How much of a difference does it make playing a taller player? And what strategies should you use playing against them? Continue reading
Category Archives: Tennis Tips
Return Positioning?
Where do you stand to return serve … same place every time? Well, if you watch the pros and your friends, you will see some big differences in positioning. Continue reading
Action Thinking
With PT Michelle
It is a critical point in the match; so you say to yourself, “If I can win this point, I can break his serve; and then…” WRONG. Continue reading
Cross Court or Down the Line?
Playing either singles or doubles, you have a ball to hit from the baseline … should you hit cross court or go down the line? A formula from your high school math class can help you figure it out. Continue reading
The Secret to Better Tennis
Crootof photo
What is the difference between us “regular tournament players” and the top guys? In my opinion, it is that we frequently give them short balls to attack; while they consistently hit deep and in the corners. Continue reading
Losing On Purpose
Is it ever a good idea to lose a game on purpose? According to Jack Kramer in his autobiography, “The Game”, it is one of the keystones of “percentage tennis.” Continue reading
No Butts About It
Where on the handle of your racquet should your hand be when serving? At the end or somewhere up higher? Continue reading
I Can’t Hear!
What role does hearing play in effectively hitting a tennis ball? You would think that it would have very little effect; but, for me, it plays a big role. Continue reading
Which Side Runs More?
If your doubles partner is injured or very tired, he should play the deuce court. That according to tournament veteran Peter Allen. Continue reading
“YOURS!”
How do you line up (deuce vs. ad court) and play the match with a superior doubles partner? That is what I did this past week and will do next week in two Florida tournaments. Continue reading
Hitting The BIG Shot
Grieco Photo
You move your opponent off the court with a solid wide shot and there it is in front of you… THE OPEN COURT to hit to. But what happens? You over-hit and either dump it into the net or hit it out. What should you have done instead? Continue reading
Which Side in Doubles?
With Hank Irvine
When you are pairing up with a doubles partner, the decision as to who plays the deuce and who plays the ad side is critical to your success (or lack of it). So, I am looking for input as to which way is better. Continue reading
Why Do You Play?
Ian Westerman
Why do you drag yourself onto the tennis court several times a week or drive a couple of hours to play a league or tournament match? Thanks to Ian Westerman, EssentialTennis.com, for this reminder self-introspective question, which could help you have more enjoyment out there. Continue reading
An Immobile Partner
Here’s a tennis question looking for an answer… How do you best play with a partner who has bad knees and cannot cover the court? Continue reading
Is Underhand Underhanded?
With Jimmy Parker
Is throwing in an underhanded serve acceptable or somehow underhanded?
Why Not?
My regular doubles partner, Chuck Kinyon, 30-year Dartmouth tennis coach was giving a clinic to players at his Naples housing development and was teaching this serve. Continue reading