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Maintaining a quiet upper-body above a hyperactive lower one can increase your success at retrieval, control and power on the court
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How the tennis stroke known as the slice can add a dimension of both offense and defense in our shotmaking
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In a discussion with Gary Bala of TimelessTennis.net, we reflected on the men's Grand Slam championships of 2014 and considered how those results will affect the coming year on the ATP tour.
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Children and tennis—teach them well and let them lead the way
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The power of the THREE basic ingredients for the success of any player
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Just as important as going into a match with a plan is the ability to adjust to the circumstances.
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What return, on our investment of time, do we get from watching the majors—the longest tennis matches of the year?
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Should our youth settle on team sports, individual sports, or some combination of both?
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Special guest Gary Bala of timelesstennis.net joins me to reflect on the 2012 tennis season with an eye on 2013 predictions.
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Listen and enjoy this festive tune–put to words–about what a tennis court means to me and many others.
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Is tennis success tied to massive variety or repetitive mediocrity?
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When you get down to the true principles of tennis, kid or adult doesn't matter.
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Let's review various ways to keep score on a court.
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We take a look at the clay court swing as an indication of those with opportunities at Roland Garros.
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Look back on your humble beginnings and appreciate all that you now take for granted on the tennis court.
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Keep your eyes and ears open on the court and be an opportunist whenever possible
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A few basic characteristics to look for when considering a tennis teacher
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Dividing the court into three zones may help guide our shotmaking decisions.
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Softer, slower, and lower bouncing balls are NOT just for kids anymore!
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What impact will coach Ivan Lendl, and his background, have on Andy Murray?
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Gary Bala (of TimelessTennis.net) and I discuss the health reasons to play tennis, review 2011, and look toward tennis in 2012.
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Adjusting our swing path to keep the ball in play.
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A holiday classic that suggests tennis for fitness and health
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In this second session of looking at costly on-court errors, we look at mistakes that may surprise you.
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We'll take a look at Tennis Magic: 150 Magic Tricks Designed to Supercharge your Game
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Former Grand Slam winners still compete and are far from "out-to-pasture"
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Will the widening gap between pros and recreational players be harmful to the game, and how do teaching professionals approach the issue with their students?
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How the suffering of Bad days makes us appreciate the Good ones
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The angle the racquet face meets the ball may be just the attitude you need for success on your groundstrokes
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Author Geoff Colvin of Talent Is Overrated shows us the best way to maximize our practice sessions through Deliberate Practice.
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The clock face, and its parallel to principles of good strokes
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We take a look back at thirty years of Wimbledon magic.
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Tennis offers action measured by-the-hour instead of by-the-minute!
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Applying language arts techniques to our tennis game.
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10-and-under tennis is the learning revolution to help create future US champions.
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Understanding the ATP European swing on the red dirt
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We'll take a look at the why and how of shot execution errors
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What makes the serve work, and how important is it in your game?
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A review of Tennis Night in America featuring the likes of McEnroe, Lendl, Agassi and Sampras competing at the BNP Paribas Showdown in Madison Square Garden
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Learning the difference between a strategy and a tactic and how they interact with one another
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Offense or defense can be determined by distance from the baseline
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Trade your racket and controller for some dice and hot chocolate.
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Let's evaluate how both you and I did with our tennis games in 2010.
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My way of passing on some festive cheer. Happy holidays to you and yours.
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Tennis gift ideas and those off-beat purchases missed in mainstream shopping
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An interview with Gary Bala, author of the Timeless Tennis blog.
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How playing as a tennis pusher can be an important part of your game
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Let's not forget the "public" in public courts.
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Let's discuss those really-low volleys from the shoe tops that wreak havoc at the net.
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Looking at the 2010 US Open, I review what can be gained through experienced viewing.
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Tennis players, like fine wine, get better with age.
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Full swing or shortened take-back as an aggressive shot on the forehand?
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What you bring to court can make for break the experience.
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We compare a half-swing vs. full windmill service motion
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Why have left-handed players done so well in tennis?
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What numerical connections can be made between Roger Federer and Pete Sampras?
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Observations at the 2010 Roland Garros French Open
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Tennis ball variety lets each do their own thing
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Let's talk basics of tennis scoring and how little separates a win from a loss.
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The successful slice backhand as both offensive and defensive shot
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Simple groundstroke fixes based on the Brad Gilbert book "Winning Ugly"
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Parents informed decisions provide best start for their child's tennis
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Substitute a forehand on your backhand side? Go Inside-OUT.
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Past tennis concepts still have plenty to teach us.
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Proper warm-up techniques according to Brad Gilbert, author of Winning Ugly.
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Tennis is proven to be effective against health problems and aging.
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This segment reveals the common terminology related to gripping the racket.
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Why the phrase "watch the ball" isn't just a tennis instructors line
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The life of Andre Agassi. One of the most successful and beloved players of all time.
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A review of the 2008 NetJets Showdown match between current #1 Roger Federer and past #1 Pete Sampras at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York
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A tennis slant on the well-known holiday classic
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How much alike are Black Friday shoppers and tennis players?
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The racket's round-trip, and different paths to the same destination.
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The NTRP, a rating system for tennis players devised by the USTA, attempts to label how skillful you are.
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When playing outdoors, Mother Nature has her own ideas about playing conditions.
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Taking a stand at the net and being a better and smarter player for it.
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Does the best player always win? It may be that more points can be won without having the best skills on the court.
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Here’s an Open invitation to relive some of New York’s tennis memories
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Summer tennis camp is fun and kids actually learn something
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Here are some ways to gauge a tennis player's level
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Slice your way through some tough spots on the tennis court
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Discover why tennis courts are one size fits all, and yet provide enough variety for all skill levels
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Let's focus on the serve...what many consider to be the most difficult shot in tennis
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Wimbledon brings history, tradition, and level of excellence to the tennis world each year
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Teach kids some tennis basics by using several of these youth-friendly lesson strategies
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Footwork is a critical part of even the most recreational tennis
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Tennis has its charm, but are you ready to pay the price to play this demanding sport?
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Dizzy about what spin to use on the court? Let’s break down the basics of ball rotation.
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The French Open has history, drama, and some spectacular tennis.
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High, deep backcourt shots are tough to handle. Here are some ways to fight back.
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We can learn great things from watching the pros if we know what to look for.
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Debating between a one-handed and two-handed backhand? Let's review some facts and opinions.
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Trying to understand the basics of racket restringing? Let these tips help you make the right choices.
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Learn how shoulder and trunk rotation affect shot quality and direction
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The backhand can be your nemesis or your friend. Here's how it works.
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Learn how to make a better racket choice for kids, and discover what grip sizes really mean.
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Probably the very first shot you ever hit on a court. Learn the basics of how it works.
