The Hypotenuse – Cross Court Advantage If you look at a tennis court a lot of people just see lines and a net but did you ever try to create some shapes or use geometry. Geometry and angles can play a big role in tennis and can work to your advantage if used properly. The Pythagorean Theorem s...
Hammer, continental, shake hands, etc.. These are all terms we hear on the court but how do you really hold the grip continental? A tennis racquet has 8 bevels and for right handed players the pad of your index knuckle should be placed on bevel 2. This is tennis terminology communicated worldwide bu...
Having an efficient swing comes from the ground up. Establishing an efficient motion from the base of where your feet get set (ground) all the way to the follow through (up). This connection of energy is called the kinetic chain and you can probably feel that “flow” in other sports as well. Lets tak...
1. Lead with Hands Continental grip so the “V” of your hand should be on the top bevel of the racket as if you are shaking hands. Lead with your palm as if you are going to catch the ball for the forehand volley. Lead with the back of the hand and knuckles on the backhand volley. Always reset your h...
Slicing the ball can be great for approach shots, defensive shots, or a change in pace in a rally. Slice can be great for a lot of reasons but lets make sure you have a “license” for it first. A lot of people when they slice try to put way too much action or movement on the ball. While you might hav...
