Author: Jovan

The Difference Between the Best Tennis Players and Other Players

By John Cavill What is the difference between the best tennis players and those who are knocking around the top of the county? John Cavill 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…
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Responsible Athlete Develops Faster

By Marcin Bieniek Tennis coaches have to teach own players a lot of things. We go through technical skills (backswing, grip), tactical skills (taking advantage of short balls, hitting with more spin while being under pressure), physical abilities (improving speed, developing dynamic balance) and mental abilities (dealing with obstacles, controlling emotions). Marcin Bieniek This category…
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Why Does My Kid Always Start the Match Poorly?

Match is the real test of tennis skills. You can practice many hours and put your best every time you step on the court but if you can’t use these skills while competing you will never achieve great results. There are some players who play matches much better than they train but there are also…
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Importance of Neutral Balls

by David Mullins Unless you have a huge first serve or a blistering return of serve, your success as a tennis player is often going to be determined by the quality (pace & depth) of your neutral balls. To me, a neutral ball is one that is not an obvious offensive position where you are equipped…
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Expectations vs. Reality

Expectations vs. reality. Players hit hundreds of balls every day. They practice forehands and backhands. Improve serving skills and returns. Implement specific fitness routines to strengthen body and prevent injuries as also they take care of nutritional habits to improve recovery and have enough energy for the whole week of training sessions. What is the…
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Motivation is weapon #1 in tennis. Part I

When we look at modern tennis players we are excited to watch these spectacular points. We admire power, quick movement and risky decisions that lead to some errors but also provide many winners that fans love to watch. Tennis has changed and priorities have done too. Things that were effective 10 years ago nowadays are…
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