Masterclass on the Return of Serve: Anisimova
Masterclass on the Return of Serve: Anisimova By the third game of the second set in Beijing, Coco Gauff looked unsettled. Amanda Anisimova had just hit another forehand return winner […]
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The Hidden Biases That Cost You Matches
The Hidden Biases That Cost You Matches We think we’re making smart decisions on court. But our brains are wired with shortcuts that distort judgment, especially under pressure. The result? […]
Why Your Heart Loves Tennis
Why Your Heart Loves Tennis When Professor Andre La Gerche was joking with a colleague about Donald Trump’s “battery theory” of exercise—that the body is born with a finite amount […]
Restarting After Tennis Elbow Injury
Restarting After Tennis Elbow Injury A Simple Return-to-Play Plan Tennis elbow isn’t something you can rush through. Rest alone won’t fix it, and playing through the pain only makes things […]
CLA: Tennis Coaching’s “New” Old Secret
CLA: Tennis Coaching’s “New” Old Secret The Constraints-Led Approach (CLA) is being hailed as the latest training breakthrough in world sport. NBA franchises, Premier League champions, and MLB teams are […]
The Five Stages of Tennis Elbow Recovery
The Five Stages of Tennis Elbow Recovery Recovering from tennis elbow isn’t about shortcuts — it’s about structured, progressive rehabilitation. This roadmap applies to all competitive players aiming for a […]
The Hidden Opponent: How Temperature Shapes Performance
The Hidden Opponent: How Temperature Shapes Performance Have you ever noticed you play better at certain times of the day? Back in my playing days, the early mornings were always […]
The Evolution of de Minaur’s Game
The Evolution of de Minaur’s Game Alex de Minaur has always been known for his speed, grit, and relentless counterpunching. But over the past 12 months, his game has taken […]
Returning to Tennis After the Flu
Returning to Tennis After the Flu A Stage-by-Stage Path Back to Match Readiness Flu doesn’t just take you out for a week — it pushes your whole system through a […]
It’s the Little Things That Matter
It’s the Little Things That Matter Traditionally, the major turning points in matches occur on the fourth point in a game or in the seventh game of a set. That’s […]
“I Get Nervous When People Watch Me Play” — Performance Anxiety
“I Get Nervous When People Watch Me Play” — Performance Anxiety A pupil says they get very nervous when people watch them play. They’re worried about being judged, and as […]
Why Tennis Players Get Injuries
Why Tennis Players Get Injuries Ever wonder why we tend to get more injuries as we age — and blame it on “old age”? The truth is, age isn’t the […]
Life Lessons from Björn Borg’s Heartbeats
Life Lessons from Björn Borg’s Heartbeats Howie and I met Borg a long time ago at White City. We well remember him being a loner sitting in a corner. Perhaps […]
Ledecky and the Art of Balance
Ledecky and the Art of Balance: Doing the Right Things at the Right Time Katie Ledecky is known for swimming dominance in the pool, but her secret isn’t an obsession […]
The Science of Sleep: Rewiring Your Game
The Science of Sleep: Rewiring Your Game Most tennis players think their best work happens on the court. But the truth is, your sharpest improvements occur when you’re off it […]
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