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By: Chase Pearson After watching the most thrilling 3 set matches in recent memory with Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz sliding around those beautiful blue summer hard courts, I felt inclined to talk about hard court sliding. Firstly let me state that sliding is a high-level tennis skill and should be taken seriously. If you are not playing tournament-level tennis, you should likely not be sliding as the risks to your body are likely not worth it. That being said you are free to slide …

By: Chase Pearson We have updated this article with the most recent recommendations. Follow this link. Rolled ankles can be an athletes worst nightmare, especially in a sport that requires so much lateral movement. In this article, I will showcase the Best Tennis Shoes to Prevent Ankle Sprains that Midwest Racquet Sports has to offer. The shoes listed have the best support features on the market for players with frequent ankle sprains, but are also comfortable and durable options! …

By: Chase Pearson Note: This post is from 2023. Click here for the most recent version. Stepping out onto the court each day there are a few things you can control. Your shoes are your point of contact, the source of your power. Every foot is unique in regards to shape and arch and that's why it's important to find the one that fits YOU. In this article we will showcase the Best Tennis Shoes for Wide Feet that Midwest Racquet Sports has to offer. All the options discussed below are marquee per …