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Why I Haven’t Been Posting And What’s Coming Next
I need to be real with you for a minute. If you've been following Essential Tennis for any length of time, you've probably noticed things have slowed down
Confused About Tennis Strings and What’s Best
I get asked about tennis strings more than almost any other equipment question, and honestly, I totally understand why. Walk into any tennis shop or browse online, and
One of the Worst Volley in Tennis
Step across and punch is one of the most common instructions I hear players repeat back to me when they talk about volley technique. It’s also one of
The Most Embarrassing Miss of My Tennis Career
I’ve been playing tennis for over 30 years, and in that time I’ve missed a lot of shots. Easy shots. Hard shots. Shots I probably should have made.
Transform Your Tennis Strokes in 7 Days
I recently worked with a student who transformed his forehand in just seven days without taking a single lesson. Now before you think this is some kind of
You’re Using the Wrong Tennis Ball for Your Game
I recently did something I've been wanting to do for years, I put tennis balls to the ultimate test. Here's why this matters: most recreational players are wasting
The ONE Cause of All Your Tennis Mistakes
I need to tell you something that might surprise you. After working with tennis players through my videos, podcasts, and coaching, I've discovered that nearly every tennis mistake
Should Tennis Players Switch to Pickleball?
I recently took a lesson from a high-level pickleball coach and then played several hours of doubles to see what all the fuss is about. Was it enough
7 Signs You’re Paying for USELESS Tennis Lessons
Every single day, thousands of tennis lessons happen around the world that don't move the needle at all for the student taking them. Are you one of those
Hit Your BEST Overheads with Consistency and Power
I was working with Susan on her overhead recently, and she asked me a question that I hear all the time: "Was that the best batch of overheads
The Real Power Source for Your Backhand Volley
I was working with Janice recently on her volleys, and within the first few minutes of video analysis, I spotted something that I see in probably 80% of
What Tennis Lessons Are REALLY For
I recently had a conversation with Joel Chasnoff, my co-author on our book Essential Tennis, that I believe every serious tennis player needs to hear. Joel had just
