In a recent video, we challenged you to come up with ONE player who hits their serve at the actual peak of the toss (as is commonly claimed). We take a slow motion look at the players who were named, and while a few of them get very close, there
If you can throw a ball, you can hit a good serve – the REAL trick is un-training the bad habits you may have picked up along the way. Here's how to shake them free and get on track towards a bigger, more powerful serve...
Roger Federer is the epitome of good technique – so he must do everything the way your coach tells you to right? Well... no. It turns out, there are 3 things Federer does on his serve that break myths you've probably heard on the court. Here's what they are (and
Nothing will drive your opponent crazy like a heavy, high-bouncing kick serve. So why don't more players have one in their arsenal? Turns out, generating that level of spin can be tricky, but once you know the trick (hint: swing path) you'll realize that hitting a kick serve is more
Want to play tennis? All you need is a racquet, a court and 10 minutes! Getting into tennis for the first time doesn't have to be intimidating – we've laid out how to hit EVERY stroke you need to play the game, and thrown in super super-useful tips to help
After months or even years of taking regular tennis lessons, do you feel STUCK at the same level of play? If so, it's highly likely that the lessons you've been taking are just a bad fit for you and your tennis goals. Here are the top 5 SIGNS that you
If you've been there, you know it's one of the most frustrating things in the world: pouring blood, sweat and tears into improving your tennis game but ending up STUCK. No matter how lost you might feel, there IS a way out, and it starts with addressing the problem. This
Which grip you use in tennis either sets you up for success or failure from the very beginning! That’s why we’ve create this ultimate guide to tennis grips. We explain EVERY stroke in detail including which grips work well, which do not, and which we officially recommend for our students.
This is just the tip of the iceberg! For a comprehensive look at the best way to play in the wind (including your volleys, overheads, and return of serve) check out the new module we just added inside Essential Tennis Academy: http://www.essentialtennisacademy.com There's no way around it - playing in
Ready to get started? Grab your free step-by-step serve action plan to walk you through your next practice session: http://www.serveactionplan.com/ Here's some hard truth: many low level players will never learn how to put a meaningful amount of spin on their serve, and will spend their ENTIRE tennis career gently
