by PerErik | Aug 26, 2012 | Tennis Tips
It’s time to renew our thoughts about the body’s cooling system…..water. The most important nutrient a player needs is water! You can go weeks and even months without certain vitamins or minerals without before noticing an effect, but without adequate water,...
by PerErik | Aug 26, 2012 | Tennis Tips
Power is the bi-product of weight transfer and use of the linkage system in stroke production. The player who keeps his feet on the ground gains more power from the ground reaction force when he or she uses that to transfer strength into the shot. Let’s look at an...
by PerErik | Aug 26, 2012 | Tennis Tips
It’s no secret that tennis players hate to warm up. We just want to play. What we don’t realize is that not warming up can harm our ability to play. Consider for a moment what your body must do soon after you step on the court; bend for a low shot, twist into a...
by PerErik | Aug 25, 2012 | Tennis Tips
Both the offensive and defensive lobs are handy shots to have in your repertoire. Too often, though, players hit both lobs exactly alike. In fact, the two lobs are used for different purposes and should be hit differently. The offensive lob is used when your opponent...
by PerErik | Aug 25, 2012 | Tennis Tips
Keep focused! When you’re at the net in doubles, you have to be alert and prepared for quick action. Yet too many players lose valuable reaction time by turning their heads backward to check on their partner’s shots during a rally. By the time they turn back to face...
by PerErik | Aug 25, 2012 | Tennis Tips
To play smart tennis, you have to play the percentages. That’s because in tennis, more points are won on errors than on winners. So when you’re engaged in a baseline rally, play it smart. Hit deep and wide crosscourt until you get an opening to attack. A crosscourt...
