Instead of just using the hand, players created a leather glove so that they could take more control when hitting the ball with their hands. As time went by, a wooden stick was added to the glove which led to the birth of the tennis racket. Meanwhile, the ball also had also evolved from solid wood to softer balls that are now used today. In the 1800's it was outrageous to have skirts worn above the ankle. If you have period films in the 1800's setting, you would be able to observe that most women wore corsets and empire cut dresses. The main purpose of these designs were to 'hide a woman's legs! It was not until 1922 that the skirts became less-restrictive. It consists of 202 national tennis associations. Twelve national associations established the International Lawn Tennis Federation (ILTF) in Paris, France on 1 March 1913. In 1924 it turn out to be the officially accredited organization with authority to be in-charge of lawn tennis all over the world. Someone who will play the game indoors should sue regular duty tennis balls. If the game is done in a clay or grass court, extra duty ones will be needed. If the tournament is in a place in the mountains, this is the time high altitude versions will be brought out. The person can check out what type of ball is used by reading the label on the can. As the ball falls from its peak, gradually drop your left arm away from the side. 5. Then, straighten your legs by pushing your weight upwards and forwards behind the racquet arm. When the ball has fallen 4 to 6 inches, hurl your racquet up to hit the ball 6. While your racquet arm is fully stretched and your weight is channeled on your front foot, hit the ball. Another news on the ATP Tennis in Europe is that they have a new CEO as personified by former UK executive in sports, Andy Anson. Anson has a degree in Mathematics from the University of Oxford and was able to receive his Masters degree in Business Administration in France, Fontainebleau. He will be assuming the ATP Tennis position come April and will replace outgoing Horst Klosterkemper as CEO who oversaw the ATP Tennis in the European region back in 2004.