Strategy in tennis does not need to be complicated. At club level, a few principles applied consistently win more matches than clever but risky plans. A game plan is simply a decision, made in advance, about how you want to win points. Play high-percentage tennis Most points at club level end with an error. So … Read more
Most recreational players stop improving not because of age or talent, but because they practice the same way every week: a warm-up rally and a few sets. Improvement needs a little structure. Start with an honest assessment Ask yourself, or better, ask a coach or a regular partner: which shots break down under pressure? Do … Read more
Players who want more power often swing harder with their arm and end up with more errors and sore elbows. Real power comes from timing, rotation and racquet-head speed, and it is only useful when combined with good shot selection. Where power comes from Power is the product of racquet-head speed and clean contact. Both … Read more
Every opponent asks a different question. A plan that works perfectly against one player can fall apart against the next. Recognizing a few common styles, and having an answer ready for each, makes you a much more complete player. The pusher (or counterpuncher) They get everything back, often high and slow, and wait for your … Read more
The serve is the only shot in tennis you control completely. Nobody hits the ball to you, nobody rushes you. That makes it the shot where practice pays off most, and the one where small technical faults repeat themselves every single point. Start with the continental grip Most recreational players who struggle with the serve … Read more
The return is the second most important shot in tennis, and the most neglected in practice. Most players hit hundreds of serves in a session and almost no returns. Yet every service game you break starts with returns that put the ball back in play. Find the right position Start around the baseline and adjust. … Read more
