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10 Tips to Winning the Warm Up
Use the warm up to learn about your opponents game. Look for the following clues: What type of grips do they use? What type of shots do they prefer? Is their forehand or backhand stronger? What types of spin did they use? How effective is their footwork? What height do they prefer on the forehand [...]
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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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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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Where does Power come from?
What are the secrets of power? – Not trying but let it flow…. 1. Just the thought of hitting “hard” will make you tense up and grip the racquet tightly. This does the exact opposite or what you are trying to achieve – it takes away your power. 2. Tension (level 4 or 5 on [...]
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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 [...]
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5 Winning Keys to Lobbing, pt 2
Welcome to part two of 5 Winning Keys to Lobbing. Below are tips three and four. 3. 5 Tips on where to Lob 1. Always aim lobs over the opponents backhand side (notice if they are left handed) 2. Few players have the strength or timing to power a backhand overhead – even on a [...]
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5 Winning Keys to Lobbing, pt 1
1. Lob with a Purpose – there are two main reasons to lob: 1. To win the point 2. To get out of trouble The Offensive Lob Offensive Lob is designed to win the point. 1. Aim point – about 10 feet over the opponents head – hit quickly so they have little chance to [...]
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