Cross 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
1 responseAre You Ready for Some… Football?!?!
In the run up to the US Open this week, the official twitter account of the tournament posted a video of Naomi Osaka warming upRead More
Anticipation and Anxiety
Anticipation is a critical aspect of competitive performance in tennis. In fact, it is so important that many coaches use the alternative term “recognition” toRead More
Service and Sleep Consistency
Tennis is a game of consistency. A recent paper published by Frontiers in Psychology revealed that consistency of sleep has a measurable impact on racquetRead More
Soft Tennis
Last week I was astonished to learn that there is a racquet sport called “Soft Tennis.” It had somehow previously escaped my notice. Soft TennisRead More