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The Serve – Raise The Heel – Part 2

May 31, 2009 By Brent 4 Comments
Not really a 2nd part, but a clarification of last week’s tip…
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“The 3 Magic Moves Of The Serve”

Never worry again about missing a 2nd serve!


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Filed Under: Tennis Tip - Serve, Tennis Tip - Serve - Volley, Tennis Tip - Spin

Serve – The Importance of the Front Heel

May 20, 2009 By Brent 1 Comment
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Just right click here and then choose “Save Target As” (don’t think you can if you’re using Chrome).
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OK, one body part we rarely associate with a good service motion is specifically your front heel.

When I worked with Tom Stow, Tom liked me to be in my ready position for my serve with my front heel already raised.

I never felt comfortable with it, so we eventually compromised to where I would start with my front foot flat, rock back slightly, and then raise my heel during my tossing motion.

Tom eventually gave in (I’m sure that might have been a first for him!) and he let me develop my heel raise in a way that worked for me.

This is a small but incredibly important aspect of your serve to insure that you get into really good hitting position set up.

In fact for me, and in an upcoming tip, the importance of your front hip coming out under you during your tossing motion is completely related to the timing of your front heel raise.

But for now, let’s just tinker a bit on you going out there on the practice court for about 25 practice serves (nothing fancy, just go through your normal service motion and try to be aware if and when you’re raising your front heel) and seeing if you can feel what we’re talking about here.

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“The 3 Magic Moves Of The Serve”

Never worry again about missing a 2nd serve!


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Filed Under: Tennis Tip - Serve, Tennis Tip - Serve - Volley, Tennis Tip - Spin

And The Winner Is? – Part 2 – Overcoming The Pusher

May 20, 2009 By Brent 4 Comments
2009 National Women’s 35s Indoors Singles Finalist!



That’s right!  My wonderful bride Mai (and your ball feeder extraordinaire on our WebTennis.net video tips) just recently brought home the Silver Ball from the national 35 Indoors in Chicago (Homewood Flossmoor Racquet & Fitness Club) in singles.

Mai had a great victory in the semis over a type of player I’m not sure she could have beaten 6-12 months ago…

Her opponent was a bit more than a classic “pusher” because she could drive the ball into open corners when she wanted to, but all in all, Mai had to find the will and determination to mentally overcome a tough opponent who’s major weapon was clearly the ability to track everything down and simply not miss.

And as I said before, and I know Mai agrees, both of us don’t think she would have won this match a year ago.

What has made the difference in her game?

Click the audio player > button below to hear in Mai’s words what has changed this around for her.


Also, check out the post below for more tournament updates and photos.
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