Tennis Training

Drive down some random streets in suburban American and portable soccer goals and basketball hoops are a common sight. What you don’t see is anything for tennis, no small nets, rebounders, or backboards. This has to change if we want to witness a larger next generation of tennis players and coaches … [Read more...] about Driveway Tennis

Last fall I introduced the high school girls’ tennis team to a structured approach to training with various focus strategies for improved mental performance.   My contention is using one of these focus strategies could be especially helpful on the big points or in closing out a match.  The focus … [Read more...] about On-Court Focus Strategies to Get Out of Your Own Head

The serve is clearly the most frequently hit shot in tennis and is therefore the most important. No doubt about it. For a more effective serve, whether you hit it flat or with spin for more control, racquet speed is essential. Simply put, the faster you swing your racquet, the more effective your … [Read more...] about The Runway Approach to Powerful Serving

INTRODUCTION Ever hit a great approach shot and come to the net but can’t seem to consistently finish the point? I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve hit what I thought was a great, firm, deep volley only to have my opponent defeat my good intentions by easily reaching it and then pass or … [Read more...] about Short Volleys

Selecting a tennis coach that fits you and your family is not an easy task.  Reasonably, many simply look for convenience.  “Oh, this coach is local, I’ll give them a call!”  I don’t think anyone can blame them.  Especially when the pressures of work, routines, errands, and family-life … [Read more...] about Everything You Need to Know About Selecting a Tennis Coach