Here is a list of things that can help you win your tennis match. These are listed in order of importance. The more of these things that you execute in a match situation, the higher the chances of success. Tackle these one at a time! Steve Annacone, USPTA Elite Pro, is the Director of Annacone…
Taking time away from your opponent in a tennis match is one of the best ways to draw errors. These days, most players are doing this by hitting their shots with a great amount of speed. Another very effective way to rush your opponent and take away time is to hit your shot more on…
Tennis players at all levels of the game tend to develop their own unique swing. We see similarities in players’ swings and shots but there are very few (if any) that are exactly the same. The professional players have many things in common (shoulder turn, early point of contact, etc.) but when comparing, there are…
The courts at Wimbledon have changed significantly in the 21st century. The grass used to be thicker, slicker, and actually a different type. This has enabled the baseline players to play more defense, get more balls back in play, and then be aggressive once they get into the point. They can basically play similar to…
Tennis can be a lonely sport. Until recently, even the pros were completely on their own during their matches. Although coaching is allowed on tour these days, the players still have the most control of how the match is played, as well as the outcome. Self coaching can be extremely helpful on the court. If…
Even though the game of tennis has gotten faster and faster with players hitting the ball harder and harder, there is no substitute for good ball placement. A player who can target their opponent’s weaker shot, hit the ball to the open part of the court, and use the change of direction when the player…
Doubles seems like a very complicated game. Having four players on the tennis court definitely adds to the potential complexity of the points. However, a sound and simple strategy can help you overcome all of the chaos that you may encounter in a match. Use this basic strategy: try to get your first serve in play,…
Serving is always a rollercoaster ride. It is extremely likely that you have experienced the ups and downs of your serve during a tennis match. One minute, all of your serves are going in and are very effective, and the next minute you can barely swing your arm and get the ball to land in…
Most good players have a plan when they step on the court. Usually it is a combination of what they do well, and something that they believe will be effective against this specific opponent. The top players will try to play the first point of the match like this. As the match goes on, it…
return, were all hit trying to keep my opponent from hitting the ball back. I never even realized this was happening. My competitive instincts did not allow me to follow the idea to hit the first few shots to set up the point. As a result, I lost to a lot of players who were…