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
Tennis News: January 9, 2022
As expected, Mardy Fish is out as US Davis Cup captain. In related news, Rajeev Ram has been named to the roster. WTN has somehowRead More
(Don’t) Hit the Deck: Balance and Agility Training for Tennis
Balance is the ability of a player to control their body in a state of equilibrium or stability. There are two distinct states of balance.Read More
1 responseHit the Mat: Off-Court Training for Flexibility
Flexibility training is an under-the-radar controversial topic in tennis. The conventional wisdom prevalent during my junior playing days has been dispelled by recent scientific research.Read 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 responseNick Bollettieri’s Tennis Handbook
Nick Bollettieri pioneered the concept of residential tennis development academies. Bringing the very best young players together created a crucible from which several big starsRead More
1 responseThe 2023 Grand Slam Rule Book
The majority of people experience the Rules of Tennis by watching the sport on television. There is actually a cascading series of rule books thatRead More
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 responseTennis News: January 2, 2023
The United Cup is underway in Australia, but first, we reflect on the tennis that we will remember from 2022. More pickleball tension, this timeRead More
Planning Tennis Tournament Play 2023
It is the time of year when I map out my tournament play for the coming year. Like almost everybody else, constraints in my lifeRead More
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