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The Wrong Position in Doubles Tennis You Must Avoid
You know what you're supposed to do. Hit harder. Add more topspin. Split step before every shot. You KNOW all of it. And yet... you just don't do
Stop Overthinking and Win More Tennis Matches
What if you could hit your best shots and play your best tennis without having to think about it at all? No reminders. No mental checklists. No voice
Why You’re Not Improving at Tennis
Getting hit by a ball in doubles is frustrating. It feels sudden. It feels unfair. And most of the time you probably think you were in the right
Level Up Your Tennis Game FAST
I recently worked with a 10-year-old girl on her backhand and what I discovered was something that every single adult competitive tennis player needs to hear. This kid
Why I Haven’t Been Posting And What’s Coming Next
I need to be real with you for a minute. If you've been following Essential Tennis for any length of time, you've probably noticed things have slowed down
Confused About Tennis Strings and What’s Best
I get asked about tennis strings more than almost any other equipment question, and honestly, I totally understand why. Walk into any tennis shop or browse online, and
One of the Worst Volley in Tennis
Step across and punch is one of the most common instructions I hear players repeat back to me when they talk about volley technique. It’s also one of
The Most Embarrassing Miss of My Tennis Career
I’ve been playing tennis for over 30 years, and in that time I’ve missed a lot of shots. Easy shots. Hard shots. Shots I probably should have made.
Transform Your Tennis Strokes in 7 Days
I recently worked with a student who transformed his forehand in just seven days without taking a single lesson. Now before you think this is some kind of
You’re Using the Wrong Tennis Ball for Your Game
I recently did something I've been wanting to do for years, I put tennis balls to the ultimate test. Here's why this matters: most recreational players are wasting
The ONE Cause of All Your Tennis Mistakes
I need to tell you something that might surprise you. After working with tennis players through my videos, podcasts, and coaching, I've discovered that nearly every tennis mistake
Should Tennis Players Switch to Pickleball?
I recently took a lesson from a high-level pickleball coach and then played several hours of doubles to see what all the fuss is about. Was it enough
