The I Heart Footwork Drill
This is a contrived but fun little footwork pattern drill in honor of Valentine’s Day. It is a series of short sprints that replicate theRead More
Temporary Lines for Tennis
I received a very nice set of temporary lines as a Christmas gift. This is something that has been on my wish list for aRead More
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)
Oddly enough, the first time I saw a demonstration of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) techniques was in a corporate environment. The company I was workingRead More
Hit the Gym: Off Court Training for Strength
Shortly before the end of last year, I wrote a three-part series highlighting the “12 Habits of Highly Successful Tennis players.” Throughout 2023, I willRead More
1 responseCross Footwork Pattern Drill
This is the time of year when smart players structure their tennis as an off-season training block. That allows focusing on a few key thingsRead More
1 responseKeepy-Uppy
A “Hackey Sack” is a standard item included in my annual “Ultimate Stocking Stuffer List for Tennis Players” post. This year’s description described it asRead More
Stay Inside the Lines
A couple of weeks ago, I attempted to resurrect a drill that I recall doing a couple of times in my youth. I was thinkingRead More
DIY Drills and Clinics
Sometimes tennis players allow the availability of organized drills and clinics in their local area to constrain their practice focus and schedule. Private lessons areRead More
1 responseA Moveable Feast
In an embarrassment of tennis playing opportunities, I was on a lot of league teams this fall. Additionally, my team which recently came in 3rdRead More
Reactive Catch Trainer
Eye-hand coordination is an essential tennis skill. The equipment manufacturer SKLZ has a new device on the market that is great for off-court training ofRead More
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