american-express-spg-card-free-night.html

Tips for watching the US Open - my Tennis Travel Blog
http://www.JCtennis.com/2010/08/3-important-tips-for-watching-us-open.html

How to watch Federer, Nadal, Djokovic for FREE - plus a New Court 17

http://www.tennis-bargains.com/2012/08/some-observations-from-this-years-us.html

US Open - Upcoming Special Ticket Sale Dates

May 24 – USTA Member Sale
May 31 – American Express Members Early Sale (code required)
June 6 – Tickets go on sale to the general public

Q: I'm not a USTA Member - How do I get tickets now?

According to USopen.org: "Individual Tickets for the 2016 US Open are on sale June 2016."

Q: I don't want to wait until June! What can I do??

Buy tickets from another fan (season ticket holders)!
US Open Tickets available for purchase today!

Because if you prefer not to wait around another couple months to scramble for tickets again. Also remember if you wait until June, then everyone will be lining up to buy them too, not just USTA members...there is another, better way...

TicketExchange by Ticketmaster
These are real tickets (held by season ticket holders or other fans). They are sold by fans, to fans, and guaranteed to be genuine by Ticketmaster. Before you buy, make sure you don't overpay - check ticket prices here first*

Note: The prices will vary depending on the session and quality of the seat choices, but there are almost always some available here.

Plus when you buy from TicketMaster or TicketExchange, you can always put them back on sale again if you decide you need to sell later! The weekend sessions (Fri-Sun) tend to sell out very fast, especially just around Labor Day weekend (9/2-9/5) when everyone comes to NYC! With the schedule below, you can be sure to pick the right session and check ticket prices listed instantly.

2016 US Open Tickets Schedule

Happy New Year - 2014 Tennis Deals

Happy New Year!

Keep up the great work from last year! To help everyone get started with their new years resolutions, we have some healthy tips and helpful coupons for our tennis fans below.

Believe it or not, the Aussie Open is just 2 weeks away!! Here are some of our memories from last year! Let us know what was your favorite moment*

3 Tips on How to Keep Tennis Fit this Winter

Blend your workout during the winter months
Even though you may not be on the courts as much - try to mix in some indoor exercises to into your daily routine. Take more stairs at work or at the mall. Go for a jog in the afternoon. Enroll in a gym with an indoor pool (heated). Join a weekend "tennis pizza party".
Even getting a cardio sweat just 2-3 times a week is a good start
Avoid overdoing your first few workouts. Aim for 30-45 mins of getting your heart rate up (try Cardio Tennis for example). It is MUCH better than doing one 2 hour workout just once a week.
Get up and move around! Or just *get up*
Every 1-2 hours whether if you're at your desk or watching a movie...just get UP and walk around. Sitting still for long periods of time is very unhealthy and makes it tough to break the inertia. Remember: Sometime the *FIRST STEP is the toughest*

Get Closeout 2013 Tennis Apparel up to 75% OFF - Special Promo Codes

TennisExpress - End of the Year Sale!
Save up to 75% off apparel, up to 50% off shoes, up to 65% off racquets, up to 70% off bags and strings! Valid now through 1/5 - shop now!

EXTRA 10% Promo Code "SUPER"
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Adidas Holiday Sale - Up to 60% OFF
Get up to 60% off Adidas Holiday apparel and shoes at TennisExpress.com, valid through 1/5!
Plus, get free shipping and free returns on orders over $75!

Aussie Open Tees
Get 25% off limited edition Aussie Tees offered exclusively at TennisExpress.com!
Offer valid while supplies last - shop now!

Nike Training Center (NTC) - Mobile Fitness App

For fitness and tennis athletes, I found a very good smartphone app - FREE from Nike Training Center on both Android and iTunes. You can even download add-on free bonus videos from Nike Stars, such as Serena Williams!

Each workout has 10-12 different short workouts, with both video and step-by-step images to follow along.

The app even into your Nike+ account so you can track your Nike Fuel, and it also lets you play any songs or playlists you have on your phone while you workout *Not bad - worth checking out*

US Tennis Congress - Top Teaching Pros all in one place (Atlanta, Oct 11-14)

US Tennis Congress - Train with the Top Coaches in America

What: Learn from the Best Tennis Coaches in the USA in one place
When: Oct 11-14, 2013
Where: Atlanta, GA

* Check out their USA Today story published earlier this week!

* The founder P.J. Simmons, is the creator of the site The Road to 4.5 Tennis which I came across several months ago. I highly recommend it to any tennis player who wants to be the best they can be...

* I also believe that with the right training, nutrition and the proper routine *anyone* can play 4.5 level tennis. I have trained under several of these world-class coaches and can personally recommend the quality of their instruction and level of professionalism.

The coaches and speakers at this Tennis Congress have helped me tremendously towards reaching my personal goal of becoming #1 Mid-Atlantic Men's 4.0 Singles (2011-2012)

About USTC:

The idea behind the USTC is simple but new: to give passionate adult recreational players (NTRP level 2.0-5.0+) an inspiring, intensive, in-person opportunity to learn from a world-class faculty about all aspects of training necessary to advance to the next level (technique, movement, strategy, fitness, injury prevention, and mental conditioning)—using both on-court training and innovative and dynamic off-court techniques. What’s most unique is that each US Tennis Congress builds the curriculum around the individual needs of those who take part.

Exclusive Discount Code Discount: Use"JACKYUSTC" when registering

$100 off the Aces program
$100 off the Slam program
$100 off the Grand Slam program

Some useful links if you're gearing up for Playing some USTA Tennis Tournaments soon:

Tips for Finding the right USTA Tournament for you (Part 1)

USTA Tournament Navigation Tips (Part 2)

Tennis Industry Show with new tennis tools

Similar to the US Open TIA Tennis Show, we attended back in Aug 2012...at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Tysons Corner, a Tennis Show was held for the tennis industry (2/18) here in the Washington DC area.

5th Set Tennis - New Product Demo and Nutrition Trade Show

UPDATE:
Yann Auzoux has just announced a 50% off price for his new tennis invention.

At the Tennis show, he was able to offer us a sneak preview of his latest self-invented tennis tool "Sweet Spotter" that he hopes to help tennis players of all skill levels improve their tennis strokes. He is also the star and creator of Prepping Like a Pro, which we featured a few months ago.

Stay tuned, check back with us at www.FifthSet.com and www.Tennis-Bargains.com for updates and possibly a sneak preview YouTube video demo of the product when it becomes available.

Olivia Ricchi (Nutrition Strategist), Dan Riser (Physio Guru), and Yann Auzoux (Tennis Pro) have worked together on videos to athletes of all sports keep healthy, get stronger, and play better tennis.

Olivia Ricchi (5th Set's Nutritionist)

Check out their Belt-Weigh challenge for more tips:
https://www.youtube.com/user/oliyanncorp

Olivia making one of her isAgenix Shakes!
I had the Chocolate one - yummy and top grade Whey Protein! :)

Nette Tennis - Stylish Sports Wear for Women

A lot of female tennis friends and students of mine have complained about this for years. So many tennis skirts and pants just do not have any pockets to hold balls!!

I guess they think it does not look feminine??

The result is that they have to buy a single plastic ball holder or ask their partner to hold the extra balls. The company Nette Tennis has many different compression shorts and clothing for women to store stuff while they are exercising, jogging, playing tennis, etc. Very cool!

Eleven - Venus Williams' Clothing Line + Women's Fashion

Tennis Karma with Zen Tennis Gear

Venus Williams - Eleven Clothing Line - Free Bags!

TrueStretch - juggle gym of stretching for adults

Although not at the Tennis Show - this product seen at TCCP (College Park, MD) makes for a great way to get lots of great stretching poses on one apparatus.

TrueStretch Chart

How to Train in Off-Season like Tennis Pros: Free HD Videos

"Prepping Like a Pro" - A Tennis Athlete's Workout

"If you make me strong, I will win." - Andre Agassi

"Prepping Like a Pro" Video Series

Featuring: Yann Auzoux

Former ATP Pro / Legg Mason Doubles / Former ITF #7

Starring: ESPN Flex Appeal's Dan Riser

Former US Men's Fitness Champion / ESPN Cast Member / Hollywood Body-Double

We were able to train with Yann and Dan at his Holton Arm's HS tennis courts. We appreciate his invitation to perform some of the exercises live. We were asked not to release the YouTube videos to the public.

Happy Thanksgiving: Our Turkey Warmup and Workout Tips

Gobble Gobble!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Hey Tennis Fans! Here's a quick Pre-Thanksgiving Tennis workout you can do in your own home or tennis court.

Here are some easy 5-min warm up exercises - to stay in shape before the big meal this Thanksgiving Thursday Or preemptively burn off a couple pounds, get pumped up for all your holiday shopping on Black Friday*

From our Tennis-Bargains Team:
"Stay Fit. Shop Smart. Play Tennis"

"Prepping Like a Pro" Instructors:

Dan Riser - Former US Men's Fitness Champion; has appeared regularly on the show Flex Appeal on ESPN

Yann Auzoux - Former Davis Cup Player for Cameroon, ATP Doubles Champion, and Former ITF #7 in the world.

They have teamed up for this brand new video course together for this "Prepping Like a Pro" Training Course - we're launching it live to the general public very soon this December...

Sign up for Full Course Here @ www.FifthSet.com

What's Unique about these Training Courses?

Tennis-specific Workout Course designed for *Winter Tennis Players*:

Stay in tennis-shape off the court
Be fit and ready at the top of your game, when you come back on the tennis courts!
Strength, conditioning, speed, endurance drills
Training Specifically for Tennis - not just a bunch of random P90X and Cross-Fit workouts mixed together...

This is exactly what Yann Auzoux himself trains with every week; it's designed for serious tennis players in mind.

Special Tennis-Bargains Bonus Offer

Tennis-Bargains Facebook Fans: get an extra Free Bonus Session:

Here's sneak-peak example, filmed during my workout last weekend with Dan and Yann in this video.

This One-Hour Live Training Session will allow Dan to give you personalized, individual feedback on doing these exercises. *Hurry - spaces are very limited*. Offer is only valid, if these remaining spots in these classes are still available.

Tennis Tools for Winter Training

Tennis Tools for Winter Training (updated)

Balance Trainer: Dynamic Balance

Balance is super important in tennis. If you can make small, minor adjustments to your body position - it is extremely hard for your opponent to wrong foot you. Moving laterally with your feet, while swinging forward with your arms is crucially important as it happens continually during a match.

How to Develop Better Balance
I just got this and love this little blue balance trainer! It's basically like an under-inflated cushion that you try to keep your balance on for as long as possible. The wobbling nature of the tool forces you to keep your core balance stable in order to stand. You actually use a lot of muscles to counter-act the forces that are tipping you over.

Creative exercises for tennis
It's actually kind of fun to see how long you can keep your body balanced and centered. After 5-10 mins with the rubber band drill, your legs will burn. When it's cold outside or you're limited in space, you must be creative to stay "fit to hit"! Another drill to try is to side-step on a treadmill while simulating a swing motion with your arms (both forehand and backhand).

Here are a few other tennis exercises you can do at home.

Agility Ladder: Foot Speed and Quickness

Great for doing indoor footwork drills with limited space. Just lay it out in the basement or living room and it folds away nicely! Just under $25, you can take anywhere with free shipping from Amazon!

Drills:
Check out some of these great tennis-specific drills on YouTube anyone can do.

SKLZ Ladder:
I highly recommend getting an Agility Ladder that will not snag easily and sturdy enough to last, plus this one even comes with a DVD and carrying bag.

PracticeHit: Master your swing indoors

This little device helps you simulate proper contact and timing on groundstrokes, both forehand, and backhand.

Easy to use, long-term pay-off
Best of all it doesn't take much space and helps you with your balance and coordination tremendously. In the home or gym, all you need is a little corner to put it and just do a few mins a day with it.

You can also build core strength and stability with all these cool workouts you can do with it.

Bosu Ball - Jumping and Split-step exercises

Also featured at www.atpworldtour.com - here are some Tips for the Bosu ball too

As a professional tennis instructor, I can feel how much better my balance is now on one foot or when I get stretched out wide.

The Bosu Ball tool does a great job of isolating muscle groups and keeping you "light on your toes". These exercises can be combined with small dumbbells to add to the intensity of squats, etc.

Train like Spain, in Florida (Sanchez-Casal) Dec 7-9

USPTA Coaches Conference (Dec 7-9) in Naples, Florida

USPTA Player Development Conference - Dec 7-9, 2012

Sanchez-Casal Academy YouTube Videos

Prices start at $300, with discounts for hotels/lodging.

Learn from USPTA Master Professionals

Luis Mediero and Emilo Sanchez (former Davis Cup Captain for Spain) will be your instructors. The weather in southern Florida is usually almost perfect in December.

Only a short car ride to Miami and South Beach, this trip makes for a nice winter getaway.

If it worked for Andy Murray as a junior, it should help your students improve too.

Spain is Davis Cup World Champions in last 3 of 4 years; now in its 4th Final in 5 years.

After the Davis Cup Semi-Finals loss to David Ferrer and Nicholas Almago, John Isner admitted, “It is disappointing; the Spanish team in my opinion is just too good....That is a credit to [Nicolas] Almagro and Ferrer, they were both better than me." (ATPWorldTour.com)

As they say, if you can't beat them...join them

Understand progression training, build upon the "X" and "V" Attack-Defend Patterns and Footwork Drills. Learn how to bring a winning tradition to your own team/club.

Help young players learn to enjoy playing and working hard to get better:
http://www.asc-florida.com/

Learn to love clay and have flexibility on all surfaces
Teach players to use their feet (footwork), before they learn to use their hands (grips)
Mobility before Power
Use Tennis as a way of educating and improving the student's life

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