Category: Players Blogs

The Difference Between the Best Tennis Players and Other Players

by John Cavill 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…
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What comes first tennis confidence or winning?

Kathy ToonMENTAL 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 winning in…
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Advice for Young Athletes

By Allistair McCaw Advice for Young AthletesDear young athletes: The one thing that’s holding you back the most, is this…‎Mindset‬ .‬ FACT:You are NOT going to play well (or the way you’d like to) every time you step out to compete. In other word’s: How good are you on your ‘bad days’?, How do you…
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Top 10 Mistakes Most Players Make On The Court

By Ren Gates Tennis is a very difficult, nuanced game. Most recreational players make very simple strategic mistakes, very regularly, leading to WAY more unforced errors than they need to be making. Here are the top 10 mistakes made on the tennis court, and quick fixes for all of them. 1. Trying to hit winners…
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During Pressure Situations Your Habits Will Be Exposed

By Allistair McCaw Allistair McCaw During pressure situations your habits will be exposed. Skills learned in non-pressure situations will not necessarily transfer to pressure situations. One thing I’ve come to realize observing sports programs around the world is that a lot of athletes spend relatively little time performing under pressure in their practices. When the…
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Tennis Tip: Why Your Footwork is Killing Your Game

By PlayYourCourt.com Whether you are a beginner, a club player, or an aspiring professional, there is one aspect of your game that is most often overlooked: Your footwork. You may have the prettiest forehand in the world, or incredibly soft hands at net, and yet, if your footwork is lacking, many times, none of that…
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