Hi ,I used to dread playing against Mike. He’s a classic serve-and-volleyer who beat me twice in a row just by rushing my rhythm and cutting the court in half.Every time I saw him charge the net, I would panic, take my eye off the ball, and try to hi...

Hi ,I just released a new video showing how I helped my 9-year-old daughter, Bianca, fix a common issue: her forehand and backhand grips were "moving" toward a Western grip.Because the ball bounces high for kids, she began sliding her hand under the...

Hi ,Before you step on the court this weekend, here’s something worth thinking about:What kind of player are you?Many players try to shape their game around someone they admire. But copying someone else completely usually leads to frustration.The rea...

Hi ,I hope you’re having a great end of the week.I just posted a new video that I think you’ll enjoy.It’s a 5-step backhand volley progression that gets right to the point in less than 4 minutes.I decided to try something unique with this one: there’...

Hi ,I just posted a new video that I think coaches and tennis parents will really enjoy.It’s a "Lob Challenge" I did with my daughter, Bianca. We wanted to see who could find the most depth and height under pressure.If you're looking for a way to mak...

Hi , Valentine’s Day is this Saturday. If you haven’t planned anything yet, don’t worry.The best date doesn't involve a crowded restaurant - it involves a tennis court.I wrote an article a while back with some simple tips on how to have a "frien...

Hi ,Pickleball vs. tennis… a subject I would like to talk about very soon. I have seen the phenomenon, but still wasn’t impressed. I’ll tell you why in a future email I’ll be sending your way.But until then, I have two questions for you:Q1. Do you us...

Hi ,We’ve had two weeks of excellent tennis from Melbourne. My favorite match? It has to be Ben Shelton vs. Casper Ruud from last Monday - a great strategic battle between the two.Here’s what I have for you this week:1. How to Teach Tennis (39 hours...

Hi !You can be very consistent as a player during the rally, but when the time comes to finish the point, you should be able to execute that last shot.Those shots are rarely practiced - the topspin lob when your opponent comes up to the net, the shor...

Hi ,I realized that some people didn’t receive my last email, so I wanted to make sure you didn’t miss the new website launch.There are 3 important things I would like to share today:- First, I’ve unlocked a free lesson for you to check out.It’s a 5-...