• History clearly shows that all serious tennis players have spent hours perfecting their game against a backboard.
• The backboard provides an inexpensive alternative for schools, parks and towns that don’t have tennis courts.
• With the growing popularity of tennis and with many neighborhoods losing their tennis courts, backboards provide a viable and cost-effective alternative.
• There are currently dozens of tennis programs being offered throughout the country such as United States Tennis Association (USTA) Schools Program, Rapid Rally, First Serve, No-Cut High School Tennis—that have no tennis courts or not nearly enough for the numbers of participants. Backboards would provide the perfect alternative and/or added benefit.
• Backboards provide a perfect venue for accelerated learning.
• Tennis Industry Association (TIA) survey shows there were 70 million people who tried the game and had such a bad experience that they wouldn’t try it again. Many complained they picked up more balls than they hit. Backboards would eliminate that problem. Or, how about the individual who picks up the game more rapidly than their co-horts, backboards would provide the avenue to challenge and accelerate their learning process.
• A backboard program would support the growth of tennis and physical activity across America.
• Backboards have a proven to be popular warm-up venue at tournaments and special events.
• Backboards provide a perfect practice and playing venue for all ages and skill levels.
• You can hit more balls in 15-minutes against a backboard than you can in an hour on the tennis court.
• Hitting against a backboard provides a great cardiovascular workout while honing your tennis skills.
• Backboards are fast, fun, friendly, always available and inexpensive!
How can I apply to get a backboard for my town?
Posted by: Tracey Thompson | August 24, 2009 at 02:47 PM