Imagery and Elite Players: Justine Henin’s Forehand
What were the changes in Justine's backswing based on high speed video? How have pro players--including Grand Slam winners--used video…
Poaching is Overrated
Is poaching overrated? From my over forty years as a player and coach I have learned that most players, especially…
Morphing Men’s and Women’s Tennis
The ATP forehand is accepted, rejected, or just controversial depending on who you ask. But what about the women? Is…
Ultimate Fundamentals: The Racket Path on the Serve
The modern pro game is phenomenally varied and technically complex, something we have spent the last decade studying on Tennisplayer!…
The 1946 Davis Cup: Part 2
Jack Kramer was a unanimous singles choice. We had been in Australia for 30 tumultuous days. (Click Here.) With the…
John Yandell: The One Handed Pro Backhand: Part 5
Closed stance dominates on the pro one-handed backhand, but why? In the last article we looked at the technical elements…
Maximizing the Game’s Most Important Shot
Let’s be clear: The serve is the most important shot in the game. As players are told very early in…
The Serve Isn’t a Stroke…It’s a System
Reframing the most misunderstood shot in tennis The serve is the only shot in tennis you fully control. There is…
Preparing to Serve Effectively: Four Key Principles
No shot more than the serve defines a tennis identity. A strong serve can dictate play, be it with service…
