How To Beat A Retriever in Tennis

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Do you dread facing your club retriever? You know, the guy or gal who runs down every shot and never seems to tire? If you don’t know precisely how to deal with a retriever, they’ll run you straight into the … Read More

How To Serve And Volley Effectively In Tennis – Complete Guide

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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

What Age Should My Child Start Playing Tennis?

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You love tennis yourself. You also want your child to play and enjoy the game. So at what age should your child start playing tennis? The consensus answer from all the coaches I know and work with is 5-years-old. If … Read More

How Do I Find A Great Tennis Coach?

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You want to learn tennis or improve your game but you’re uncertain how to find a great tennis coach. Or maybe you want your child to learn tennis and you want to be sure to find the right instructor. It … Read More

Will Serve And Volley Return To Professional Tennis?

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When I was growing up, I used to love watching tennis on TV. But I must admit watching 1990s Wimbledon matches were not very exciting for a kid to watch. Guys would relentlessly use the serve and volley to end … Read More

Why Did The Serve And Volley Die Out?

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What did the following matches have in common? Andre Agassi vs Pete Sampras John McEnroe vs Bjorn Borg Martina Navratilova vs Chris Evert They were all fabulous style contrasts between great serve and volley players and great baseliners. Since the … Read More

How To Truly Master The Mental Game Of Tennis

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You’ve heard that old cliche many times in sports: it’s 10% physical and 90% mental. To me, those numbers look lopsided. I believe you need both in equal proportions to excel at your chosen sport, and tennis is no different. … Read More

Who Are The Top 5 Serve And Volley Players Of The Modern Era?

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While the serve and volley game has waned in popularity over the last two decades in pro tennis, its beauty and artistry on the court has not been forgotten. The baseline players that dominate pro tennis today are great to … Read More

Should I Teach My Kids The Serve And Volley Game?

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If you have children, or you’re a tennis coach, you may be wondering if it’s worth teaching the serve and volley to your kids. In my humble opinion, the answer is yes! You should start teaching serve and volley to … Read More

Can You Use The Serve And Volley Game To Win On Clay?

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If you’re a fan of professional tennis, you probably know that no serve and volley player has won the French Open (played on red clay) since Yannick Noah did it in 1983. However, a vast gulf exists in the level … Read More

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