Peter Fryer
Tennis Instructor
Education
- LLB, Law, Queen's University of Belfast
- BA, Honours Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), Modern Languages, Queen's University of Belfast
Professional Achievements
- Editor at LoveTennisblog.com
- Featured author in The Telegraph - “Tried and Tested Best Tennis Rackets”
- Featured author in The Independent - “Best Tennis Shoes”
- Featured author in Tennis Tonic - “Tennis in the Portuguese Sunshine”
Certifications & Organizations
- Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) Certified Teaching Professional
- GRSA Certified Tennis Stringer
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Co-authored Articles (21)
How to
Improve Reaction Speed
Whether you want to improve your reaction time in a competitive sport or react with superhero speed while gaming, working on your reflexes is a great habit to keep up throughout your life. It’s a fun one, too: you can ...
How to
Play Tennis
Have you always wanted to learn to play tennis, but you've been unsure of where to start? Do you love watching Rafael Nadal or Serena Williams dominate the courts, and hope to be just like them? Playing tennis can help y...
The Beginners’ Guide to Playing Racquetball
Learn how to serve, rally, & improve your shots in racquetball Racquetball can be a great way to exercise while building relationships with your friends or colleagues. The sport is relatively simple to learn and can be p...
How to
Smash in Badminton
If you only play badminton for fun, you might not realize that there’s more to it than hitting the shuttlecock (also called a “birdie”) back and forth across the net. To step up your game and add some brutality to ...
How to
Grip a Tennis Racket
The way in which you grip a tennis racket determines how the ball will behave when hit. There are 6 popular tennis racket grips, all of which have their place and purpose within the game. Once you've mastered the contine...
How to
String a Tennis Racquet
Tennis racquets are built to withstand intense activity on the court, absorbing sunshine, sweat, water and the force of tennis balls traveling at high speeds. The strings are the most important part of a tennis racquet a...
How to
Hit a Tennis Forehand
The forehand is an essential shot in any successful tennis match. It is usually the first shot players learn because the forehand stroke comes naturally to most people. By practicing proper forehand techniques, top playe...
How to
Keep Score for Tennis
Tennis has one of the strangest scoring systems in the sporting world, but it is arguably one of the most fun sports to play. The good news is that once you learn the scoring system, you will not have a hard time remembe...
How to
Win at Badminton
Badminton is a fun sport and a great form of exercise. Being a knockout badminton player requires serious practice and a strong mind. You need to improve your physical ability as well as your ability to think strategical...
How to
Strengthen Hands
Tips and tricks to strengthen your fingers, hands, wrist, and grip You use your hands throughout the day every day, but you may not think about exercising them to make them stronger. However, by doing simple hand and wri...
How to
Serve a Tennis Ball
Every point in a game of tennis begins with a serve, so if you want to be able to hold your own on the court, then you've got to master the tennis serve as quickly as possible. The basic serve is called a flat serve, but...
How to
Become a Professional Tennis Player
Your guide to gaining all the necessary skills to go pro in tennis Tennis is a highly competitive and popular sport that many people around the world enjoy every day. But while most people enjoy tennis as a past time or ...
How to
Clean Tennis Balls
Whether you use tennis balls as a toy for your dog or you’re an avid tennis player, they probably get pretty dirty from time to time. You can wash your tennis balls by hand or in the washing machine.
How to
Play a Tennis Tiebreaker
In tennis, there are games, sets and matches. To win a game, you must score four points and have a two point lead. To win a set, you must win six or more games and have a two game lead. To win the match, you must win ...
How to
Hit a Kick Serve in Tennis
Topspin serves, commonly known as “kick serves,” are a popular and effective tennis serve. A successful kick serve will hit your opponent’s side of the court and bounce shoulder-high, where your opponent will strug...
How to
Hit a Slice Serve in Tennis
Ready to take your tennis game to the next level? A slice serve is a way to curve the ball to the side, forcing your opponent to scurry across the court to hit back after you serve. We’ve put together a handy guide to ...
How to
Choose a Tennis Racquet
Whether you're a beginner hitter or dreaming of becoming the next tennis champion, buying a tennis racquet will make a big difference for your game. All tennis racquets aren't created equally, and they all have their pro...
How to
Hit a Tennis Ball
Looking to become the next Andre Agassi? Hold on there, it might take some time. But if you have realistic goals, tennis can be fun and not too difficult to learn. There are several fundamental strokes that beginners can...
How to
Hit a Backhand
Are you having trouble hitting a backhand? The backhand is a shot from your non-dominant side and can be very intimidating for those working on their tennis play. By using proper technique you can be on your way to perfe...
How to
Improve Eye Hand Coordination
Improving eye-hand coordination is an ongoing task that tunes many of your fine motor skills.. Children are taught how to improve eye-hand coordination as early as 4 months old through exploring or toys and games. These ...