What is your purpose when you go out on the court to warm up before a match?  Different people have different philosophies. Continue reading →

with Ali Bacha

Most players have a “weapon” or at least a favorite shot they go to when they need a point.  A secret to winning is to NOT let them have that shot. Continue reading →

You’re playing competitive doubles and the opposing net man drives the ball right at you … and you “reflex” volley it back for a surprise winner.  But it wasn’t a “surprise” to you; because you actually practice that shot. Continue reading →

Marty Judge

Your mind can be a powerful force – either positive or negative – in everything that you do.  One player is seeking advice on how to fight “the yips” in his tennis game. Continue reading →

Nothing starts until you toss the ball to serve; but does anyone really think about (or practice) this critical motion? Continue reading →

Lt. Wachtel, Korea 1968

All of us senior hackers feel it sometime – even the top touring pros feel it – PRESSURE can impact your performance; so what can you do about it? Continue reading →

Mike Lewis

Where do you look when your partner is serving?  When your partner is returning serve?  When your partner is hitting a baseline shot and you are at the net?  Look the wrong way and you could lose critical time. Continue reading →

Fred Stolle

Tennis writer Joel Drucker asks the question on FaceBook, “You’re absolutely killing an opponent in a league or tournament match 6-0, 5-0. Would you then concede a game?” Continue reading →

Brian Gottfried

What is your most challenging shot?  For many right-handers, it is the “off backhand” return of serve in the deuce court (and for lefties, flip over to the ad court).  So, what can you do about it? Continue reading →

Left: traditional moves. Right: recommended moves.

You are playing doubles and successfully lob over the opposing net man’s head; so that he lets his baseline partner cross over to take the ball and he switches sides.  But, what do you and your partner do? Continue reading →

Do you get frustrated by hitting serves into the net?  I do; and have a practice tip that could help correct the problem. Continue reading →

More leagues, more tournaments, and even the pros are now “defaulting” to using the 10-point tiebreaker in place of a full third set.  So, should you just roll the dice or what should be your strategy to be more successful than not in these deciding ten points? Continue reading →

Hank Irvine serving

Putting aside those who hit a two-handed backhand, many people think of tennis as a “one-armed” sport; but the role your “other arm” plays in all strokes is critical. Continue reading →