Tennis career lasts for many years. A lot of players start their journey at the age of 5 or 7 which means that they will continue the quest of dealing with various challenges for 12 or more years. There is … Continue reading →
I believe that from an early age, players should be encouraged to experiment with all the variables you can perform on a tennis ball. This includes trajectory, spin, speed and direction. These tennis drills are a few you can use … Continue reading →
The world of tennis is full of unpredictable factors. This unpredictability creates a lot of pressure on the players and that is why this individual sport is not one of the easiest to participate in. Anyone, who has played tennis … Continue reading →
Doubles game draws less attention than individual competition in tennis but fortunately many people around the world choose team format to stay active on the tennis court. However to not only play doubles but to do it effectively at the … Continue reading →
All players take part in the competitions because they want to win. They want to advance to the next round, they want to get points and they want to climb the rank. Of course, the satisfaction of the rivalry as … Continue reading →
Tennis match is a stressful situation for any competitor. It doesn’t matter if you are 12 years old beginner or Rafael Nadal who is looking for another chance to win the Grand Slam, the beginning of the match makes all … Continue reading →
Almost every practice starts the same. It doesn’t matter if we talk about the recreational players or we take a look at the more advanced level, players use the first 10-15 minutes to hit each other. They start from the … Continue reading →
Tennis is a mental game. These words are repeated over and over again by experts around the world. Top champions confirm that mental preparation is of utmost importance especially at the highest level where all of the competitors know how … Continue reading →
The first Grand Slam event of the New Year produced plenty of talking points but, ultimately, the result of the men’s singles was a predictable one. World number one Novak Djokovic encountered few alarms as he claimed an incredible ninth … Continue reading →
You are as good as your second serve. This famous quote shows that players have to pay attention to the quality of their second serve. Of course, the first serve is a great option to look for easy points but … Continue reading →
Top players use their own serve to directly win the points or to build tactical advantage during the point. They have enough skills to be dangerous both using first and second serve. It is obvious that they use a lot … Continue reading →
The beauty of tennis is the fact that players can choose any style they want to compete against their rivals. There are no limits according to the strokes or areas on the court so that is why we can say … Continue reading →
It is surprising for all players when they understand that tennis is the game of breaks. When they play on the court it looks like activity doesn’t end but the real face of tennis is completely different. When 2 players … Continue reading →
Tennis competition is a great experience. Players get to the new venue and try to show own best skills to dominate the rivals and lift the trophy at the end. It is not easy to finish the tournament without one … Continue reading →
Did you know that most people believe they are better looking, funnier and a more skilled driver than the average person? Have you ever heard of the term Illusory Superiority (IS)? It is defined as a condition of cognitive bias … Continue reading →
Tactical skills can decide about the final result of the match. Players who know where to aim the ball and why to choose given shot have big advantage over opponents who base own decisions on emotions or quick ideas. That … Continue reading →
When we look at the tennis match from the statistical point of view it doesn’t look like a big effort for athletes. Generally, only 15-25% percent of the total match time is used for playing – the rest of the … Continue reading →
Tennis fans are lucky because every year we have 4 major tournaments that gather the best players in the world to compete against other participants. As always new year starts with the first of them, Australian Open, so right from … Continue reading →
This post by our new contributor Brian Elliot The balance, rhythm and power (B.R.P.) of tennis is a Tri-Force theory that will make a good player a great player at any level of the game. Balance is the undertone of … Continue reading →
Every year starts pretty much the same way. It is January – the beginning not only of 365 days but also the beginning of different approaches for many players. Players think about what happened in the previous year and what … Continue reading →