Heat and humidity have a significant impact on elite athletes, particularly tennis players at tournaments like the Australian Open. Key points include: 1. **Heat as an Invisible Adversary**: Elite tennis […]
This week’s question comes from a visitor to the Australian Open in Melbourne. “Can you suggest one legged balance exercises to improve balance and ball watching similar to what I […]
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Maintaining mental sharpness as you age involves various factors: 1. **Exercise:** Regular physical activity, especially aerobic exercises, promotes blood flow to the brain, reducing cognitive decline. Engage in activities like […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Exercise in older age is high on the agenda, but the idea that with age comes bags of time and a desire to ‘get out there’ isn’t true for a […]
The initial players profiles are hot linked at https://www.tenniswhisperer.com/profiles/players/ Profiles are password protected,
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. […]
This week’s question comes from a mid level club member. “With 2024 Badge about to start, what are some simple strategies I can use to improve my doubles play?” Overall, […]
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 […]
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