Entries by Rob

The 7 Keys to Longevity

According to aging experts, while extreme measures like transfusing young blood may not significantly extend human lifespan, adopting simple behaviors can help people live healthier for longer, potentially reaching ages […]

Nadal Prematch Ritual

This week’s question comes from a player at the Seaside Championships.  “Isn’t it great to see Nadal is back. He’s such a fierce competitor. My question is, why does Nadal […]

Tennis Strategies

We’ve added a Tennis Strategies page. Competitive tennis revolves around offensive tactics, aiming to exploit your opponent’s weaknesses, mistakes and court positioning. Most tennis strategies rely on thinking about angles, […]

Tennis Glossary: Playing Styles

We’ve added a Tennis Glossary page which includes playing styles. Benefits of describing tennis playing styles when teaching include: 1. Personalized Coaching: Tailors instruction to match a player’s strengths and […]

The Mental Game: Nothing New!

This week’s question came from a Seaside competitor who had trouble coping with match pressure. I was a set up with a break in the second and I couldn’t close […]

Angeball Tactics on the Tennis Court

If you’ve heard of Ange Postecoglou, you’ve almost certainly heard of Angeball. The football philosophy has come to occupy an almost sacred presence in the imaginations of the Australian’s supporters. […]

New Whisperer Website

The Tennis Whisperer was previously part of the Manly Tennis Centre (MTC), a subdomain of the Manly Lawn Tennis Club. Following the ownership transfer of the Manly Tennis Centre,  MTC […]

USPTA Quick Tip: Soft Hands on Volleys | AskThePro

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 […]