USPTA Elite Professional Katie Dellich shares a trick on getting students to understand why they shouldn’t hold their racquet so tightly on the volley! Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=perSc63S4pE&list=PLIXGF-OMJolwX3Ey-tPdhi2ZRwzDyM-4r&index=1 Good luck, Rob, USPTA Pro […]
Sam Stosur and Nick Kyrgios have some new friends in Naomi Osaka (French Open) and gymnast Simone Biles (Olympics). Athletes who think that they have failed to live up to […]
We were fortunate to watch several promising juniors compete in the Club Championships over the past several weeks. One parent watching the matches asked this week’s question. What Does it […]
Recently, I have a reoccurrence of the dreaded tennis elbow. What can I do about it? Unfortunately, sooner or later, most of us have to suffer through the dreaded tennis […]
This week’s inquiry comes from a club member participating in our club championships. During the heat of a match, my opponent unexpectedly erupted with incomprehensible outbursts, visibly losing their temper, […]
Brad Gilbert — tennis junkie, junkballer, commentator, coach of legends — had roughly seven minutes to trade his coaching hat for a microphone, to shift from helping Coco Gauff manage […]
The tennis court at Arthur Ashe Stadium appears smooth, but the microscopic structure of sand granules in the acrylic paint significantly affects match dynamics. The size, shape, and density of […]
The mental side of competitive sports is crucial as it directly impacts an athlete’s performance and ability to handle pressure. Developing strong mental resilience, focus, and confidence can often be […]
This week’s question comes from a mid level Badge player. What are the optimal positions on a tennis court during a match? I often find myself in the wrong position […]
This week’s question comes from a mid level Badge player. Where should I stand to receive serve? If I stand too far back, I can be aced out wide particular on the […]
I’ve heard you often refer to a lost point as “a good miss”? Why, you still lost the point!? It’s understandable that you might question the idea of a “good […]
This week’s question comes from a parent of a junior player. “Thank you very much for sharing your doubles strategies. What are some tips for coaching my child in singles?” […]
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