The game of tennis might seem complicated for those new to it, but it can essentially be broken down into 8 basic shots. All 8 shots need to be mastered to excel and proceed to the higher levels of tennis. … Read More

For any level player, the serve is the most complicated shot in tennis. This is especially true for beginners. This is because the serve requires a complex series of movements executed with precision timing in a matter of seconds. It’s … Read More

The serve is the most complicated stroke in tennis. It’s also one of the most difficult to teach. Until now. If you’re not familiar with the ServeMaster by Total Serve, this article could potentially be your gateway to the serve … Read More

If you love tennis and you live to play doubles, this post was written for you. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, I’m sure the tips in this post are going to be a huge boon to your … Read More

If you want to take your tennis game to the next level, you need skill, endurance and speed. You can learn new skills through applying technique. Endurance comes from conditioning. And speed? Plyometrics are your ticket to explosive movement and power. … Read More

Consistently practicing your tennis strokes on a court is easily the best way to improve your tennis game. However, getting to a court can be a challenge for some people. Perhaps you don’t have the time, a willing partner to … Read More

Are you looking to add the serve and volley game to your tennis arsenal? Or maybe you currently serve and volley but just want some tips to improve that part of your game. This post is all about how to … Read More

When it comes to serving in tennis, we all want more power. While placement and consistency are just as important, power seems to be all that people talk about on the serve. We marvel at watching Serena Williams and John … Read More

If you’re new to tennis, you may be unaware that there are typical regimens tennis players employ to warm up. And if you’ve been playing tennis for a while and are not quite sure how to warm up properly, this … Read More

If you’re a fan of ATP or WTA tennis, you know that rain will usually delay or end a professional tennis match. This is usually decided by the tournament referee when he or she deems it too slippery or unsafe … Read More

I’ve been playing tennis regularly for 25 years. I coach tennis, I live tennis and I breathe tennis. It goes without saying that I’ve made many tennis mistakes in that time. When I first started, I made mistake after mistake. … Read More

If you’re like me, you probably don’t remember the very first time you started playing tennis. You’ve always played tennis and all those early matches and practice sessions blended together. Or, maybe you started playing tennis a few years ago … Read More

Roger Federer was once interviewed by Charlie Rose after winning the 2004 U.S. Open. In the video, he was asked why his game looked so graceful. Without hesitation, Roger cited his footwork as the single most important factor in his … Read More

Let me count the ways for this question. Roger Federer is without question the greatest role model and icon tennis has ever had. In fact, I’d go so far to say he’s the best role model in all of sports … Read More

The tennis backhand can be a difficult shot for beginners in tennis. Most players today are taught the two-handed backhand, which is the shot most professional players hit with on tour. As a tennis instructor, I only teach the two-handed … Read More

Tennis is one of the toughest sports of all the popular sports to play well. If you’re new to the game, just realize it can take months, or even years, to get to a level where you can hit and … Read More

I’ve been playing tennis for 25 years and I can tell you it does cost money to play. But it may surprise you how little it can cost in the right locations. The cost to play tennis varies depending on … Read More