Ian Plays Singles Points
I finally got out to hit a couple tennis balls today! This video shows a few baseline points that Louis and I played after I filmed some specific strokes for instructional videos. Comments are welcomed.
Tennis Practice: Ground Strokes
Learn how to drill your ground strokes during a practice session on the court. Always make sure to have a target and specific goal in mind as you rally with your practice partner!
Tennis Practice: Mini Tennis
Many tennis players aren't comfortable using "mini tennis" as a way to warm up before a practice session. I strongly suggest that you keep practicing it as a way to build your timing and confidence before hitting full speed shots each time you hit the practice court!
Stupid Tennis Tricks: Frame Bounce
Burn your spare time on the court and amaze your friends after practising the tennis trick in this video. Bouncing the ball on top of your frame may look easy, but it's definitely a challenge!
Overhead Footwork and the Three Step Drop
Moving backwards is not something that us humans do very naturally. This makes sense of course since our bodies are designed to move forward. What does this mean for our tennis games? Moving back to cover a good lob is very often a huge weakness for tennis players, especially doubles players who spend a ton
Doubles: Keep The Pressure On
So often I see amateur players make a good move to attack in doubles only to let their opponents off the hook with the next shot. Watch this great example of how to finish!
Agassi Forehand Technique Analysis
Check out Jay's forehand compared to that of Andre Agassi and see how he can improve his technique.
Doubles Strategy: Return and Volley
Moving into the net is a huge part of doubles strategy. In this video see how you can hit your return of serve simply in order to move forwards more quickly.
Doubles Positioning: Shading
Watch this video to learn how to properly "shade" in doubles. As the ball travels from side to side make sure that you "follow the ball" correctly!
Approaching The Net In Singles
People hit their approach shot and position themsevles in the wrong place all the time while they play singles. In this video Ian explains why hitting down the line is best for an approach shot and also where to stand after you've hit it.