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ENTRY DEADLINE: MIAMI’S BEST TENNIS TOURNAMENT

Miami, FL

Fun and Flexible Tennis is now called the BEST OF 305

You pick the time and place to play and call your opponent to arrange the match at a tennis court in Miami.

REGISTER HERE

Play tennis and test your skills against tennis players in the 305 Area Code. Sign up for up to three categories including Singles, Doubles and Mixed. Invite your friends and meet some new ones.

$45 Tournament Entry Fee includes LAUNCH PARTY on Oct 19th at Kirk Munroe Tennis Center 7:30-9:30 with Liveball Tennis and includes a round of drinks afterwards at LOKAL. Bring a towel, some bottled water and dry shirt to change into. We will take the short walk to LOKAL after tennis. Street parking is available via Muni Meter or Pay by Phone.

Entry Deadline is Tuesday night, Oct 17th at 11:55pm.

Draws revealed on Friday, Oct 20th on Backhand City.

Matches Begin Friday, Oct 20th.

Finals: Saturday Nov 18th. Raindate: Sunday, Nov 19th.

Questions: Brian@Backhand-City.com

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BEST OF 305 Flex Tennis Tournament

Miami, FL

ENTRY DEADLINE IS OCT 17th (TUE) 11:55pm!!!

$45 Gets You Entered Into the BEST OF 305 Tournament as well as invite to our LAUNCH PARTY and LiveBall Class on Oct 19th included with a round of drinks after tennis at LOKAL in Coconut Grove.

THE BEST OF 305

PLAYER REGISTRATION

TOURNAMENT ENTRY FEE

SCHEDULE:

Starts: Oct 19 (Thu) with a Launch Party and LiveBall Class at Kirk Munroe Park in Coconut Grove. Play begins Oct 20 (FRI) as group pool play commences for 14 days. In early November the top 2 teams or players from each Division enter “knockout” draw with one match per week. Concluding on Finals weekend on Nov 18th at Miami Shores Country Club Tennis Courts.

WORLD CUP FORMAT:

Similar to World Cup, group pool play within your division will allow for plenty of matches and connecting with tennis players throughtout the city. With the top 2 teams or individuals advancing to the knockout rounds.

Players will have dedicated deadlines to play the matches at the courts and time of their choosing during both pool play and the knockout rounds. Simply, report your score after each match is complete. Top 2 players or teams advanced in each group to knockout round.

SCORING

All matches will be 8-Game Pro Sets with a Gurerilla Tiebreaker at 8-all. Guerilla Tiebreakers are first player or team to 21 points played like a regular tiebreaker with switching sides every 6 points.

Please note: If court time allows players may agree play 2 regular sets with a 10-point Super Tiebreak as a 3rd Set.

DIVISIONS:

Don’t know your rating? Take our Quiz Here

Singles 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5.

Cost: $45 per player.

SAVE THE DATES:

Launch Party on Thu, Oct 19, 2017 at 7:30-9:30pm at Kirk Munroe Tennis Center with drinks after at LOKAL.

Tournament Finals: Saturday November 18th Raindate Sunday, Nov 19th.

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WHAT’S YOUR TENNIS RATING?

Miami, FL

If you are new to tennis or a lapsed player looking to get back in to the game let’s start with a free assessment of your game. Fill out the Quiz below to start the process and we will email your tennis rating to you.

TENNIS RATING QUIZ

After that we can help you find a class to play in that suits your needs.

Brian Lutz
Backhand City

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After Work Tennis Class for 20s and 30s Somethings

Miami-FL Is it just me or is it hard to find people your own age and skill set to play tennis with in Miami? It’s not the easiest city in the world to connect with people or find reliable service providers.

If you have ever wanted to “really” learn to play tennis and have a firm understanding on how to control your shots, connect with new friends and get a great workout at the same time you have landed at the right place.

COMPREHENSIVE TENNIS EXPERIENCE

We offer after work tennis classes for three levels of players: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. We are the only tennis program in Miami geared for young adults with a pathway of tennis programs that includes a 100 day online practice program in between your weekly group tennis lessons.

It’s time to choose the right level for you.

We offer 3 after work programs to get you started.

NOVICE

INTERMEDIATE

ADVANCED / LiveBall

For those who really want to accelerate your learning and seek total immersion we recommend our 100 days online course you can use as a practice plan to work on your game outside of class called Red Ball Tennis Lessons for an additional $7/ month.

RED BALL TENNIS LESSONS

Can you feel our enthusiasm for our craft? We are totally committed to your tennis experience and your improvement.

When you are ready simply reserve your spot in class in one of the classes above and then take it up a notch with Red Ball Tennis Lessons. practice plan.

Let the fun begin!

Brian Lutz and Katya Yegoreychenko

Backhand City
Find Your A-ha Moment

Hint! Need a tennis racket or have questions about the right level for you? Email us: Ask@Backhand-City.com

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Release or Rotate Which Backhand Technique Is Right for You?

Miami, FL-

When learning the backhand tennis students are left to decide if they want a one-handed or two-handed backhand. One is easier to learn for some than others. It depends on a lot on a few factors including: your physique, non dominant hand skills and some personality traits.

Want to learn more about this process and decision?

If you live in Miami sign up for one of our tennis clinics in Coconut Grove.

NOVICE

INTERMEDIATE

If you don’t live here don’t fret. You can take my Red Ball Tennis Lesson course online.

Red Ball Tennis Lessons

In the meantime, check out my one-handed backhand we shot the other day. I think I need to work on my spacing and contact point. : ) #Practice #NeverEnds

Brian Lutz
Brian@Backhand-City.com