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This is just a perfect quote so I wanted to keep it for later. The full quote is: “Your best coach on court is your last mistake, learn from it & make your adjustments..don’t get mad” Thanks to Scottsdale Tennis (@KJtheTennisPro) tweeted at 9:25 PM on Fri, Jan 17, 2014:#coaching @USTAJrComp @USTACAZ_JrTournIt’s such a tough mentality to achieve but also …
Continuing the series teaching you how to dominate the net by online tennis instruction check out episode 2 great net positioning. With Roger giving such a masterful display at the net in his Quarterfinal against Murray we see the huge advantage of good net positioning as an advantage and extra option against todays baseliners who dominate. Net positioning is something …
If you haven’t already, read part one and part two Ronnie O’Sullivan is an amazing player just with his right hand, but his ability with his left hand gives him a real edge because it gives him much better reach. If you haven’t played snooker, then it’s important to know that every so often, the best shot to play is impossible to actually …
I follow a bunch of on online tennis coaches and I’m really glad I do. I have learnt a ton. Much from their free stuff and tons from the courses I’ve bought. Florian Meier (not the touring pro :-)) focuses a lot on technique and is currently sharing some free instruction on dominating the net. So I thought I would …
Pool or snooker are activities most people can enjoy because they have low demands on physical fitness. That’s a very good thing because many who struggle with their weight do so because they can’t relate to the role models out there.
Snooker is probably the last sport that you would consider to be in any way healthy, let alone teach you anything weight loss or how to prevent obesity. I was so surprised when I realised something fundamental about snooker.
I cannot name a single snooker number one or world champion that had serious trouble with their weight during their triumphs.
Find out why I think this happens and how it can help you in part one of three.
A timely piece by tennis commentator Richard Evans named Heat is not the primary problem touches on the continual question in tennis. Is it too physical. Does tennis at the top level push the human body too far? I feel it will be an eternal question given the continual march of progress in all sports. I’m a formula one and athletics fan …
Listening to the Australian Open on AO radio I heard about Tommy Robredos work supporting wheel chair tennis. This is the kind of stuff I like to hear and makes me more interested in Tommy and want him to win. So I thought I would just have a quick look into it and true enough Tommy is an ambassador for …
Watching Ana ivanovic v Serena I felt I noticed really good footwork. Particularly in changing direction. Something the men are much better at. It might just be that she wasn’t being pushed around enough and thus exposed but it felt like she was just nimble. Not something I associate with Ana in recent years. Back in 2008 she seemed similarly …
I came across a wonderful analysis of Nadals success a while back and recently wanted to read it again. Compare it to the other analyses that abound this time of year. I panicked because I couldn’t find it for love nor money. So I’m recording it here because I will be referring to it plenty in future. The article asks US …
The fan slam is attending all four tennis grand slam events, preferably in one year. It’s obviously a dream of mine and yesterday I read about some one who has done it. Grand Slam Gal. So in the fashion of writing it done and making a plan I thought I would start my plan to complete a fan slam. Just …
Reading a gripping novel causes biological changes in the brain which last for days as the mind is transported into the body of the protagonist The new research, carried out at Emory University … found that reading a good book may cause heightened connectivity in the brain and neurological changes that persist in a similar way to muscle memory. Read …
I’m becoming a big fan of Sloane and my pick to win a slam some time soon. Her attitude and mindset stand out for me. So I wanted to know a little more about her. Transworld sport do such amazing biographies it says something that they picked Sloane and this is everything I hoped it would be. I learnt so …
With Stefan Edbergs appointment as Roger Federers next headline coach and Boris Becker joining team Novak you have to wonder what each team is thinking about. Of course Severin luthi rogers permanent coach welcomes edberg but what is the reason to bring the Swede in? I can’t help but wonder if Serve and Volley is the aim in 2014? Federer now has Edberg, …
Amira Willighagen was the last audition in Holland’s Got Talent 2013, held in October. By the time she hits her final note, you’ll be absolutely blown away. I had to share just to have a record. Apparently she has never had a singing lesson in her life. The first video above is Amira Willighagens audition for Hollands got talent 2013. Below …
I find this a fascinating interview because Jon Snow reflects the prejudices of those who haven’t played games. He didn’t listen, he interrogated, and so he didn’t have a sensible discussion and didn’t let charlie explain anything properly. He has the view that watching TV is fine but playing games must be wrong. What do you guys think? I’m a …
You’ve probably heard the phrase “every action has an equal and opposite reaction”. It’s used in physics but I like to use it on the tennis court. In fact I’ve had to learn it because I’ve met enough people that use my own power against me. I still remember a ranking match where my serve was everything I hoped it …
The eternal question a player must ask regularly of the people advising them is what can this person teach me? If the answer is very little then either you have learnt all that they have to teach or the lessons you need have changed and you must determine how you will now continue learning what is needed. In a sentence …
Watch this amazing talk by Kim Bevill as she explains how getting kids moving helps their ability to think, process, and focus; that if we get kids physically fit they will get higher scores. With research behind her Kim shows us that the magic is simply to get them moving.
The case of Cilic highlights the question. How does a professional tennis player feed himself and take and required supplements without falling foul of doping violations? The fact that Cilic instantly accepted his ban and worked openly with authorities helped his case but I had to wonder how a pro actually manages to travel the world often to lands they …