How do you develop a powerful serve in tennis? Where does the power and control of the serve motion really come from? Many coaches, commentators and even former pros often refer to the wrist snap as the key ingredient in the serve. The role of the wrist on the serve is perhaps one of the…
There are many ideas on the technique of the Modern Forehand. One concept that requires clarification is the idea of “Lag and Snap”, whereby the wrist lays back at the bottom of the backswing and then “Snaps” in order to move the racket head into the ball to create ball speed, spin, etc. So does this really…
Yesterday I was out playing with one of my better students. As we were rallying, my frayed strings were beginning to soften…you know, that feeling just before the final “pop”, and then the strings are broken. Like most tennis players, I started going for it, hitting big shots in attempt to break the one strand…
If you are a tennis player looking to improve your game, or a beginner just starting out, perhaps the biggest decision you will make is choosing a tennis coach to develop your skills. After all, tennis lessons are expensive and the results you get can vary tremendously. If you take one or more lessons or…
Rafael Nadal is back! It is great to see him playing with the confidence that has been his trademark throughout his illustrious career. So what is different from just a year ago? In watching hours of video of Rafa from recent years, I see a big difference in his footwork! Yes, footwork. You may be thinking…