Tennis is a great sport because we never know what will happen in the next second. You can dominate the point but one smart neutralizing shot can put you in trouble. Every tennis match consists of 3 possible situations. You can be in offense, neutral situation or  in defense. Every situation has own advantages and […]

Some players think of high balls as a sign of lack of confidence and offensive skills. This notion is based especially on experiences from the lower levels of performance where many players use the strategy to keep the ball in play with the lowest risk level. However high-ball, if used consciously, can be a great […]

All tennis enthusiasts know how many options we have when we choose tennis equipment. Companies offer many various rackets, strings, tools, gears etc. Modern world has everything for us, players and coaches, to help playing better tennis. We can choose between rackets which have various heads, weights, grip sizes etc. Strings are offered as polyesters, […]

Playing any sport for many years is a demanding challenge and most of the people can’t imagine their lives without this particular activity. Either you are top 10 in the country or you participate in local tournaments, we face the same dilemma when turning 18. What’s next? What should I do with my tennis? Should […]

Modern tennis is all about the movement. Many coaches say it every day. Without proper footwork and positioning, players are not able to reach their potential and compete on the highest level. Movement area is not so complicated for modern coaches because they have great opportunity to study what the best players do. With tons […]

Being able to play good tennis is a complex process. Players have to spend a lot of time on practice sessions that include different aspects of tennis development. Unfortunately many players focus solely on the volume so their don’t pay as much attention to the quality of their work. And in this case quality means […]

Tennis is a grueling sport. If you want to be the best you have to work really hard for many years but you still can’t be sure if it will be enough. To have a chance to compete in Wimbledon or US Open you need at least 12-15 years of day to day effort. It […]

Point of contact. Everybody knows how important this part of tennis technique is. Some coaches say that point when you hit the ball with your racket is decisive in technique. It clearly has an impact on quality of the shot so it is crucial to learn how to contact the ball in proper position while […]

Tennis is a great sport. Millions of people around the world have rackets and go on the tennis courts to run and hit the yellow ball. People have different goals in their participation in this sport. Some players step on the court with friends just for fun; others won’t let opponent win 1 easy point. […]

Mental preparation is getting more and more appreciated by coaches and parents around the world. We can see more tennis teams cooperating with psychologists as also it is not surprising to see coaches who incorporate mental skills into on-court practice sessions. This area is still way behind the technical aspect but definitely process of developing […]

Many experts in various sports say that the best athletes in the world get to this level by having great mental skills. Individual sport like tennis puts even more pressure on every competitor because there is no one else responsible for any win or loss. Looking at the top 100 players in the world, it […]

Tennis practice is constructed by drills most of the time. Coaches use drills to correct technical mistakes, improve tactical decisions or to shape physical form. Anybody who teaches tennis knows hundreds of activities which can make learning easier and faster. Players can learn by different methods of teaching and by various drills. The most famous […]

Failing to prepare is preparing to fail. This famous quote has to be in mind of all tennis players. Tennis is an individual sport where one or two points can decide about the final result of the match. That is why players have to do everything they can to make sure that they are the […]

Tennis tournament is a real test for all participants. It doesn’t matter how well you play during daily practice sessions because if you can’t show similar level while competing you won’t progress as a tennis player. Unfortunately many players get frustrated because when they play against the rival they play significantly below their expected level. […]

Tennis is an interesting sport because of its rules. We can win only one point at a time, but what is surprising is the fact that you can win more points than your opponent, and still lose the match! Yes! If you play a tight match (6/7 6/7) and you easily win all of your […]

Tennis, as any other sport, requires many hours spent on the tennis court to develop high-level skills. Practice is a daily routine for serious tennis athletes and competition is only a test of the abilities that we have worked on during the training sessions. Experts confirm that 10,000 hours or 10 years of quality practice […]