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4 Tips for Playing Against Heavy Topspin

With the Australian Open well underway — a tournament generally known for higher ball-bounces (although the Plexicushion has sped things up quite a bit, resulting in slightly lower bounces) — let’s take a look at some tips for playing against a player with high-bouncing topspin strokes. 1. Practice Against Heavy Topspin Players It goes without…
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5 Speed Training Tips for Tennis Players

Speed is perhaps the most vital determinant of your performance during a tennis match. If you can get to the ball early and are in a good position to hit it, you’ve increased your chances to hit the ball well, and possibly win the point. Tennis players who are quick on their feet can more easily change direction…
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The battle cry heard daily on every court around the world

The battle cry heard daily on every court around the world is, “You need to be more consistent!” It’s advice that certainly makes sense. Still, many competitive players struggle to take their game to the next level whether it’s in league or tournament play because they haven’t figured out “how” to be more consistent. More:…
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The Difference Between the Best Tennis Players and Other Players

What is the difference between the top National tennis players and those who are knocking around the top of the county? Having attended the County Cup National Finals a few weeks ago, it was great to see the differences between the levels and see what the top players do to put themselves in that position.…
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What comes first tennis confidence or winning?

Kathy Toon2 Comments MENTAL GAMEWhat if I told you that you will win more when you focus less on winning? It may seem counter intuitive, but it’s true. What else is true is that if you build your tennis confidence through constant improvement, you will win more often. In our society, we tend to define…
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An 8-Stage Model for Evaluating the Tennis Serve

An 8-Stage Model for Evaluating the Tennis Serve Implications for Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention Mark Kovacs, PhD, CSCS*† and Todd Ellenbecker, DPT, MS, SCS, OCS, CSCS‡‖Author information ► Copyright and License information ►This article has been cited by other articles in PMC.Go to: Abstract Background: The tennis serve is a complex stroke characterized by…
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