Category: Tennis Tips
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5 Things Tennis Players Over 50 Can Do on Days They Don’t Play
You don’t have to play tennis every day to become a better—and healthier—tennis player. If you’re anything like me, there’s nothing quite like getting out on a tennis court. But as we get older, we also start to realize something: Our days away from the court matter too. When I was younger, I could play…
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Stop Trying to Hit the Perfect Shot: Why Smarter Tennis Often Wins
You don’t have to hit the perfect shot to win the point. Sometimes, you just need to make the better decision. If there’s one thing I’ve learned from playing tennis as I’ve gotten older, it’s that trying to hit the perfect shot can get you into trouble. You know the feeling. You get a short…
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The One-Second Rule: A Simple Tennis Tip for Players Over 50
Better positioning. Less unnecessary running. More time to prepare for the next ball. If you’ve been playing tennis for a while, you’ve probably had this happen: You hit what you think is a great shot. You watch it travel across the court. You wait to see what your opponent does with it. And then… Oh!…
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More Consistency, Less Power!
🎾 One of the biggest mistakes beginners make: Trying to hit the ball too hard. Control always comes before power. Focus on keeping the ball in play longer—you’ll win more points just by being consistent. Less power. More control.
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No Partner?
🎾 Want to improve your tennis without a partner? Try this: Find a wall and rally against it. Start slow and aim for consistency—not power. If you can hit 20 shots in a row, your game will improve fast. Simple, but very effective.
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Serve Tip
🎾 Most beginner players struggle with their serve—and it’s usually because of one thing: They don’t reach up on contact. Instead of swinging forward, focus on reaching UP toward the ball. This small change can instantly improve your power and consistency.
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5-Minute Wall Volley Drill for Beginners
Welcome to your first home tennis drill! You don’t need a court to improve your game. This simple wall volley drill is perfect for building hand-eye coordination and perfecting your contact point. The Wall Volley Challenge What you need: A tennis racket, a tennis ball (or a foam ball for indoors), and a flat wall.…