Category: Tennis
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Challengers: Hampton’s very own tennis prodigies
By Arun Crowe We often find life at Hampton tough, with the multitude of demands from various teachers and fellow pupils weighing down on our minds and robbing us of our free time. But it is important to remember the wealth of opportunities surrounding us, and that if we organise ourselves well enough, there aren’t…
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From Classroom to Court
By Harry Morris Many Hampton pupils will know Miss Todd (or Mademoiselle Todd if you’re in the French classroom) as a French teacher and Head of Tennis at Hampton. However, what you probably didn’t know was that she was a very talented and successful youth tennis player, and had many amazing highlights, such as her…
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Caleb Weinstein: Tennis at Hampton
By George Scholes What is your favourite way to win a point/match? For me, the most satisfying way is hitting a passing shot – when they have charged the net, are on the offensive and you can hit a passing shot down the line. One of my favourites is also the backhand crosscourt because opponents…
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Courtside: An Insight into Hampton Tennis
By Vishal Saha A multitude of different sports are played here at Hampton – however, one that does not always dominate the sports headlines or gain as much attention is Tennis. Vishal Saha explores the world of tennis and how it works at Hampton. Tennis has grown in popularity over the years at Hampton and…
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OH Athletes in America – Part Four: Adam Hunt
Four down, one to go – in the penultimate instalment of HSC’s America series, Vishal Saha spoke to Hampton alumnus, journalist and former tennis star Adam Hunt OH (2008). When did you leave Hampton and which US University did you decide go to and why? I left Hampton in 2008 and decided to attend Mercer…
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Moving on from Mr Phillips – Mr Baker on a new era of Hampton tennis
By Vishal Saha After former Head of Tennis – Mr Phillips – departed Hampton to move across the Atlantic to the USA, Mr Baker has taken on added responsibility in the sport. He sat down with HSC. As well as being popular among the English department and a keen hockey player, Mr Baker has always had…
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Youth Round-Up: Fulham Boys and St. George’s
The cricket season has begun, and with it, Hampton’s fields are now accompanied by the sound of willow on leather. Cricket U12A kickstart Hampton cricketing careers with eight-wicket victory over Fulham Boys Hampton’s U12A cricket team embarked on their season against Fulham Boys School. The first challenge was getting the penguins off the square after…