Staying Focused During Matches
In competitive tennis matches, mental endurance is just as crucial as physical stamina. The 20-20-20 rule, originally designed to reduce eye strain during extended screen time, can provide valuable insights […]
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Smooth Pursuit Tracking: Key to Improving Visual Performance
Smooth Pursuit Tracking is a type of eye movement used to smoothly follow a moving object, like watching a ball as it flies through the air. Unlike quick, jerky eye […]
Why UTR Ratings Hinder Junior Tennis Development
The Universal Tennis Rating (UTR) has gained widespread use as a ranking system for players at all levels, including juniors. While it offers a global platform for tracking performance, it […]
Want to Win More Second-Serve Return Points? Here’s How!
As returners, we don’t win many points against first serves—especially at the professional level. At the 2024 US Open, men won just 28% of first serve return points, and women […]
Alcaraz Beats Sinner in Beijing Final. Tennis’ Evolving Net Play Strategy
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner in a thrilling three-set match (6-7(6), 6-4, 7-6(3)) to win the China Open final in Beijing. This match was a showcase of the evolving game […]
Control the Match by Owning Your Rhythm of Play
Using your personal rhythm of play is one of the most effective ways to stay mentally strong and avoid getting thrown off by an opponent’s disruptive tactics. Your rhythm is […]
Key Traits of Aging Role Models: Lessons in Purpose, Resilience, and Vitality
Aging role models share several common traits that contribute to their vitality, success, and fulfillment in later life. Here are some key characteristics they exhibit: 1. **Purpose and Passion** […]
Playing the Cheater
Dealing with an opponent who consistently cheats can be extremely frustrating, but it’s important to keep your cool and stay focused on your game. Bottom line: Don’t let the cheater […]
Developing an All-Court Game is the Key to Winning More Matches
The 2024 US Open stats give us a clear picture of how today’s tennis leans heavily toward baseline play, but also the immense opportunities that exist at the net. Let’s […]
USPTA Rebrands To RSPA, Expands To Support All Racquet Sports
Organization Broadens Focus to Industry Career Support September 19, 2024 | By Press Release The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) – the leading trade organization for tennis professionals since […]
Managing Match Pressures: Why Teen Tennis Players Struggle and How to Help Them
Back in 2004, Carolyn Anderson was fresh out of university as a psychologist when she competed in taekwondo at the Athens Olympics. She admits now that she was totally unprepared […]
Mastering the Net: The Four Approaches to Coming Forward to Volley
In competitive tennis, approaching the net and finishing points with volleys is a highly effective strategy, especially when executed with precision and awareness. The Four Primary Ways to approach the […]
Mastering the Lob: Resurgence of a Game-Changing Tactic in Doubles
The lob is making a powerful comeback in doubles tennis, emerging as a key counter to aggressive net play. As more teams employ the I-formation and crowd the net to […]
Mastering the Art of Forcing Errors: The 8 Essential Weapons for Competitive Tennis
In competitive tennis, mastering error-forcing tactics is crucial to winning matches. Here’s your blueprint to make it happen: Tennis is 70% errors and 30% winners. Your goal is to systematically […]
Handling Stress on the Court: Why Teenage Tennis Players Struggle and How to Help
In tennis, particularly for teenage players, managing stress during matches can be especially challenging due to the ongoing development of their brain. The teenage brain is still developing, particularly in […]
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