4th in a series on countering styles There are two types of attacking styles in tennis: Net rushers and Big Servers. Net Rushers apply pressure by going to the net as often as possible. They get to the net by serving and volleying, coming in off 2nd serves ,or short balls. They rely on the … More Net Rusher Attackers
3rd in a series on countering styles Big forehand baseliners like to dictate rather than react. They are always looking for a short ball to attack. They do this by running around the backhand to hit big forehands. They usually have good serves, and some have good backhands, but they prefer to win points with … More Big Forehand Baseliners
“Each great human accomplishment begins with a dream” – Terry Orlick “The dictionary is the only place where success comes before work” – Vince Lombardi These two statements go a long way to explain what is meant by commitment. Dreams are about ambition, desire, interest, and vision. Turning dreams into reality requires a full commitment. … More Commitment – 2nd in “The Ingredients to Become Successful” series
Your mind is the most powerful thing you have going for you. You can choose to use the power of your mind to do exactly what you want to do, or set the power of your mind aside and settle for less. Most people in life don’t expect much, so, they don’t give much and … More Create A Vision of Who You Want To Be – 1st in a series of articles on “The Ingredients to Become Successful”
Today’s tip is on how effective strategies for Zone 4. As always, leave me your questions or feedback in the comments below.
In this week’s post I show you how you should use Zone 3 to challenge your opponent by either making them move or attacking their weaknesses. Don’t forget, if you have any questions or suggestions, post them in the comments below.
Hi everyone, Sorry to have been absent for a while. I was involved in a new project last year, but I will back to posting on this site regularly starting this week. Leave me a comment, suggestion, or question in the comment box below. I’ll be happy to answer as many as I can. Stay … More Blog Relaunch
According to Sigmund Freud, some people have difficulty dealing with the happiness of fulfillment. Some athletes who readily claim they desire success subconsciously sabotage their own efforts. This may manifest as a pattern of becoming ill or injured just when they are on the brink of making major breakthroughs. Because of the enormous stress associated … More Obstacles to Optimal Performance: Fear of Success
Your Strengths Most players don’t know what having a strength means. You may have a great forehand, but, if as soon as your opponent approaches the net you hit the bottom of the net, your forehand is not a strength. If you can serve 120 mph, but at 5-5, 30-40, you usually double fault, your … More Strategy: Fourth Foundation: You
Today’s post includes a drill you can do on your own to develop the flow split step.
Rhythm & Flow Tennis 