by PerErik | Jan 4, 2013 | Tennis Tips
Lobbers by Rick? This week’s tip features USPTA Master Professional Rick Macci reaction time, agility and change of direction. He emphasizes that players need to react with their feet instead of hands, and move through the ball in order to hit volleys effectively....
by PerErik | Jan 3, 2013 | Tennis Tips
The serve by Hank USPTA Professional and former ATP player, says, variety on the serve is key for successful serve-and-volley play. If you become too predictable, the opponent will have an easy time adjusting to your serves. The key is to keep him guessing and off...
by PerErik | Jan 3, 2013 | Tennis Tips
How do kids learn and who’s job is it to keep kids in the game? The fundamentals kids learn at an early age will reflect later in their technique and mind-set. It’s our duty as teaching pros to equip our young students with the proper foundation upon which they...
by PerErik | Jan 3, 2013 | Tennis Tips
Players in wheelchairs? Players in wheelchairs should use these general characteristics to determine their NTRP skill level. The only differences are as follows: Mobility: While players in wheelchairs may have skills that would normally provide them a certain rating,...
by PerErik | Jan 3, 2013 | Tennis Tips
NTRP Playing Style What is a 2.0 playing style? Familiar with basic positions for singles and doubles play; frequently out of position What is 2.5 playing style? Can sustain a short rally of slow pace; modest consistency; weak court coverage; usually remains in the...
