Sunday, August 14, 2022

Dead Ball vs Live Ball Drills - What do you use for Beginners?

It often depended on the court space available and the number of students. I preferred to use live ball drills as soon as possible in conjunction with a graduated approach. Dead ball feeds were used for absolute beginners. I would use both for variation and also accomplish specific objectives.

Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Tennis Elbow Causes

There are many causes based on observation and personal experience. Aging is a common problem with all types of injuries and this is one of them. An aging body simply is more vulnerable and usually by the time you hit your 40s the risk increases every year. I've recommended many aging players to go for more forgiving frames and lower string tension as they age, me included. 

Poor technique can be a cause and one-handed backhands combined with a light-weight, stiff frame, with the wrong strings and tension can do it. Tennis ball can cause elbow injuries as well. As a kid, I tried Tretorn balls, only once, and had my first lesson in getting arm problems from equipment. The tennis ball type has to match the surface and altitude. 

The Pros job is to guide students in the proper choices to avoid elbow injuries.

Tuesday, July 12, 2022

British Tennis Russian Ban May Continue into 2023

 So what will the ATP do if Wimbledon keeps Russians out in 2023? The ATP should discuss a boycott or huge fines to force Wimbledon to undo this bad idea. At least the WTA showed some backbone.

 British Tennis Russian Ban May Continue into 2023

Monday, July 11, 2022

Mac slams Politicians for Interfering with Tennis- Let Novak In

 Mac on the US Ban

Tennis Rankings are a Mess - Let Novak. Play

The ATP, Wimbledon Officials, Australian Politicians, and finally, USA CDC; They've all contributed to screwing up Tennis Rankings and tournament participation by Tennis Players who only want to hit tennis balls, make their own health decisions, and not involve themselves in politics when it comes to tennis.

Let Novak Play - at the U.S. Open