Using Disguise

Using disguise Tennis shots today need to be disguised and well directed to take advantage of the opponent’s weaknesses. The slice backhand shot is a great example for players to develop because of the disguise. The players practice the same movement of the racquet...

Tips for the High Bouncing Ball

Tips for the high bouncing ball The top players today develop topspin on shots from the baseline that are bouncing 6-8 feet up from the court. The challenge here is how to take the ball in an effective manner. Players today back up to the fence and try to strike the...

Stroke Production : What is It

Stroke production : what is it? The skill development, performance, and mechanical proficiency, with form under match conditions. The strokes and movements of arms, body, racquet, feet, that allow us to execute tennis shots utilizing control, power, spin and placement...

Why Goals that are Result Based Hinder Performance

Why goals that are result based hinder performance. The best players in the world enter every match with a goal of performing well in certain areas of their game. The outcome of that performance is sometimes winning the battle. Now if the player has a goal of winning...

How do I Concentrate Better

How do I concentrate better? Dealing with the human condition the four specific area of concentration are: Watch the ball Leave the opponent’s racquet Leave the ground Point of contact (keep head down) Exaggerate the follow-through Stroke smoothly (as opposed to “hit...

Tennis is the Production of Strokes and Mechanics

Tennis is the Production of Strokes and Mechanics Tennis is the production of strokes and mechanics that allow you to utilize the strategies during the match. “As a child I was at the mercy of my impulses. As an adult I am a slave to my habits”. (Og Mandino) The...