I love Novaks impersonations. This one had me in stitches
Is Ana’s footwork an example to her colleagues
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 …
Caroline Wozniacki Australian open first round
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Roger Federer and the Australian Open
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Sloane Stephens on Trans World Sport: Such a physically strong player
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 …
Kia Open Drive: Laura Robson – 2014 Australian Open 3:10 mins
I love these car interviews. They make me laugh and you learn that little bit about a player that you normally wouldn’t. Here Laura shares the most important lesson she has learnt in tennis and the one thing she would change about herself.
Interview with Eugenie Bouchard – 2014 Australian Open only 50 secs
I’m slowly learning about Eugenie who is similar to Laura Robson in that they are of the same generation, seem to be good friends, quite outgoing and won Wimbledon as a junior. Here she talks about her first round match and looks forward to her second round.
Day 1 Highlights – 2014 Australian Open in only 3 mins
t’s been a really busy opening day at the 2014 Australian Open, here is a round-up of all the exciting action in only 3 minutes.
Charlie Brooker introduces video games to Jon Snow
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 …
How to Make Better Mistakes « The Talent Code
The best-run hospitals reported ten times more errors than the poorly run hospitals. Find out why in How to Make Better Mistakes « The Talent Code
National Geographic Live! – The Power of Photography to Reveal
Simply fascinating what is happening in the world around us. This film is about North Korea. One of the most secret nations. It sounds like it might be opening up more and more but is it.
Please don’t help my kids
As a father I’m constantly searching for the balance between helping my son and holding him back. I was brought up to work hard and overcome challenges. It gave me a belief that I could control my life instead of expecting others to control it for me. Though I don’t feel I have all the answers and it’s not just …
Exclusive tennis match: Noah & Bahrami vs McEnroe & Leconte @ Optima Open
Now this is how tennis should be played. Or atleast I wish I could play it like this!!!
Brent Abel: Tennis Singles Strategy – The High Forehand Looper
In this video, Larry shows us just effective a down the line high forehand topspin looper can be. Whether you’re using that shot as Larry does here to set up a short ball, and/or an approach shot, this is a must have play for any skill level.
Rafa Nadal vs Novak Djokovic in Argentina highlights: butts, Men in Blac…
Very funny. Rafa and Novak really do seem to be genuine friends. Novaks speech at the end is also impressive. I heard he speaks many languages. The fluency of his spanish is impressive. At least since I only speak a little it impressed me.
Easy Serving power: UseThe Whip
I’ve heard lots of explanations about getting power into your serve. This is the best I’ve ever found. The Jim makes it sound so simple. The results I now get are fantastic. I have always been able to serve hard but not I have control and easy power. The best thing is that it applies to all shots. I can …
Jim Mclennan: Deep and Up the Middle
As usual Jim Mclennan gives a very incisive lesson. Deep and up the middle is exactly what I use to keep a rally neutral. You are not aiming to win the point, you’re taking away your opponents options and waiting for a better opportunity. It’s defense and getting in your opponents head. Don’t always go for the crazy winner. Enjoy …
Novak Djokovic Forehand in Super Slow Motion – BNP Paribas Open 2013 (+p…
What I look for at the moment is flick from the wrist when hitting the ball. It’s the difference between muscling it which takes a lot of effort and flicking it which is the same as the wrist snap in the serve. It transfers energy from you to the ball effortlessly and gets you back on balance quickly.