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Andy Roddick loses to 6′6 Croatian in 5 sets but stands just as tall.
Andy’s match was a sports psych’s dream. Andy played a deliberate style early in the match but the 20 year old opponent is very smooth and athletic with a dream backhand. It appeared early on that Andy was not serving his best. He had been well around the 70% mark and lots of free points [...]
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Ball Machines – Using them for Doubles Practice
Ball machines are great for practicing your doubles shots – if positioned correctly.
5 things NOT to do when using a ball machine:Do not place the ball machine on the baseline in the center of the court
Do not have the ball machine oscillate from deuce court to ad court
Do not use the ball machine to practice [...] -
This will be my last update from Aussie Land…
Today was another great day and we finally had sunshine – yeah… I took the tram to Rod Laver and was able to get in straight away.
Met with the Tennis Australia group that ran the Australian Coaches Conference and thanked them for making it such a great experience. I went to the players tunnel and [...] -
Australian Open Update #2
This is my third day in Melbourne as a speaker and my first time to Australia. It has been an awesome experience…..
Today I walked about 6 blocks from my hotel on Russell St down to the tram (trolley) which I took over to Hysense Arena. I am the 2nd presenter today on Hysense and they [...] -
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 focused [...] -
“I” Receiving Formation – Both Back
**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. The receiver (let’s say – deuce court) is in regular receiving position. The receiver’s partner is positioned [...] -
Begin with the End in Mind
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 [...]
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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, second [...] -
Coaching your young player after a loss….
The last thing I want to hear as a player when I come off the court is a dissertation about the match I just lost. I dread hearing about how well I played, what happened when I almost had the match and all other well intended comments. Give me a few moments to [...]
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Present Yourself for the Win – Posture and Attitude
Whenever we enter into a competition, our greatest opponent can be ourselves. We will misguide ourselves into thinking we are doing something we aren’t. For many, when faced with the realization that this is happening, will bridge the gap and improve greatly as an athlete and player. The one thing that is vital for finding [...]
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