Entries by Rob

NSMTA President’s Letter – January 2024

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How To Keep Your Brain Sharp As You Age

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Maintaining mental sharpness as you age involves various factors: 1. **Exercise:** Regular physical activity, especially aerobic exercises, promotes blood flow to the brain, reducing cognitive decline. Engage in activities like […]

The 7 Keys to Longevity

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According to aging experts, while extreme measures like transfusing young blood may not significantly extend human lifespan, adopting simple behaviors can help people live healthier for longer, potentially reaching ages […]

Nadal Prematch Ritual

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This week’s question comes from a player at the Seaside Championships.  “Isn’t it great to see Nadal is back. He’s such a fierce competitor. My question is, why does Nadal […]

Tennis Strategies

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We’ve added a Tennis Strategies page. Competitive tennis revolves around offensive tactics, aiming to exploit your opponent’s weaknesses, mistakes and court positioning. Most tennis strategies rely on thinking about angles, […]

Tennis Glossary: Playing Styles

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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 […]

The Mental Game: Nothing New!

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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 […]

Angeball Tactics on the Tennis Court

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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. […]

New Whisperer Website

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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

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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

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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 […]