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 Haley Tennis USA            
                               Advance To The Next Level
 

                      Congratulations to all Haley Tennis Players who Received Post Season Honors

                                                            
                                                Danielle Benoit                                                    Thanksgiving Tournament Champions
                                              1st Team All-State                                                  (L-R) Monica, Billy, Christian, Jenna
                                            1st Team All-Division                                               Missing from Photo, Patty, and Aditya
 

                                                                
                                                   Dayna Reilly                                                          Lauren Benoit
                                              2nd Team All-State                                                  Ist Team All-State
                                           First Team All-Division                                            1st Team All-Division

 To my website. My site is dedicated to providing you with the latest information on my tennis instructional programs, junior tournaments and leagues, plus other tennis programs. In addition, you will find tennis tips, pictures of my players, and USTA tournament information. If you are new to the Rhode Island area, drop me an email and I will be happy to give you information on how to get involved in a tennis group. Check out the Tennis Shop for the latest in tennis equipment and accessories. Thanks for stopping by to visit us.  

 Haley Tennis Bulletin Board 

• Click on the camera for a special slide show ,then move the cursor to the bottom of the page to start the slide show

• The 2nd. Session of the Haley Tennis Clinics starts on January 7, 2012
  To register, please click on program registrations.
• To book a private lesson time for this season, contact George @ 487.2627
• Haley Sunday Junior League is still accepting players, click on program registrations to join.
• Upcoming tournaments:  (at Centre Court)
  • December 2, 2011 USTA 16s, 18s, L7
  • December 30, 2011 USTA 16s, L7, 12s, 14s L6,
    to register click here; USTA Tournament Registrations

  Please sign our "guestbook" to get on our email list for information on our tennis programs, new tennis equipment and tips to improve your game. Click on the guestbook icon.  

Hayley Lough Champion State Doubles  1st Team All-State Doubles 1st Team All-Division Doubles	Sara Barone 2nd.Team All-State Singles 1st Team All Division Singles
Emily Burns                1st Team All-Division Doubles	Alyssa Ciccarone 2nd Team All-State Doubles   1st Team All-Division Doubles

                                         
                                          Emily Carranza                                                                        Ashley Daugherty
                            2nd Team All-Division Doubles                                           2nd Team All- Division Singles

Coach Haley's Tennis Tip of the Month

Preparation for your next shot begins at the moment you hit your immediate shot.

Your preparation for your next shot begins immediately after you hit the ball back to your opponent.

These tips will help you react quickly to your opponent’s return shot.

• After hitting the ball, immediately get back on the balls of your feet.
• Observe your opponent’s reaction to the shot. Watch his/her body language.
  If your opponent exhibits difficulty in reaching your shot or remaining in balance,
  consider moving in towards the net in anticipation of handling a short ball or a volley.  Otherwise, start side stepping slightly backwards and towards the centre of the court.
• In addition to watching your opponent’s body language, observe the height of the ball as it passes over the net. Balls that pass close to the net are usually shallow shots. Balls that pass high over the net usually land deep in the court.
• Try to observe if your opponent is adding any spin on the ball. Topspin will make the ball jump towards you on impact. Underspin will slow the ball’s forward movement. Understanding how a ball will react on impact will help you make the final small adjustment steps that are needed to get to the ball to setup in your hitting pathway.
• As a final tip, try to observe the line of the ball’s path as it leaves your opponent’s racquet. Begin to adjust your positioning in relationship to the path of the incoming ball as soon as possible.

This Month's Quotes

"Get happy feet,not heavy feet"  Brad Gilbert

"Keep your excuses to yourself and give your opponent credit for success"  Harry Hopman

"The only possible regret I have is the feeling that I will die without having played enough tennis"
                                                                                                        Jean Borotra

 Haley Tennis USA
                     George Haley, USPTA
                    401.487.2627 Coachhaley@cox.net