Category Archives: Tennis Tips

When facing lobbers, it’s important to make some adjustments to your game plan. Of course, being tall and able to hit aggressive overheads is a big plus, but it is not a requirement in order to beat lobbers.   Here are … Continue reading →

When deciding whether or not your child is ready for tennis tournament play, keep some things in mind:  Your child’s coach will know. It is hard for you or your child to determine on your own whether or not your … Continue reading →

One of the biggest obstacles that an avid tennis player may face is transitioning from indoor to outdoor tennis. Unlike indoor courts, courts in an outdoor complex are subject to the elements. With such starkly different playing surfaces and elements, … Continue reading →

Double formations are the different variations of court positions that tennis partners can choose in order to best fit their game plan. Here’s a quick analysis of most common formations: One Up/One Back Formation: Known as the standard formation, where … Continue reading →

Staying hydrated and eating smart are two of the most important ways to prevent cramps, heat related illnesses and low energy during a match. WHAT TO DRINK: If you have an important match coming up, you can prepare your body … Continue reading →

When you are struggling with your backhand or your forehand is your strength, you may want to consider an inside-out forehand. This is when the receiver is standing on the ad side and runs around to avoid hitting a backhand, … Continue reading →

Tips from Tennis Professional Joao Pinho on how to improve your doubles game through communication. When you or your partner is serving, make sure to use hand signals or talk in between points about the plan for the next point. Failing … Continue reading →

An opponent pops the ball high, and in that instant you need to decide what shot to hit. Should you let the ball bounce or take it out of the air? Should you hit an overhead or a volley? When … Continue reading →