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Playing against better players
One of the best ways to improve in tennis is playing against better players. I have been fortunate to find players of various levels to play against, and that really helps me FINE-TUNE my game. But there are some things to take into consideration when you are up against better players. Playing against better players will […]
Are you an international tennis coach? Want to move to Malta?
Are you an international tennis coach? Would you be interested in living in sunny Malta? My friends at the Asciak Tennis Academy are looking for international coaches to join their team. The Asciak Tennis Academy is the premium tennis academy in Malta and they are now looking to add a competent international tennis coach to […]
How to become a better tennis player
The question on most tennis players minds is: “How to become a better tennis player?” This is the journey we’re all on. And I want to argue that it’s a really fun and fulfilling one. But the question of “How to become a better tennis player” is not really answered with a new racquet or […]
Can the Backhand Slice Be a Weapon?
The forehand is usually our most reliable wing and where we finish most of our points. This is not always the case of course, but a general rule. For many players the backhand is a huge weakness, how can we overcome this? Well, the obvious solution is to keep working on the backhand and that’s […]
Every session is a lesson – Racquet Confucius
We have talked a lot about racquet confusion here at Tennisnerd or (Racquetholics Anonymous as I like to call it). Although I strangely am addicted to tennis racquets, I think it’s also important to work on your game of course. So for my latest practice session I decided to record it with the purpose of […]
The Federer Serve in Slow-mo
I have been lucky enough to watch the maestro Roger Federer serve up a close a few times and like with all his shots, it really is a fluid motion he displays. However it is not very easy to copy and if you would model your serve on a player I think his countryman Stanislas […]
Sam Groth’s Monster Serve
I had the fortune to see some great tennis action up close at the Mercedes Cup in Stuttgart earlier this year. This is Aussie serve monster Sam Groth and his impressive toss and motion. Look at where he lands inside the court!
Troubleshooting your tennis
It might be a cliché, but the biggest help for your game is the ability to analyze and understand your own weaknesses and bad habits on the court. Knowing when something goes wrong and why is key to improving as a player and getting better results. One of the most common things you see on […]
What you need to play well on grass
People of the Internet love lists so here’s one. Unscientific, but what the heck. What you need to play well on grass * Bendy knees. Due to a lower bounce you need to be able to bend low and hit the ball from lower positions. * A good slice. A slide skids nice and low […]
Practice Your Serve
I’ve been struggling with my serve lately and decided to go back to the basics and try to get the feeling back. I’m usually a fan of watching good video content and then doing practice swings at home. Do that until you’re confident of the mechanics and then take a bucket of balls to the […]