Archive for August, 2007

Video Tennis Tip – Aug 5, 2007 – Sampras Shows Us How to Pronate

Brent | August 5, 2007 in Serve, Video Tip | Comments (0)

The term “pronation” is thrown around like a hot potato all of the time.

I’ve got a clip of Pete Sampras where I’ve picked apart how Pete pronates and how you can copy and model what he does.

Here’s where to view this clip:

http://www.webtennis.net/nltr-070703.htm 

Really want to read your feedback on this clip.  Please come on back here after viewing this clip and let me know your thoughts.

Many thanks,

Brent

Video Tennis Tip – Aug 2, 2007 – How to Handle the High Bouncing “Kick” Serve

Brent | in Return of Serve, Video Tip | Comments (0)

A common question I get is how to handle that high bouncing incoming “kick” serve.

There are 3 key elements to be successful with this shot.

1.   Commit to a full shoulder turn so your front shoulder is pointing at the incoming serve.
2.   Keep the hands loose and soft so you can adjust the eventual bounce direction
3.   On your backhand side, play a slice on level swing plane

Here’s where to view the video clip.

http://www.webtennis.net/nltr-070802.htm 

I really want to read your comments about this tip.  Please come on back after you view this clip and give me some feedback.

Thanks,

Brent