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3 rules for Good Doubles

All Levels, LEVEL 1.0 - 2.0 Begginer, LEVEL 2.0 - 3.0 Match Ready, LEVEL 3.0 - 4.0 Competition Play, LEVEL 4.0 - 5.0 Tournament Play

The 3 progressive rules to deal with players rushing the net. 1.Hit to the open space Get the ball away from the closest danger.  Open space gives you time to set up for rule number 3. 2.No open space? Hit down the middle Take away the angle by getting it down the...
Poach like you mean it

Poach like you mean it

LEVEL 2.0 - 3.0 Match Ready, LEVEL 3.0 - 4.0 Competition Play, LEVEL 4.0 - 5.0 Tournament Play

The volleyer should be the most effective and aggressive player on the court.  Watch this video for the simple plan to make yourself into a killer at the net Search by levelAll Levels (12) LEVEL 1.0 - 2.0 Begginer (7) LEVEL 2.0 - 3.0 Match Ready (10) LEVEL 3.0 - 4.0...
Using hand signals

Using hand signals

All Levels, LEVEL 1.0 - 2.0 Begginer, LEVEL 2.0 - 3.0 Match Ready, LEVEL 3.0 - 4.0 Competition Play, LEVEL 4.0 - 5.0 Tournament Play, LEVEL 5.0 - 6.0 Elite Play, LEVEL 6.0+ World Class

Making sure you and your partner are on the same page makes a huge difference under pressure. When you lose a point or start a new game the volleyer should go to the server and check in. If the team is winning then speeding things up with hand signals can be a great...
Find your Flow

Find your Flow

LEVEL 2.0 - 3.0 Match Ready, LEVEL 3.0 - 4.0 Competition Play, LEVEL 4.0 - 5.0 Tournament Play, LEVEL 5.0 - 6.0 Elite Play, LEVEL 6.0+ World Class

The Flow state pushes humans to their state of optimal performance. Changes occur in the brain which accelerate complex decision making. Pattern recognition and creativity are boosted.   We go through 4 steps that can get you into the flow state when your preparing to...
Tennis elbow fix!

Tennis elbow fix!

All Levels, LEVEL 1.0 - 2.0 Begginer, LEVEL 2.0 - 3.0 Match Ready, LEVEL 3.0 - 4.0 Competition Play, LEVEL 4.0 - 5.0 Tournament Play, LEVEL 5.0 - 6.0 Elite Play, LEVEL 6.0+ World Class

Elbow pain can be a hard injury to shake for a tennis player.  Taking a holistic approach can save you from big scary needles and drugs that only mask the symptoms.  Acupuncture can go a long way to helping your body repair itself.  Check out the video to see what...
The other elbow pain in tennis and how to fix it

The other elbow pain in tennis and how to fix it

All Levels, LEVEL 1.0 - 2.0 Begginer, LEVEL 2.0 - 3.0 Match Ready, LEVEL 3.0 - 4.0 Competition Play, LEVEL 4.0 - 5.0 Tournament Play, LEVEL 5.0 - 6.0 Elite Play, LEVEL 6.0+ World Class

“Tennis elbow” is a common term for a condition caused by overuse of arm, forearm, and hand muscles that results in elbow pain. Pain on the opposite side of the elbow is called Golfers elbow. I sit down with Chris Chapleau and get the run down on one of...
How you should be moving at the net

How you should be moving at the net

LEVEL 3.0 - 4.0 Competition Play, LEVEL 4.0 - 5.0 Tournament Play

Being at the net involves a lot of risk but a lot of reward.  Knowing what to expect and how to move goes a long way to making you successful.  In this video the 3 most important footwork patterns at the net are explained.  Practice these and it will change the way...
Whats my job 3.0-4.0

Whats my job 3.0-4.0

All Levels, LEVEL 3.0 - 4.0 Competition Play, LEVEL 4.0 - 5.0 Tournament Play, LEVEL 5.0 - 6.0 Elite Play, LEVEL 6.0+ World Class

Getting the best out of your team takes a plan you can execute under pressure. The directive for your team is close to close and deep to deep. The Net person must be able to finish the point through the closest target. The baseliner must be able to get the ball to the...
Save your knees

Save your knees

All Levels, LEVEL 3.0 - 4.0 Competition Play, LEVEL 4.0 - 5.0 Tournament Play, LEVEL 5.0 - 6.0 Elite Play, LEVEL 6.0+ World Class

Stop knee pain before it becomes a problem. The I.T band runs down the side of the leg and inserts into the knee. Because of the way you move on the tennis court the side to side movement can put a lot of strain on the outside of your hips and knees. To keep these...
If you see it, you can be it!!

If you see it, you can be it!!

All Levels, LEVEL 1.0 - 2.0 Begginer, LEVEL 2.0 - 3.0 Match Ready, LEVEL 3.0 - 4.0 Competition Play, LEVEL 4.0 - 5.0 Tournament Play

    If You See It, You Can Be It!! By Nigel Brown November, 2015   So you decided you wanted to play tennis, or maybe you picked up a racquet years ago.  Its super fun just to get out and hit balls, its aerobic, its anaerobic, it’s challenging.   No...
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