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Tossing hand and path of the toss until impact
The unbelievable range of movement variations is particularly evident on serve. In this article, we first look at the variation in Nadal and Dimitrov, at what height the ball is released (at a...
Men at Work
The main difference between top players and the rest. Here is some video footage from Domink Koepfeer at work. The drills are quite common, they focus primarly on intensity, rhythm, serving plus...
Who are the Best Coaches in the World?
What does the term “best coaches in the world” really mean? Are they the most knowledgeable coaches? Are they the ones responsible for the high level of play of top players? What about all the...
Practical Mental Training
The following video provides a summary of the mental game along with several simple yet very effective tips and ideas to help you play more relaxed, confident and focused....
Approaching the Net Successfully
Playing tactically solid tennis requires you to understand the odds and constantly hit the shot that will give you the best chance of winning the point. Here are a few ideas to help win more...
Beating a Pusher
No one likes to play a pusher. It is frustrating to face a player that keeps sending the ball back, back and back. Pushers do not play to win the points, they just keep returning your shots...
Passing Shot Fundamentals
Facing someone charging the net can be intimidating, but understanding the following tactical concepts will help you win more points against net rushers. Here are some important fundamental...
A Letter to Parents – Why Tennis?
Through this letter, I would like to invite every parent to introduce their children to tennis. It is one of the best things you can do to enrich their lives....
10 Rules to Win More Points Against Net-Rushers
Here are ten practical and effective rules to beat net-rushers...
10 Rules to Win More Baseline Exchanges
One of the greatest mistakes players make is practicing to hit the ball better instead of practicing to win. For many players learning to play tennis means learning to hit the ball, so they...
How to Win More of the Key Points in the Match
Winning key points consistently is what separates the top players from the rest. In key points one needs to play the odds. The following ideas will improve your chances in these determinant situations....
Practicing to Win
One of the greatest mistakes players make is practicing to hit the ball better instead of practicing to win. For many players learning to play tennis means learning to hit the ball, so they...