As we head into the final weeks of the high school tennis season, it’s a good time to consider the importance of athletics, both in school, and out. Sports are a powerful force that go beyond the realm of fitness, and become the basis for bringing people together; empowering one’s sense of self, and providing […]
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6 Simple Ways to Be a Better Tennis Coach
We have all either had, or have heard, about that overbearing coach that yells at their students when they make mistakes. Maybe they used negative reinforcement throughout their instruction. Some people might defend the coach by praising their knowledge and expertise. However, teaching tennis technique, and proper form, is actually the easiest part of being […]
Tennis Conditioning Drills that Bring Focus and Purpose
On Court Tennis Conditioning Drills Here are some tennis conditioning drills that Chris Ferguson and myself do regularly to push ourselves on the court. Recommended Areas of Focus when doing Tennis Conditioning Drills The drill has to be challenging. Just enough so that we are pushed out of our comfort zone and need stretch our abilities […]
Warm Up Tennis Drills for Pre-Match Play
Warm Up Tennis Drills Warm up tennis drills are a great way to structure a tennis warm up at all levels of play. We have all seen a group of friends or a family step out onto the tennis court and start hitting groundstrokes from the baseline for a few minutes and call out, “Let’s […]
Measuring Grip Size – Selecting a Tennis Racquet Grip
The Common Question One of the common questions that arise when selecting a tennis racquet is, “what is my grip size?” It is a very good question and one that should be determined prior to selecting your tennis racquet. You wouldn’t work out or play tennis in shoes that were too big or too small […]
Novak Djokovic Diet
Flashback: Novak Djokovic to 2010 Who would have thought changing the Novak Djokovic diet would make all the difference… Think back to 2010 and earlier matches, when Djokovic would reach the later rounds of tournament play and appear to be playing exceptional tennis but when the match got extended or turned into a battle it seemed his […]
Taking the Ball Early on the Rise in Tennis
Taking the Ball Early: The “Go To” Mindset Taking the ball on the rise in tennis is a mindset that takes focus and determination. Moving to the ball is demanding on the body and takes much more effort than waiting for the ball. That is why so many recreational players tend to wait for the ball, […]
How to Hit a Tennis Return of Serve
Tennis Return of Serve: Importance The tennis return of serve is the second most important shot in tennis behind the serve. The first shot you hit in half the games you play will be the return of serve. Most players would be satisfied neutralizing their opponents serve with their return. Others have developed their return […]