It has been proven, again and again, that the return of serve is the most under-practiced, underappreciated shot in all of tennis for how imperative it is for every player. And that little secret has cost many players, seasoned and new, old and young, a lot of success. But the secret is out. And now …
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Science Meets Sports We’ve all seen the impact technology has had on tennis. Players are more informed. Their training is better. And they have access to the best gear, equipment, and tools. And because of that, players are much better than ever before! The game has really taken off and is constantly being pushed and …
Learning and fixing strokes the easy way Like water is directed to flow through a pipe, it’s possible to guide the strokes of new tennis players as well as correct misdirected swing patterns of others. The “guidance systems” method being described is commonplace in dozens of activities in everyday life, but infrequently invoked for good …
How a parent or tennis coach can build confidence Tennis is all about quick decisions, and we all know that decisiveness is the fruit that grows on the tree of self-confidence. On a tennis court, the proverbial “can-do” attitude is ripe with potential. And, since this trait is more nurture than nature, positive reinforcement from …
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Playing better with visual guides What we see guides our movement and behavior thousands of times every single day. Whether they be lane dividers on a highway, crosswalks at an intersection, a welcome mat to clean our shoes, or the refrigerator handles that tell us where to grab and pull to open, it’s the same …
