Tag: improving your game
Weaknesses – They Are There, Now What?
By Ian Thomson, Director of Tennis, Carl E. Sanders Family YMCA at Buckhead
Every person who has ever played tennis has a weakness in their...
Add Shots To Stop The Clock!
By Tim Noonan, Founder, Universal Tennis Academy
I had a “big” birthday in the Fall of 2021, and hopefully everyone reading this has big birthdays...
Make That Adjustment
By John Irvin, Hot Shotz Junior Academy Director
I played in my first ALTA match in 1999. We were tied 2-2 with the other team,...
Serving With A Purpose
Practice serving drills with a defined purpose for better performance in matches
By Stewart Russell, Partner, Universal Tennis Management
Once players are proficient in their service...
Taking The High Road
By Carmen Garcia-Jersild, Associate Director of Tennis, Atlanta Athletic Club
Are we capable of taking the high road when it comes to a tennis match?
I’m...
My Favorite Gifts For The Active Tennis Athlete To Better Help...
By Dr. Mark Kovacs, CTPS, MTPS; CEO, Kovacs Institute; Executive Director International Tennis Performance Association
At Kovacs Institute, we get asked all the time about...
Improve Your Tennis With Better Serve Mechanics
By Michael Greene, Adult/Junior Development Director, Windward Lake Club
For too many recreational players, having a reliable serve is more elusive than winning the lottery....
How To Turn Pre-Match Nerves Into Excitement
By Rebecca Jameson, Director of 10u Programming, Sceney Tennis at Crooked Creek
We all know the feeling: Sweaty palms, elevated heart rate, stomach butterflies… the...
The Importance of Awareness in Tennis (and Life)
By Amy Pazahanick, Owner/CEO Agape Tennis Academy
People often ask, “What is the best way to play doubles tennis?” Well, the best strategy for doubles...
Time Your Split Step And Own The Net
By Angus MacLean, Tennis Professional at The Carl Sanders YMCA in Atlanta
After 30-plus years of coaching tennis and watching hundreds of league and tournament...