Staggered Doubles
No doubles team can cover the entire court. This is an enduring fact of this format of tennis. There will always be gaps to hit… Read More »Staggered Doubles
Joel Myers
G.O.A.T 2 handed Backhands: 3 elite set up commonalities
There are many ways to hit a 2 handed backhand, and there have been many great 2 handers both currently on tour and in years… Read More »G.O.A.T 2 handed Backhands: 3 elite set up commonalities
Flexible Returning
Being flexible in your return position is a huge key to helping you visually change your opponents landscape, influence the server and help you to time your return better. Here are some options if you are struggling with your return game.
4 Reasons you are getting beaten down the alley in doubles.
4 Reasons you are getting beat down the alley in doubles. Your partners shot isn’t good enough. You are misreading your opponent. You are leaning/moving… Read More »4 Reasons you are getting beaten down the alley in doubles.
Mid court mentality and strategy
If you use your serve, return or ground strokes effectively, you are going to receive short balls from your opponent. Being able to capitalize and… Read More »Mid court mentality and strategy
What strings do the pros use?
Here is the most up to date list of ATP and WTA players string preferences I could find from professional racket stringer Colin. Tennis Pros… Read More »What strings do the pros use?
Scoreboard Pressure
Points in tennis are NOT created equal. Within each game there are multiple score variations that require the careful navigation of risk and reward. This is… Read More »Scoreboard Pressure
Depth before Direction
Depth before direction. There are many different singles strategies that can help win you matches depending on your opponent. However, simplifying singles tennis strategy to… Read More »Depth before Direction
SLICE TO CONTROL THE PACE
The slice is much more than a defensive stroke. It can be used to control the pace of your opponents groundstrokes and turn the tide… Read More »SLICE TO CONTROL THE PACE
Doubles Court Coverage
Cover 1/2 the Alley: Hitting a groundstroke down the line from a cross court ball is statistically the most common error in tennis. Simply put.… Read More »Doubles Court Coverage
