Little Known Facts That Influence Your Tennis Game

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

The average length of a point in a match is about 4 seconds.
The tennis court is 3.5 feet longer cross court than it is down the line – safer shot with more court space and less movement to recover-to the middle of “possible returns”.
The tennis ball travels faster and bounces higher when the temperature is [...]

Begin with the End in Mind

Friday, September 25th, 2009

When you begin a point, you need to start with the end in mind…. where do you want the ball to go? You have to select a target. Once you have selected a target…down the line, down the center, cross court or an angle, you can begin to choose the spin and the [...]

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 [...]

A Handful of Strategy…

Monday, February 23rd, 2009

When you are involved in a match and need help deciding what to do, look to your hand for the answer.  Make a fist and then follow these simple directions:
P = In Play Stick up the thumb – the most important part of the hand which stands for “Get the ball [...]

Australian Receiving Formation – Both Back – 1st Point of the Match

Monday, February 2nd, 2009

**This UDF works well at club level play, USTA league play, junior and high school matches as well as college matches.
This (UDF) Unusual Doubles Receiving Formation puts the receiver and partner on the same side of the court.  One player is in the deuce court near the deuce court alley and the other [...]

Winning in Practice, pt 2

Thursday, January 15th, 2009

This is part two in a two part set.
Doubles Situations

The receiving team must lob the return of serve and try to take the net at least twice in each game. This is especially effective when the serving team is serving into the sun.
The serving team must play out of the “I” formation or Australian formation.  [...]

Modified “I” and “I” Formations

Monday, January 5th, 2009

These players like variety and want to get into your head. They like to volley and want to distract you. This formation can be use by the serving team on every point as well as by the receiving team.
Don’t be afraid – pick a target and go for it.
Reasons for the serving team to [...]