All Blog Posts Tagged 'tips' (10)

This is a fun video that demonstrates how to add the right amount of under spin to you slice forehand or backhand. The key is you don't want to add too much cut on your ball, which is what most club players try to do. This exaggerated cut motion results in a ball that floats too much and has no pace.

What you want to do is be…

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Great tennis action already starting in the first week of the new year.  Check out the new things at my site www.racketstringingtips.com and learn about new tennis products, gear and get your stringing business started.

Lots of anticipation leading into the US Open and all eyes are glued on World No.1 Novak Djokovic, the man that can do no wrong or at least can only win.  Rafael Nadal had a handful against the French qualifier but tomorrow will need more to beat a top 10 player such as Fernando Verdasco even though he has a perfect 11-0 record against him.  Novak should have an easier day as he faces a qualifier but this qualifier has been in the top ten himself so Novak better not count out Radak Stepanek…

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See the latest Maria sharapova interview over at the Tennis Channel.  The USTA 10 and Under offers 1 year free USTA memberships to those under 10,  a great way to get the little ones involved.  My take on the Gamma Zo/Gut Hybrid tennis strings at my website (www.racketstringingtips.com) and another good tennis blog of mention (… Continue

I seem to be spending way to much time researching and studying the tennis industry these days so why not share some tidbits and brief notes here.  It looks like Venus Williams is the proud owner of 5 or so Jamba Juice Franchises and will be promoting the brand as well... they do make the best smoothies, the kids love em! 

A new racket brand -'bolt' is entering the market, apparently the racket has a suspension system that keeps the strings off the frame and therefore vibration is…

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As a tennis coach I am always looking for new tennis drills and coaching resources. GlobalTennisCoaching.com is a great site where you will find a collection of tennis drills, coaching tips,tennis fitness drills and lesson plans!

 

If you have any other great tennis coaching sites please list them.

 

For those looking for tennis drills and tips check out www.globaltenniscoaching.com. If you have any other great sites for tennis coaches please list.

 

There are many different muscles that contribute to the velocity and power of your Tennis Serve. And not only does each muscle deserve specific attention, but as a whole the muscles should be trained in a way that together they produce power that begins in your toes and is transferred up your body and out to the ball.



Below is an image that displays specific pivot points during your serving motion and is labeled as each of the main muscle groups are activated in…

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I have been teaching professionally for almost 15 years now, if anyone has any tennis questions on how to fix any part of your game, please let me know and ill see if i can help out..