Grips for Volleys

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

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 far as development of their [...]

Do you know your Job Description for Doubles Positions as a Doubles Team?

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

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 focused [...]

What to do when things go bad?

Thursday, April 16th, 2009

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 [...]

Winning in Practice, pt 1

Thursday, January 8th, 2009

“Practicing to win requires rehearsing the tactical situations you will encounter and selecting the correct appropriate response for that situation until you can execute these responses in the heat of match play” …Ken DeHart
Playing the Score
Practice your singles and doubles match with altered scoring situations:

Start all games [...]