Tennis Glossary: Playing Styles
We’ve added a Tennis Glossary page which includes playing styles. Benefits of describing tennis playing styles when teaching include: 1. Personalized Coaching: Tailors instruction to match a player’s strengths and […]
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Entries by Rob
The Mental Game: Nothing New!
This week’s question came from a Seaside competitor who had trouble coping with match pressure. I was a set up with a break in the second and I couldn’t close […]
What’s stopping us from exercising in older age?
Exercise in older age is high on the agenda, but the idea that with age comes bags of time and a desire to ‘get out there’ isn’t true for a […]
Player Profiles Available
The initial players profiles are hot linked at https://www.tenniswhisperer.com/profiles/players/ Profiles are password protected,
Angeball Tactics on the Tennis Court
If you’ve heard of Ange Postecoglou, you’ve almost certainly heard of Angeball. The football philosophy has come to occupy an almost sacred presence in the imaginations of the Australian’s supporters. […]
How Can I Improve My Doubles Play for Badge?
This week’s question comes from a mid level club member. “With 2024 Badge about to start, what are some simple strategies I can use to improve my doubles play?” Overall, […]
New Whisperer Website
The Tennis Whisperer was previously part of the Manly Tennis Centre (MTC), a subdomain of the Manly Lawn Tennis Club. Following the ownership transfer of the Manly Tennis Centre, MTC […]
USPTA Quick Tip: Soft Hands on Volleys | AskThePro
USPTA Elite Professional Katie Dellich shares a trick on getting students to understand why they shouldn’t hold their racquet so tightly on the volley! Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=perSc63S4pE&list=PLIXGF-OMJolwX3Ey-tPdhi2ZRwzDyM-4r&index=1 Good luck, Rob, USPTA Pro […]
Angels & Demons on Court
Sam Stosur and Nick Kyrgios have some new friends in Naomi Osaka (French Open) and gymnast Simone Biles (Olympics). Athletes who think that they have failed to live up to […]
What Does it Take to Create an Elite Junior Player?
We were fortunate to watch several promising juniors compete in the Club Championships over the past several weeks. One parent watching the matches asked this week’s question. What Does it […]
The Dreaded Tennis Elbow | AskThePro
Recently, I have a reoccurrence of the dreaded tennis elbow. What can I do about it? Unfortunately, sooner or later, most of us have to suffer through the dreaded tennis […]
How Do I Handle Match Play Distractions?
This week’s inquiry comes from a club member participating in our club championships. During the heat of a match, my opponent unexpectedly erupted with incomprehensible outbursts, visibly losing their temper, […]
Gilbert’s Coaching Advice to Gauff: Know what’s coming, and play to your strengths
Brad Gilbert — tennis junkie, junkballer, commentator, coach of legends — had roughly seven minutes to trade his coaching hat for a microphone, to shift from helping Coco Gauff manage […]
Mastering Tennis Requires an All-Court Style
The tennis court at Arthur Ashe Stadium appears smooth, but the microscopic structure of sand granules in the acrylic paint significantly affects match dynamics. The size, shape, and density of […]
Developing a Warrior Mode | AskThePro
The mental side of competitive sports is crucial as it directly impacts an athlete’s performance and ability to handle pressure. Developing strong mental resilience, focus, and confidence can often be […]
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