John McEnroe – Game Analysis
Watching the professionals play tennis can give you a good insight how to play the game as they do. You can pick up invaluable tips and a number of ways to improve your technique as well as learning strategy and tactics. Review video footage of the matches with your tennis coach or playing partner and […]
Groundstroke Drills
Practicing drills with your tennis coach might not be the most interesting way to improve your technique, but it has been proven that with constant repetition that the brain learns to accept new things. One of the first shots you have to master is groundstroke shots, these are the bread and butter of any player’s […]
Lessons From The Pro’s
Watching professionals and top players at tournaments is always a good indicator how your game is in comparison. Observations whilst you enjoy the play can give you some great tips how to improve your own game.
The Advantage Of Taking Balls Early
It is advisable to introduce the tactical part of playing tennis early in your coaching sessions, to augment the technical and fitness part of your programme. In this blog we will discuss the relevance of the strategy of taking the ball early, this tends to put pressure on your opponent as he will have less […]
Three Different Types Of Tennis Drills
Although tennis drills are lumped together as one activity, they can actually be broken up to three separate components. Your tennis coach will help demonstrate this a little more in detail, but in this blog we hope to demonstrate the difference between them.
Effective Tennis Practice
What makes tennis practice effective? And what does not? Many players use the same routines over and over again and never change, then they wonder why they have stopped improving. Most athletes get the most enjoyment from their sport when they are improving. It is good to remind your tennis coach to keep things fresh […]
Tips To Improve Your Tennis Game
Even if you regularly practice and have sessions with your coach often, sometimes it is good to have a third party or a fresh pair of eyes look at your game. Plus there are many internet sites with a list of ex-pro’s and coaches offering tips and shortcuts for your tennis game. You must however, […]
5 Great Reasons for Tennis Warm Ups
Warming up effectively before you compete in any sport is critical to maximise efficiency and to cut down on injuries. In tennis it is particularly important due to the constant pressure on the player. Discuss with your coach what he advises are the best warm up exercises are suitable to you and your body. We […]
Tactical Tennis Drills
The following drills are really for beginners and intermediate players who already have the basics and solid ball control, but need to work on improving spin and decision making skills. Basic tennis tactics focus on moving the opponent, and in order to do that the players must be accurate with their shots and you which […]
Master Your Game With Your Mind
For a long time now sports psychologists and sports coaches have recognised the connection between the mind and playing sport effectively. One such psychologist demonstrated the role of the mind in learning and playing tennis and how in a lot of cases it is the biggest obstacle in reaching peak performance. He formulated a list […]
