by Scott Nichols | Jul 26, 2012 | Tennis Tips, Tennis Tips from Scott
Overhead Smash Placement Successful overhead’s come from practice and using the correct technique; being prepared, square to the ball, right grip, fluidness, reach up and follow-through. Funny though their is one important element several players miss,...
by Scott Nichols | Jul 25, 2012 | Tennis Tips, Tennis Tips from Scott
“T” Serve is Most Effective First you must have rhythm and fluidness with your serve. Then comes consistency, some spin, control and maybe even power. However, PLACEMENT on the serve is most important. Serving wide is effective, but even though the...
by Scott Nichols | Jul 24, 2012 | Tennis Tips, Tennis Tips from Scott
Double break on volley Whether your volleying with the forehand side or backhand side, make sure your racket head is above your wrist and grip. This is easiest to do with a continental grip, however, several recreational players use eastern forehand grips or even a...
by Scott Nichols | Jul 20, 2012 | Tennis Tips, Tennis Tips from Scott
Tennis racket string tension Many players do not understand what the tension of your strings in your racket means. Usually, the player thinks the opposite happens. Statistics show that tight strings create control and loose strings create power. Also, tight strings...
by Scott Nichols | Jul 19, 2012 | Tennis Tips, Tennis Tips from Scott
String Eyes on Your Volley As I teach 5-6 year old juniors the volley technique, I have a lot of fun dressing up my tennis racket with glasses on the string and a ‘worm’ shock absorber as a mouth, to make a face with eyes. I say to student that when the...
by Scott Nichols | Jul 18, 2012 | Tennis Tips, Tennis Tips from Scott
Successful Lobbing As I watch many players hit lobs, most levels hit the lob as a ground stroke, but just higher and some time with excessive topspin. These players are trying to win the point right away. I believe a lob sets you up for the next shot and at that point...
