It was a slow burn.



I was having a great time hitting with my good friend one Saturday afternoon.  



We were ripping cross court forehands, down the line backhands, and having so much fun doing it.



Well, that day STARTED very fun.



It ended a very different way.



It came time, like it usually does, to play a set.



Isn't it interesting how there can be a…

What to do between points.

4 easy steps to help you play your best!

You've seen those shirts and banners everywhere, right? 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFfaz5mL6HQ

"Keep calm and eat breakfast".  Or whatever the call to action might be.

The slogan has gone viral, and the message is pretty clear.  Just stay…

THWACK!!!

Isn't that the sound you WANT on your volley?

Picture this...

You're playing doubles on a beautiful friday evening. As the sun sets, you feel a cool breeze comforting your skin after a rigorous opening to your match.

It's the final round of a local tournament, and you're at 5-4, up a set, and your partner is serving at match point!  

He cracks a POWERFUL serve right down the T.  

Your opponent scrambles to frame the ball back…

Hey guys,

I made a video to help you all get a little more pop in your strokes.  If you like this video, drop me an email at ramon@ramonosatennis.com and sign up for my newsletter where I give away free tips to take your game to the next level!

Have a great day!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wI8wPAc-McI

Sweaty palms, gasping for air, my knees were shaking under the bright UCSD lights. How could a day so irresistably beautiful turn into a nightmare?



I was up 5-1 at the Intramural championships and dominating this guy with my crushing groundstrokes and swift transition game.  If it weren’t for the fact that I didn’t have a swiss accent, I could have sworn I was Roger Federer that night.  I was feeling unstoppable.  Every shot I hit was…