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		<title>The Most Important Strategies To Be Aware Of When Playing On Red Clay</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:11:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ben Harrington</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the more prestigious surfaces in the world of tennis is that of red clay. It's right up there with grass when it comes to tradition and history, and it's commonly used throughout Europe and South America today.


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the more prestigious surfaces in the world of tennis is that of red clay. It&#8217;s right up there with grass when it comes to tradition and history, and it&#8217;s commonly used throughout Europe and South America today.</p>
<p>While these courts are common in other parts of the world, they&#8217;re far more rare in America. Still, they do exist, and you should consider yourself lucky if you have the opportunity to play a match on this surface.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;ve never played on red clay courts before, I&#8217;d like to share a few pieces of knowledge that you may find informative about them.</p>
<p>First of all, the most effective strategy on this surface has always been one from the baseline. Players traditionally rely on powerful ground strokes as a means of winning their matches.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, players with big serves and proficient net games simply won&#8217;t find as much success on clay courts. The impact of a hard hit serve or a quick rush to the net simply doesn&#8217;t have the same effectiveness.</p>
<p>You might be wondering why it would matter, but there&#8217;s a good reason for this. The makeup of the clay lends itself to a ball that bounces high and slowly off the ground, giving your opponent a lot of time to get to it.</p>
<p>Unlike hard courts, you&#8217;ll seldom see the ball skipping off the surface and bouncing up at an increased speed. In fact, you&#8217;ll see just the opposite.</p>
<p>On clay, your opponent will have more time to get to each shot that you hit. This is why the points and matches are generally longer on clay than they are in other settings.</p>
<p>This results in very long rallies, since balls that ordinarily couldn&#8217;t be returned are gotten to on this surface. This makes things interesting, but they&#8217;re also more challenging.</p>
<p>As a result, anyone who moves quickly during the course of a match will definitely have an edge.</p>
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		<title>Facts Regarding Hard Courts</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:23:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric Tisdale</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are a handful of different tennis court surfaces. Each one has its own unique set of attributes, adding an interesting element to this already exciting sport.


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are a handful of different tennis court surfaces. Each one has its own unique set of attributes, adding an interesting element to this already exciting sport.</p>
<p>The most popular surface in the world at the moment is the hard court. This is typically a green or blue court with painted lines and a concrete surface. You&#8217;ve likely seen it at the US Open and many other events.</p>
<p>As each court type has its own unique traits, I&#8217;d like to discuss some of the nuances of hard courts and the right strategies to deploy when playing on this surface. Let&#8217;s take a look at some.</p>
<p>The ball moves really quickly on hard courts, and you&#8217;ll be in for a surprise if you typically play on clay courts. Those who excel in the serving department always enjoy the advantages of this surface, as fast serves will be even harder to hit back.</p>
<p>As far as baseline play goes, hard courts don&#8217;t really work for or against people with this strategy. This is a good thing in many regards, as it won&#8217;t ruin your chances of winning a match should you choose to stay back. Hard hitting can be an asset here.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re a fast runner, this never hurts in the sport of tennis, but it won&#8217;t be something you can exploit, so to speak. Your speed will be a bigger asset on hard courts than it is on grass, but it won&#8217;t let you get to as many balls as you can on clay courts.</p>
<p>Still, this isn&#8217;t to say that your speed won&#8217;t be an asset during a match, because it absolutely can and will. You&#8217;re far better off as a fast runner playing here than you would be on grass, and a speedy player is certainly difficult to defeat if there are other weapons that player possesses as well.</p>
<p>As far as net play goes, some of the best volleyers in the world have had great success on hard courts. This is because of the fact that a serve and volley strategy is a terrific way to take full advantage of this surface.</p>
<p>In light of the above, develop a strategy on these courts that lends itself well to your game. Most of all, have some fun in the process.</p>
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		<title>Brunswick Forest Has Much to Offer in a Private Community</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:56:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hubert Miles</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Brunswick Forest is a 4,500 acre private community that is set on the backdrop of a beautiful coastal setting in Wilmington NC. The community features 11 distinctive communities with many benefits and amenities within the community.


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Brunswick Forest is a 4,500 acre private community that is set on the backdrop of a beautiful coastal setting in Wilmington NC. The community features 11 distinctive communities with many benefits and amenities within the community.</p>
<p>Southern charm abounds within the communities neighborhoods. Budget conscious home owners will enjoy the low maintenance single family homes and town houses. The planners have done an excellent job with keeping the neighborhoods secluded while keeping the feeling of a close knit community.</p>
<p>Golfers will enjoy the Cape Fear National 27 hole golf course. Active adults can use the Fitness and Wellness Center. The community offers walking and biking paths and trails through the pristine coastal wetlands and woodlands. Residents can kayak and canoe down the Cape Fear River and Intracoastal Waterway from the River Center. A Garden Center and a tennis complex is also available for use by residents.</p>
<p>The course was designed by Tim Cate. Cate used the majestic woodlands as the backdrop for his championship golf creation. Eventually it is planned for the Cape Fear National to become a private membership golf club. Homeowners enjoy membership to the communities amenity centers.</p>
<p>Active adults will enjoy over 100 miles of walking and biking paths and trails winding through Brunswick Forest. These paths wind throughout the forest and other breathtaking views of the creeks and wetlands.</p>
<p>The River Club has an observation deck and a boardwalk with bridge leading to a floating dock in the creek. The club is a great launching point for fishing, kayaking, and canoing. Other benefits at the club include a screened pavilion and outdoor fireplace. The club also has an area suited for boat storage. The nature center offers canoes, kayaks, and fishing gear for sale or rent.</p>
<p>The Fitness and Wellness Center provides residents with indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, steam room, whirlpool, massage rooms, dressing lounges, aerobics and exercise rooms, lounge with media center, six hard-surface tennis courts and poolside grill.</p>
<p>No community would be complete without a thriving commercial district. The Villages has retails shops, dining establishments, medical and professional services that can be accessed by car or from the local walking and bike paths.</p>
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