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Tennis Video 101
Digital video has revolutionized so many aspects of our lives in the past decade, including how we learn and interact as tennis enthusiasts. It wasn’t so long ago that the only way we could view video of tennis players was either on TV or by checking out tapes at your local library. Nationally recognized tennis [...]
Taking movement to the next level
I would like to address a question I was asked in reference to my last blog, “Movement is easy to understand, but tough to do right. It’s one thing to see it and know when each step type should be used, another to be able to feel it on court, and yet another to do [...]
Maximize Movement
Many people claim that the serve is the only shot in tennis that you control from begging to end – of which I won’t necessarily disagree with. However, each player can control their footwork and the aggressiveness of their movement. While a person’s energy will ebb and flow depending on the day, each person is [...]
Why I’m Thankful For Tennis
Today is a Holiday here in the United States called “Thanksgiving”. It’s a time to slow down and reflect upon everything that we have to be thankful of which, if we’re honest, is a great deal no matter what circumstances happen to surround us. Below I’d like to briefly write about the different aspects of [...]
‘Andre– Oh Andre’, Letter from Home
Dear All,
Andre! How much does it matter that he has disclosed probable abuse of substances by his father? Abuses by his own choice of similar substances? Clever manipulations to avoid being caught? It would be so easy to judge him in whatever way anyone might choose, easy to find blame for his timing of disclosure. [...]
Effort is a Skill
When asked the question “what skills are needed to be a good tennis player” the first things that come to mind for most of us are athletic abilities such as good eye hand coordination, quickness, agility, or strength and flexibility. Other players may cite more cognitive traits such as being a good strategist, picking out [...]
Play Your Strengths
As a teaching professional I get approached by a wide variety of players looking to improve their game. I see it all, from 3.0 club-level hackers to high level college athletes. And while skill and ability levels vary greatly, everybody seems to be guilty of wanting to only practice the exact same thing: their weaknesses.
I’ll [...]
Doubles: Angle Volleys
In doubles the net is the place to be! I’ve written other articles on why moving forward is ultimately the best strategy for you to develop in your doubles game. Today I’m going to talk about one of the big reasons why moving up to the net is a great idea in doubles: greater ability [...]
You Can Improve. Believe It.
If you’re like most of the readers of Essential Tennis I know that you’re extremely passionate about the game of tennis. It isn’t a game that you play just for fun, just to get exercise, or just to socialize with friends. Certainly those aspects may enhance and improve your tennis playing experience as well but [...]
Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
Part of reason why I love tennis so much is that it mirrors life so well. On a daily basis I’m able to teach children and adults alike important lessons that can help them improve not only their game on the court but also their outlook on life.
Just yesterday I was reminded abruptly of [...]
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