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Stuck at 3.5 for Life?
It happens all the time... a player quickly progress to a 3.5 NTRP rating, only to be stuck there for life. Is this you? Here's your way out! Comments?
Loose or Firm Wrist on Forehand?
Learn how to anticipate your opponent's every move so you can win more matches – Click Here! Develop your psychic powers so you can know exactly what your opponents will do next
How To Open A Can of Tennis Balls
Here's a quick video for anyone who thinks there's only one way to open a can of tennis balls 😉
How To Stop Shanking the Ball
Nothing is more frustrating than developing a case of "the shanks" and regularly mis-hitting the ball. Good news: you've may have developed a bad habit but you don't have to be stuck with it! In the video above I'll show you exactly how to snap out of it.
One Handed vs. Two Handed Backhand
Using one or two hands on your backhand might seem like a negligible difference... But in reality the two are very different shots, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. Here's what you need to know to choose the right style for yourself.
Switching Grips…
You've definitely heard that you should use a different grip for your forehand, backhand, serve, and so on... But what's the point? As it turns out, the grip you use has
Dealing With Pushers
What's the best way to deal with a player who gives you shot after shot with no pace in the middle of the court? Pushers are a really frustrating style of
Mental Match Preparation
What's the best way to prepare mentally for a big match? Should you get yourself hyped up? Calm yourself down? Listen to music? What should your mental approach be? That's the
Perfect Tennis Warmup Routine
Ensuring that your muscles have been stretched and loosened up before play is crucial to avoiding injury and performing your best! If you don't have a warmup routine already, you need
Which Is The Best Footwork Pattern?
Many teaching pros are die-hard supporters of a specific footwork pattern, but which one is best? Step in... Step across... Open stance? In this video I'll show you which one to
How To Control Groundstroke Depth
Deep groundstrokes are a valuable weapon to have in your arsenal whether you're a singles or a doubles player. Unfortunately most players don't know how to control the depth of their forehand and backhand. Not reliably anyway. That's because they're more concerned with hitting the ball harder instead of changing the simple variable that I talk about in this lesson.
How Deep Should You Aim Groundstrokes?
Hitting deep groundstrokes plays a key part in keeping your opponent pinned back and in a defensive position. But how deep should you aim? Too deep, and you risk hitting out; too shallow, and you lose the advantage. Here's a quick video that will help, along with a drill to improve your consistency!
