Neutral Stance Forehand Today, there are two main types of forehands the neutral stance forehand which is traditional and the open stance forehand which is more modern. Both types of forehands are utilized amongst the professional players today and both can be effective at all levels of play. Which Forehand Stance is Best? Tennis teaching professionals … Read more
Tennis Backhand Volley This article explains the differences in the tennis backhand volley compared to the forehand volley. Please refer back to the prior tennis volley posts to review the volley technique if you haven’t already. Tennis Backhand Volley: Non-Dominant Hand The tennis backhand volley is very similar to the forehand volley with a few slight … Read more
Tennis Volley Intro The tennis volley is an essential aspect of the game for every tennis player. The volley can be utilized to shorten the length of a point and put pressure on your opponent. The volley, from a technical standpoint, is a simple compact stroke. However, due to the different variables that can be … Read more
Tennis Footwork and the Tennis Ready Position Tennis footwork is the foundation for preparation on all tennis strokes and arguably the most important aspect of the game. The common theme with all top tennis professionals is that they have outstanding footwork. Many professional players utilize different grips, swing patterns, and styles of play, however, in … Read more
“System for Finding All Tennis Grips” The Importance of Selecting Your Tennis Grip The tennis grip is how you hold the tennis racquet in your hand and impacts every shot you hit in tennis. It is important to know the different grips and the strengths and weaknesses of each so you can determine which grip is … Read more
This tennis lesson with Erica covers tennis shot selection drills for singles that can make the difference between winning or losing a close match. Often times close matches are determined by hitting the right shots at the right time. This can often be confusing with all the decisions you have to make on the court. … Read more
Tennis mistakes happen… Making mistakes in tennis is normal and it is important to have mental toughness to overcome those mistakes. It doesn’t matter your level, total beginners to tour players, mistakes are unavoidable and happen all the time. Every sport whether its basketball, baseball, or golf missing happens. What is more shocking is how … Read more
Introduction When talking tennis with my peers and fellow tennis coaches it became evident that we all had our own preferences on tennis singles strategy. However, none of us had the data to suggest which approach would be ideal. So I decided to do some research and found many valuable resources, one of which was … Read more