The simple rule that wins at every level of tennis is one most players never actually follow. Most everyday players believe the best way to win points is to hit it where their opponent isn’t. I get it, because that shot feels smart in the moment. You think you’ve outtricked
This strategy keeping you stuck at 3.5 is so common, I’d bet money you’re using it right now. It shows up at every level, from 2.5 to 4.5, and it’s quietly costing you matches. The worst part? Most players genuinely think it’s helping them win. The flawed strategy is hitting
Your tennis rating is a lie, and if you're being honest with yourself, you already know it. Unfortunately, most tennis players have this backwards. Your rating isn't about how modern your forehand looks, how many RPMs you're generating, or what grip you use. It's about one thing: results. Let me
When you go for power, does the ball hit the back fence or bury into the net? Most players never actually learn how to hit hard and stay consistent at the same time. One of my students just did, and I'm about to show you exactly how. Last video, you
Your swing looks nothing like Federer's, and it's not because you're not athletic enough, flexible enough, or haven't practiced enough. The real reason is something almost nobody focuses on, because everyone's too busy copying the obvious, surface-level stuff. Beneath every one of Roger's swings is one key element. He accelerates
I've been feeling burned out for a while now, and I think it's finally time to say that out loud. I'm sorry I haven't been more transparent about this sooner. Especially because so many of you have been with me for 16 years now. You're a huge part of what
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz just played an incredible match, and it got me thinking about something almost every recreational player misses. Watch either of them cover the court and you'll notice they never look like they're scrambling. They float. Every direction change looks smooth, almost effortless. That's not luck,
The worst habit in tennis... I recently worked with a student whose second serve had a problem I see all the time. The ball flew in a straight line, made a flat pop sound off his strings, and landed with almost no safety margin. No curve, no dip, no bend.
I have to admit something. I love doubles, and I especially love watching the bad boys play it. So when Nick Kyrgios and Novak Djokovic teamed up together in Australia, I was genuinely giddy. Two career singles players, teaming up, going full chaos mode on a doubles court. I couldn't
I was watching old Nadal matches the other night, the way I do way too often, and something hit me all over again. It's not the topspin. It's not the lefty forehand. It's not the fact that he can rip a winner from ten feet behind the baseline. The real
