Let’s pause for a moment and look deeper at what truly drives progress in this sport. Tennis rewards the players who don’t just hit the ball, but understand the game at its core. When you strip away the noise, real growth comes from grasping a few essential pillars that every player must master. Here’s how that understanding gets broken down: 1. How to hit your strokes correctly. 2. Where to hit the ball from basics to advanced placement. 3. What strategy is and what is sui

The 2 handed Backhand is one of the most steady, reliable, simplistic, and least complicated shot in the sport of tennis. Why? Well to be honest, there is not much that can go wrong with this shot. Understanding of course the proper mechanics and stroke production. The 2 handed stroke can only do so much. In turn, this becomes a benefit and a crutch. The benefit lies in the fact that since it typically is not used as a weapon (barring those outlier backhands of Djokovic,

Tennis is an amazing sport. It’s rare to find someone who has picked up a racket, played a few times, and decided never to play again. There’s a special pull to this game. A bug that captures people of all ages, skill levels, body types, and aspirations. Just as soccer is seen as a globally celebrated sport, tennis, in my opinion, transcends all others in its universal appeal. Anyone, anywhere, can pick up a racket and begin. See post: Tennis: Lifelong sport Tennis IS truly

There are a few key concepts in tennis that must be understood early on to find success at any level you aspire to reach. At the most fundamental stage of development for competitive point play, we begin with what I call the 5 Golden Rules of Tennis . The essential foundations that guide how players think, move, and perform on the court. Hustle for EVERY ball Run for every shot, no excuses. Train your mind to believe your legs can reach every ball. NEVER hit defense in the

Following your personalized dynamic warm-up , this routine will lead to significant improvement and consistency throughout the rest of your practice or training session. 🟢 Phase 1: Mini Tennis — 5 mins (5/50) Play mini tennis with topspin + slice  variations. Objective:  Get a feel for the ball and re-establish control early. 🔵 Phase 2: Baseline Hitting — 7 mins (12/50) Focus on high looping spin  rallies at 70% power . Goal:  95% consistency — virtually no shots into the n

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These 4 are the most crucial factors in one's ability to improve and rack up wins in this sport. Fitness Fitness is the umbrella concept that allows all four factors to function together and support peak performance at any given moment. We can understand fitness as the ability to last through a full match with: The ability to perform well until the very last point. The ability to maintain mental focus and resilience because the body is not breaking down. The slowest possible

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