Racquet Network

Concentrating Our Buying Power

Brent Johner — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 18:20:09 +0000

One of my goals when I started Racquet Network in 2004 was to concentrate the buying power of our members and allow all of us to share in deep discounts on racquets and accessories from brand name manufacturers. Over time, as our network grows, and as our players learn to concentrate and coordinate their buying power, I am confident that we will be able to offer better and better prices to our members. Related posts on Racquet Network:

AVP: Apike vs Pickleball

Brent Johner — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 19:03:01 +0000

MOVED Related posts on Racquet Network:Is the Apike Pickleball Paddle Dangerous? Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Apike? Pickleball Comes to Calgary Related posts on Racquet Network:

Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Apike?

Brent Johner — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 21:33:36 +0000

For more than a year I have been hearing and reading all kinds of rumours about the Apike, but I haven't seen any facts. So to begin arriving at some, I did what any guy my age would do; I bought a radar gun. Related posts on Racquet Network:

The Cost of Sport

Brent Johner — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 15:11:29 +0000

Most players prefer to imagine that they will be able to continue paying unsustainable prices forever. They would rather pay nothing and eventually see a facility closed forever than pay a fair price that ensures it will be able to keep its doors open for this generation and the next. Related posts on Racquet Network:

Understanding League Fees

Brent Johner — Sun, 09 May 2010 16:35:59 +0000

New players are often confused about our fee structure at Racquet Network. So today I would like to offer a summary of our fees beginning with single biggest area of confusion -- Challenge League Fees and Box League Fees. Related posts on Racquet Network:

Entertain Yourself Thin

Brent Johner — Sat, 08 May 2010 10:00:09 +0000

Doubles play is a great way to enter or re-enter racquet sports. You get the benefits of moderate exercise combined with the social benefits of meeting new players. Depending on your gender, weight and skill level, you can burn anywhere from 300 to 800 calories per hour playing doubles racquet sports. Related posts on Racquet Network:

Lose It! Use It!

Brent Johner — Fri, 07 May 2010 10:00:44 +0000

By putting the two things together, I can overcome the deficiencies of each. I can use the Mio watch to accurately count the calories I am burning. I can then use Lose It! to manage all of the information. Related posts on Racquet Network:

How To Serve: Speedminton

Brent Johner — Wed, 05 May 2010 10:00:39 +0000

Speed badminton (a.k.a. speedminton) is an outdoor game. Like all outdoor games, wind, sun and humidity all offer challenges that must be overcome. In most cases, the best serving strategy is the simplest: just get it in. Most opponents will make a predictable number of errors on the service return. Related posts on Racquet Network:

Box League Obligations

Brent Johner — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 10:00:17 +0000

By reminding every box league player of the obligations that they have to every other player in their box and in their league, we can avoid unnecessary problems and ensure that everyone has a good time playing the games they love. Related posts on Racquet Network:

What is an RLP?

Brent Johner — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 14:54:43 +0000

Racquet Network welcomes both SLPs and RLPs into our community. If we didn't, we wouldn't offer SLPs anything for free. But we will always give RLPs more than SLPs because RLPs give back, which is why we say they are the heart and soul of everything we do. Related posts on Racquet Network:

What is Play or Die?

Brent Johner — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 10:00:46 +0000

The most frequently asked question we get about our box leagues here at Racquet Network has to be this: What is "Play or Die"? The simplest way to answer this question is to point our that our Play or Die system is what makes our box leagues successful. By requiring participants to play their matches or face elimination, we keep our players engaged and our leagues active. Related posts on Racquet Network:

Pickleball Lessons: Forehand Tips

Brent Johner — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:00:25 +0000

By developing a consistent follow through that carries your energy directly toward your target, you will increase the number of times that your opponent is forced to hit desperate, defensive shots. And when this happens, the number of mistakes coming from your opponent's racquet will begin to increase. Related posts on Racquet Network:

What Are Box Leagues?

Brent Johner — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 13:33:04 +0000

Racquet Network creates box leagues at the request of Registered League Players. It doesn't matter how many members are in that particular city. If six RLPs can be found who will support the league, Racquet Network will create it and administer the league on behalf of our players. Related posts on Racquet Network:

Squash Serve Return: 3 Essential Tips

Kevin Doucet — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 10:00:02 +0000

We often over look the importance of a solid service return in our practice sessions. If you examine how many rallies end in four shots or less we start to realize that by becoming very skilled at return of serve, the results of matches will definitely improve. Related posts on Racquet Network:

How Big is Your PPN?

Brent Johner — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 10:00:56 +0000

The right number for a Personal Player Network will vary from person to person and sport to sport. Players who play a lot of doubles, for example, will have more than twice as many people in their networks than people who play only singles. Related posts on Racquet Network:

Hill Marks’ Famous Squash Videos

Brent Johner — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 10:00:53 +0000

Hill Marks' squash videos were created for Expert Village by Dustin Daniels, a producer and director who works in the Phoenix-Scottsdale area of Arizona. Related posts on Racquet Network:

Children’s Tennis Lessons in Calgary

Brent Johner — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 10:00:00 +0000

Racquet Network is offering tennis lessons at both Oakridge and Wildwood Community Centres in Calgary during the 2010 outdoor season. All sections are taught by certified, adult instructors. Related posts on Racquet Network:

Brent’s Box League Survival Tips

Brent Johner — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 10:00:50 +0000

Racquet Network wants box league players to succeed. The very last thing we ever want to do is to eliminate players and force them to re-enter their league through the bottom box. Related posts on Racquet Network:

3 Magical Ways to Grow Your Sport

Brent Johner — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 10:00:58 +0000

As a result of our activities, some sports in our network (like squash, tennis and pickleball) are growing and some players are beginning to build sustainable player networks right in their own backyards. Related posts on Racquet Network:

Badminton Rules: How to Serve (Legally)

Brent Johner — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 10:00:01 +0000

It is important to begin each badminton rally with a legal serve so that both sides have a better opportunity to play the game and enjoy it. Related posts on Racquet Network: