Jump rope alternate move: Player alternates jumping foot as he/she hops the rope while moving forward from the base line to the net. The player the skips backwards from the net to the baseline, alternating the jumping foot. This drill is a good tool to warm-up lower and upper body and to work on coordination skills required to control shots in tennis.
Wimbledon arrives at the end of June and the grass court swing transforms how the game is played. Low bounces, slippery footing, and rewards for forward play demand a different tactical mindset. Here is how to coach it.
With Roland Garros centre stage in May, clay court tennis demands a different toolkit: controlled sliding, longer rallies, and patient point construction. Here is how to coach the surface that humbles power players and rewards craft.
The slice backhand is experiencing a renaissance in modern tennis, valued for its ability to change pace, create approach opportunities, and neutralise powerful opponents. This guide breaks down the technique, tactical applications, and training progressions coaches need to develop this essential shot at every level.