May 2019 Issue
Dominic Thiem First Serve Dominic Thiems first serve is a weapon as he showed this year winning Indian Wells. He is a platform stance server with a big leg drive that propels him further in the court than most other...
This article examines the keys to the two-handed forward swing, including the shape of the swing arc, the positioning and...
Every player knows they need to drill. But how do you optimize focus and benefit in the part of training...
In the first article in this series I outlined some thoughts on the possible evolution of players, playing styles, rackets and technique. Let’s continue now with some additional, more radical thoughts about the possible further evolution of training and coaching,...
All the Grand Slam champions on the ATP Tour are now 30 years or older. Perhaps in the next couple of years, a new young player or players will win a Grand Slam. None have yet, although Dominic Thiem made...
In the first article in this series, I talked about the importance of unconditional self-acceptance as one of the foundations of true confidence. (Click Here.) Tennis gives you an opportunity to learn a lot about yourself. If you have confidence,...
In collaboration with Dr. Brian Gordon, Rick Macci presents the elements of the optimum two-handed backhand, starting with the preparation, and especially, the "outside" backswing. See what biomechanical research reveals about the merits of the possible technical variations, and how...
In collaboration with Dr. Brian Gordon, Rick Macci presents the elements of the optimum two-handed backhand, starting with the preparation, and especially, the "outside" backswing. See what biomechanical research reveals about the merits of the possible technical variations, and how...