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Fix Your Ready Position Tennis Stance in 4 Steps
I just got back from Indian Wells, California where I spent six days running doubles strategy clinics and working with some amazing students. And one thing really jumped
How To Hit Harder Tennis Shots Without Missing
I recently worked with a student who had the most puzzling problem. She told me she was winning matches at the 3.0 level but losing quite a bit
Novak Djokovic’s Mental Toughness Tennis Secret Revealed
I recently watched a 60 Minutes interview with Novak Djokovic that completely changed how I think about mental toughness in tennis. And I think it's going to change
The Serve Tossing Arm Myth That’s Ruining Your Power
I recently spent some time working with a solid 4.0 player on his serve, and what I discovered was eye opening. At first glance, his serve looked really
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 Tennis and Win More 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.
