Rafa’s Slice Return: A Masterclass in Neutralizing Big Servers
Over the past three seasons on the ATP Tour, an impressive 18% of all returns have been slice returns, and Rafael Nadal was one of the foremost practitioners of this […]
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Over the past three seasons on the ATP Tour, an impressive 18% of all returns have been slice returns, and Rafael Nadal was one of the foremost practitioners of this […]
Rafael Nadal officially retired from professional tennis on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. “He makes you suffer. First he takes your legs, then your mind.” These words from Casper Ruud perfectly […]
In tennis, we often hear about “momentum” – those stretches when everything just clicks, or conversely, when things feel like they’re slipping away. Understanding and mastering these psychological dynamics can […]
Jannik Sinner, Italy’s first world No. 1 tennis player, has become a national sensation, with his presence dominating the ATP Finals in Turin and Italian sports culture overall. At 23, […]
In doubles tennis, mastering the fundamentals of net play is essential to gaining a competitive edge. Playing the net effectively involves more than quick reflexes; it requires strategic awareness and […]
Elevate your game without changing your style! Our Sunday Invitational Groups are designed to refine your tennis skills by focusing on strategy, smart decision-making, and maximizing your unique strengths on […]
Daniil Medvedev, currently ranked No. 4 globally and one of the most articulate voices on the ATP Tour, reached a breaking point during the ATP Finals due to a mix […]
Most parents invest significant time, money, and energy into developing their children’s fundamental tennis strokes, primarily focusing on “how to hit the ball.” However, in today’s competitive game, lack of […]
A question we hear often is why performance can vary so much—especially as we age. What’s the common thread amid changing conditions, fresh tennis balls, and different opponent styles? It’s […]
One of the Men’s Championship finalists commented that the synthetic grass courts at Manly felt tougher to play on compared to hard courts. Ever wonder why your game feels effortless […]
You often talk about the Nadal Variation. What do you mean? The Nadal Variation is a strategy where Nadal ran around his backhand to hit a powerful forehand cross-court shot. […]
It can feel like the whole world is caving in when the nerves kick in and the knot in your stomach tightens, when you feel the piercing gaze of the […]
The intensity and drama of finals tennis was on full display during the Manly Lawn Club Championships 2024! By Sunday afternoon, we had crowned some new champions: Andre in Singles, […]
In doubles, success centers on controlling the Magic Diamond—the critical area where most of the play unfolds. Understanding this space adds new meaning to your positioning at the start of […]
Using High-Percentage Spots to Win More Points. In doubles, where you place your volleys can make all the difference in controlling the point and ultimately winning it. Here are the […]
