Author Archives: CB

What are the “Big points” in tennis

We all hear about the “big” or crucial points in tennis, but sometimes it’s difficult to fully understand which points these are. Today I would like to share with you precisely what points have the biggest influence on the outcome … Continue reading

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The Dream & The Nightmare

Many experienced players have a good understanding of the technical and tactical parts of their tennis game. However, from experience I believe that a significantly fewer number of players focus on the mental aspect of the game. I find this … Continue reading

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Finishing Your Stroke & Following Through

There are many acceptable places to finish or follow through on your stroke. At the shoulder, at your pocket, and by your ear, to name a few. However, the finish is not as important as you might think. I’m sure … Continue reading

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The Jump on the Serve

The serve is arguably one of the hardest shots to learn in tennis, but also the most important. Not to mention there is also a great deal of misinformation out there, especially on the serve. The reason this misinformation survives … Continue reading

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Motor Imagery and Service Accuracy

The serve is obviously the most important shot in tennis, with the return coming in a close second. However, I want you to start thinking about what you do before you serve. Do you have a ritual? I think it … Continue reading

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When to Move Forward & Backwards at the Net in Doubles – An Introduction

Being the net person in doubles is a tough job, and takes a lot of constant work to get in the right position. I frequently see players do a great job getting into position after the first ball is hit, … Continue reading

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