Why do People Back Up Incorrectly

Why do people back up incorrectly or backpedal on the overhead? The reason people backpedal is because they want to keep their eyes on the opponent and not turned their shoulders and run back. This is the best movement to track the lob and get there...

Why do Tennis People use their Left Hand

Why do tennis people use their left hand on the overhead? The tennis player uses the left-hand as a guide, it helps them lineup,the challenge for you is you cannot face the net. Players when they set themselves do it that alignment would be side on to the net, you...

What is the Hotseat

What is the hotseat ? This position is about a racket and arm’s-length away from the center service line and standing on the service line. This the position players use to cover the middle ball in a doubles situation.

Why do I Hit my Serve with a Bent Arm

Why do I hit my serve with a bent arm? When tennis players hit the serve and the arm is bent it’s because they have the wrong contact point. The contact point -is the point that you strike the ball at the peak of your reach. this will give you maximum leverage...

What Makes a Good Tennis Coach

What makes a good tennis coach? This is the challenge for most players , the subject is extremely complex and very demanding and very few people talk about validity and reliability. This forms the crux of what we in the tennis industry call a certified USPTA...

What Makes up a Great Coach

Let’s look at the checklist of what makes up a great coach? A great coach or teacher understands holistically who this person is, they are able to choose the correct environment and path educationally, they accurately define the challenges and your ability to...