One of my students went from a jammed, tight backhand to a fluid, smooth backhand in just a few minutes, and the fix had nothing to do with technique explanations — it came from a weird training exercise involving a medicine ball. Before I show you the drill, let's talk
I recently worked with a 10-year-old girl on her backhand and what I discovered was something that every single adult competitive tennis player needs to hear. This kid is incredibly coordinated, athletic, and she has a great coach. And yet, she still has technical flaws she's working through. Right off
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 recreational players. Her backhand volley was weak. Not terribly broken, but noticeably weaker than her forehand volley. And like most players dealing
I was working with a student on his backhand, and we discovered the only way to fix your two-handed backhand topspin — something that completely changed his shot in just one session. The crazy part? It's something almost every amateur player gets wrong, and once you see it, you can't
The backhand Volley...a stroke that many tennis players struggle with. Should you use one hand or two hands? Do you feel punchy and lack of confidence? Should you just run around it and hit a forehand? This lesson will show you how to easily master the backhand volley to have
Tennis injuries are common and are painful. Most people just agree that they happen and there isn't much we can do about it, but that's not true. Tennis injuries are happening because you don't have proper technique! They are preventable if you learn how to properly use your body on
Our recent student Mario was getting caught in the trap of trying to muscle his slice instead of letting gravity and his body do the work, turning an otherwise versatile utility shot into an inconsistent liability. Here's how to create a slice that works how you need it, when you
