

Look Ball, Think Target
Targets. This could be a short post. 2 words. "Have one." But I'll elaborate. A target is an integral element to every shot on the...


Split and Manage
I think the single most important habit for a tennis competitor is learning to manage time better by consistently executing the properly...


The C Factor
Confidence. There are a lot of great definitions but I like this one: " a feeling of self-assurance arising from one's appreciation of...


That's the point.
As we discussed in an earlier post, our HP program utilizes a concept best descr ibed as " Read the Hurt!" The origin of this is a...


Double Trouble
That's what you want your opponents to think of you and your partner - Double Trouble. Though the overwhelming majority of recreational...


Watch and Learn...
As the new year kicks in, so does the Grand Slam schedule. That gives rise to staying up all hours, wearing out the DVR, and catching as...


Success at Eye Level
Over many years of teaching the volley, I have often asked the player "will you hold the racquet at your favorite point of contact when...


Top of the Bounce
In the High Performance setting, you will often hear coaches urging players to get to the "top of the bounce." Let's look at what...


Eat To Win
Over my adult life, I have steadily made many moderate to major changes in what and how I eat. I often say, I wish that when I was a...


"Read The Hurt !!!"
This is a tactic, a philosophy, and a command we use often. It is about reading and recognizing that your shot has hurt, or...