Category: Tips
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Want to get better at tennis? Then be prepared to lose
I play a lot of tennis. In the past two weeks, five competitive matches across three different formats – mixed doubles, singles and men’s doubles. And how many sets have I won, you ask? A big fat zero. Now, that’s clearly not my aim as a tennis player. I always play to win, to be…
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How to prevent a wrist injury
If you play a lot of tennis, it’s more than likely that you’ve experienced at least a wrist “twinge” at some point. Annoyingly, it usually occurs just as you’re hitting your stride, increasing the temptation to ignore it and carry on hitting – which is the very last thing you should do. Just ask Juan Martin Del…
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Tip of the day: Maintaining focus
Picture the scene: you started the match very well, but your game has suddenly started to crumble. You’re making silly mistakes and are becoming increasingly frustrated. You enter a vicious circle of errors followed by muttered swearwords, before losing your focus completely and, ultimately, the match. If you’re anything like me, you would have nodded…
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How to find your nearest court
It’s that time of year again: the grass court season is shifting into gear, Andy Murray is coming into a decent run of form, Wimbledon is on the horizon and, once again, Britain is about to go tennis mad. If, over the coming weeks, you’re inspired by the antics of British players at the various…
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Tip of the day: Simple accuracy drill
This may be one of the simplest drills you’ll ever try, but it’s guaranteed to help improve both your cross-court and down-the-line accuracy. Plus, you’ll only need a racket, tube of balls and a few cones so you can practice to your heart’s content by yourself (it certainly worked for Don Bradman). To begin, mark…
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Review: Andre Agassi tennis course on Udemy
RATING: ★★★★☆ £100 (but typically on “sale” from £10 to £15) on https://www.udemy.com/andreagassi/ Heaven knows there are enough video-based tennis courses on the internet. How to play a perfect backhand, how to master the slice serve, how to play like a pro. This course, officially called “Elevate Your Tennis Game: Learn from Champion Andre Agassi”…
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Tip of the day: Hitting a ball on the rise
Do you avoid hitting a ball just after it’s bounced for fear of flailing about, missing it or sending the ball sky-high? Well, you shouldn’t: by hitting the ball almost on the half volley, you can both catch your opponent unawares and maintain your attacking position – rather than squirrelling back far behind the baseline.…
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Tip of the day: How to refuel during a match
Every professional player grazes their way through a match, cramming in enough water, energy gels and, in the case of Rafael Nadal, bananas to make sure they’re performing at the peak of their potential. However, as an amateur player, it’s very easy to focus on eating and drinking properly before a match, but then completely…
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Tip of the day: Volley contact
Do you often find yourself getting into perfect position for a volley, only to thunk it straight back at your opponent and lose the point? Or, even worse, do you miss the ball completely? If so, fear not: the excellent video below, which comes courtesy of coach Blair Henley and Tennis Now, shows how to get…
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What are “pushers” and how do you beat them?
Have you ever played a match against someone who always manages to somehow return the ball – even if you’re playing spellbinding, Federer-esque winners? Did they simply plonk the ball back into the centre of the court, making no attempt to win the point? Did this cause you to mutter choice expletives under your breath? If…
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