Tennis Tip of the Month…Late Much?
One of the most common groundstroke errors coaches see their pupils make, day in, day out, is – starting the backswing too late. By the time your opponents shot has travelled a foot or two from his or her racquet, you know if your next shot will be a forehand or a backhand. This is the time you should start your backswing. But many players are still in the ready position when the ball...
Read MoreSee the updated website and 2011 Spring Junior Tennis information
Good weather is here and so is the registration information for Spring 2011! Junior Programs will begin the week of March 14 with 60 minute lessons beginning at 3:30 4:30 and 5:30 Monday-Friday afternoons (Please see the Locations link in the navigation bar above for a current schedule for your club/facility) Lessons will continue for a nine week season (through the week of May 09th)...
Read MoreThe Approach Shot
What is an approach shot, and what should you know about it? An approach shot is the shot you hit that will bring you to the net. An illustration of this would be playing singles and rallying from the baseline waiting for a short ball. When you get a short ball you hit an approach shot and move up to the net. The same thing is true for doubles if you play back on the baseline. When you receive a...
Read MoreTennis Lesson 101: Footwork
One way to quickly improve your tennis is to improve your footwork. On most balls you will need short solid footwork to play them successfully. When you watch tennis pros play you almost always notice their quick and small steps which also helps them to recover quickly after a shot. Try this the next time your practice – imagine there’s a short cord about shoulder width apart tied...
Read MoreHaving Trouble Improving? Take a Private Lesson!
Sometimes you need a little more attention and work to get over a sticking point. Maybe it’s trying to hit more topspin on your backhand, hitting a kick serve or developing a strategy. Taking a private lesson can be an efficient and fun way to improve your tennis. We can set it up to fit your schedule and concerns (and we’ll keep it quiet if you want to surprise a friend or an...
Read MoreAngle Your Shoulders on Your Serve
To add more power and depth to your serve make sure your shoulders are on an upward angle after you toss the ball. Two things can help. First, try to keep your tossing arm extended a little longer after the release. Second, try to keep your weight on your back foot longer. www.puretennis.net Phone: 404-290-9994 Email: tonyfarnum@puretennis.net Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Fac
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