Archive for the ‘Strategy’ Category
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12 Tennis Tips to Improve Your Game
1.) How to know if you are ready to start a tennis match? As you warm up for the match, notice if you are able to see the spin on the ball before you meet the ball or if you can see a “yellow streak” into and out of your racquet. If you can see [...]
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Drop Shot – The Weapon of Choice
With the game going to power, bigger and stronger players, the drop shot appeared to be the forgotten shot in tennis. At one point in his early career, even Roger Federer chose not to use this questionable tactic in his match play. Now, it is a signature shot for players like Murray, Federer and even [...]
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Getting the Most Game Improvement for Your Dollar
Lessons and Clinics as a Boomer Tennis Player Find a certified tennis professional – Trust your investment and game improvement to a tennis professional who has been tested and demonstrated the basics of quality tennis instruction. Try a lesson or clinic to see if you connect with the pro’s teaching style. Take instruction with a [...]
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Racquet Mail: Defeating the Inside out Forehand
Racquet Mail: I have a question regarding how to counter the inside out forehand. I’m a 4.5-5.0 player with an all court game, with a two handed backhand. Lately, I have been having trouble with one high level opponent who grew up on clay courts. Typically, we rally a few strokes and then my opponent [...]
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10 Tips to Winning the Middle of the Match
As the match goes on analyze what has happened. Ask these questions: What patterns do they use with their ground strokes to set up points? How do they handle pace and off-pace balls? Are they predictable with where they hit under pressure? Based on their grips, where are their power zones? How many balls are [...]
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10 Tips to Review After the Match
Once a match is over it is extremely important to analyze what went on during the match to improve for your next match. Here are points to consider: What were your best strokes and plays during the match? What were their best strokes and plays during the match? What were your weaknesses in the match? [...]
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Grips for Volleys
Choose the Correct Grip for Your Volley Here are 7 questions you might consider before you start: Is there 1 best grip? What is the experience status of the player – beginner, intermediate or advanced? What is the age of the player? What is the physical strength of the player? What are their aspirations as [...]
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Do you know your Job Description for Doubles Positions as a Doubles Team?
It is difficult to perform well at work, home or play, when you are not knowledgeable or confident in your job description. Too often players and partners on a doubles team are not aware or confident in their job description. Great teams like the Bryan brothers talk between points, keep each other pumped up and [...]
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Winning the Warming Up – in The Warm Up
When you go to the court to play your next doubles match, take control of the match from the beginning. Introduce yourselves to your opponents. Spin the racquet before beginning the warm up so you will be on the correct side when warming up and know the serving order as to who will serve first, [...]
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What to do when things go bad?
My forehand/backhand keeps missing wide? Select a target rather than just cross court. Select a safer target 2-3 feet inside the lines. Keep you eyes still until you see the blur of your racquet go past your eyes – looking up re-directs your shot. Align your feet to get better position so your swing is [...]
