Winning Pretty is a new tennis technique book by Chris Lewit, author of the best-selling book The Secrets of Spanish Tennis. Winning Pretty is an expert’s guide to modern, world-class tennis technique and features cutting edge biomechanics, evidence-based technique analysis, diagrams and models, and many excellent technique drills for building beautiful, elastic technique. The book…
The tone and message of a player’s internal dialogue shape their perceptions and self-belief. In a match, tennis players go through so many emotions that having occasional negative thoughts is inevitable, but learning to avoid negative self-talk will increase their chances to succeed. As American psychologist William James once said, “It is you with the…
Physical preparation in tennis is essential to achieving success in this highly-demanding sport. From the earliest days of childhood tennis to competing at the professional level, tennis players must devote significant time and effort to developing and maintaining an optimal level of fitness, which extends to several key aspects of the game, ranging from endurance…
Unfortunately, kids around the world often do not receive a strong technical foundation in their strokes and movement. I have a great passion for training children and have dedicated much of my coaching work in tennis to developing a great base of technique for kids. I have also been fortunate to work with many tennis…
Tennis is not just a sport played on the courts; it’s a life lesson in itself. Beyond the athletic ability and the exhilarating matches, tennis offers a profound experience that extends far beyond the boundaries of the court. It’s a unique blend of competition, mental fortitude, and character-building that can shape individuals in ways that…
All of us should have a healthy and varied diet to provide us with the nutrients we need to be healthy, feel good and have energy. For an athlete, food is also essential for: •Increase in physical performance •Faster recovery •Have fewer injuries and illnesses The ideal diet for an athlete is not very different…
Does the success of Swiatek, Djokovic, and Nadal justify teaching the western forehand grip? We have all heard warnings about the dangers of using a western grip, especially from coaches in the United States. “You will shank (miss hit) the ball too much,” coaches often say. “You won’t be able to handle fast-paced balls when…
Tennis coaches play a vital role in the industry. There is an endless list of things that tennis coaches do every single day to make the tennis world a stronger, better, and more friendly sport. From the perspective of tennis players, it depends on where I am in my tennis journey to understand how much…
Regardless of a player’s objective with his/her tennis, most players want to progress and develop their skills. One common trap that many junior and adult players, as well as parents, fall into is to focus harder on getting an upgraded rating rather than developing skills. The list below will include some of the most common…
The local tennis community boasts some of the top coaches in the world, and with this wealth of talent available, New York Tennis Magazine took the opportunity to pick the brains of some of these coaches. These coaches share their thoughts on a wide variety of tennis topics and issues, ranging from junior tennis to…