Your best coach on court is your last mistake
This is just a perfect quote so I wanted to keep it for later. The full…
Winning at the Net: Great Net Positioning
Continuing the series teaching you how to dominate the net by online tennis instruction check out…
What can snooker teach us about obesity? Yes, it might actually have health benefits part three
If you haven’t already, read part one and part two Ronnie O’Sullivan is an amazing player just with his…
Winning at the Net: Stop framing volleys
I follow a bunch of on online tennis coaches and I’m really glad I do. I…
hobbies | sport | weight loss
What can snooker teach us about obesity? Yes, it might actually have health benefits part two
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.
What can snooker teach us about obesity? Yes, it might actually have health benefits part one
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.
Australian Open: Heat is not the primary problem
A timely piece by tennis commentator Richard Evans named Heat is not the primary problem touches on the…
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….
Australian Open 2014: Why mental strength is king for Nadal and Djokovic
I came across a wonderful analysis of Nadals success a while back and recently wanted to…
activity | Grand Slams | sport | tennis
What is the fan slam?
The fan slam is attending all four tennis grand slam events, preferably in one year. It’s…
Brain Function "Boosted For Days After Reading a Novel"
Reading a gripping novel causes biological changes in the brain which last for days as the…
Tennis Strategy: Is serve and volley coming back in 2014?
With Stefan Edbergs appointment as Roger Federers next headline coach and Boris Becker joining team Novak…
The voice of an angel: Amira Willighagen 9 years old
Amira Willighagen was the last audition in Holland’s Got Talent 2013, held in October. By the…
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…
How to Coach: Use your opponents strengths
You’ve probably heard the phrase “every action has an equal and opposite reaction”. It’s used in…
Coaches: use what is in front of you
The eternal question a player must ask regularly of the people advising them is what can…
The magic that makes the brain learn: Kim Bevill at TEDxCrestmoorParkED
Watch this amazing talk by Kim Bevill as she explains how getting kids moving helps their…
Doping: Cilic
The case of Cilic highlights the question. How does a professional tennis player feed himself and…
Injuries: How to treat Tennis Elbow
Thankfully this isn’t something I’ve suffered from, mainly because I learnt early on how to fix…
Serena Williams coaching setup
As part of my series of posts looking at the coaching setups of the top pro…
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