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What Style Should You Play?
Today's lesson topic is all about singles strategy. Specifically, which style of play is best to use during a match? John wrote in and told me that he was having an
What Makes Topspin?
What causes topspin to occur exactly? In today's lesson I'll show you the three things necessary to create topspin as well as a simple drill that you can use at home
How to Hit on the Rise – Taking the Ball Early
Being able to hit "on the rise" is an amazingly powerful tool. One that should be part of your tennis game! When you can take the ball early you can: 1.
Defeat a Net Rusher – Singles Strategy
You won't face a whole lot of net rushers in your singles play but when you do it's extremely important to have the skills necessary to defeat them! In today's strategy
How to Return a Lefty Serve
Returning a lefty serve on the ad side can be one of the most difficult things to do in tennis! Today I answer a question about how to do it during
Doubles Strategy – When to Poach
When is the right time to poach when you're playing doubles? That is the topic of today's video tennis lesson! I've many times heard it suggested that you should make your
Myth Busted – “Carve the Ball” for Serve Spin
"Feel" vs "Science" Video - Click Here! It seems to be pretty common knowledge that you should "carve the ball" to get spin on your serve, either a slice or a
“Feel” vs “Science” – Which is Best?
I've received a lot of comments in response to my current "Myth Buster" series that go something like this: "Why are you bad mouthing teachers who want to say that a
Myth Busted – “Over the Top” for Topspin
Today we're going to examine exactly how accurate the advice of "hit over the top" of the ball is when it comes to creating topspin. I'll be studying the topspin forehand
“Wrist Snap” Myth Busted – Serve Lesson
If you've been around tennis any length of time at all you've undoubtedly heard somebody (either a player or coach) suggest that "wrist snap" is super important to a good serve.
Tennis Elbow Treatment – Video 3 of 3
If you haven't already watched the first two videos in this series be sure to do so FIRST! Video 1 - Tennis Elbow Stretches - Click Here! Video 2 - Tennis
Tennis Elbow Treatment – Video 2 of 3
Once you've completed the stretches exercises featured in the first video of this series then it's time to strengthen your forearm to fully rehabilitate that tennis elbow! Video 1 of 3
