What’s The Right Shot? Episode #14 – The Answer
Once again, there were a ton of really great shot choices from the WebTennis subscribers in our Question… [more]
What’s The Right Shot? Episode #14
I've selected a point from one of my Monday doubles matches at the Berkeley Tennis Club. There's lots… [more]
What’s The Right Shot? Episode #13 – The Answer
This episode really got everyone's juices flowing. Love it. The Answer video below details what… [more]
What’s The Right Shot? Episode #13
This is another great point from a National Men's 60s Hardcourt Doubles match featuring Brian Cheney,… [more]
What’s The Right Shot? Episode #12 – The Answer
Wow - a few great shot choices from everyone. Meaning, we weren't all over the board with a ton of… [more]
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What’s The Right Shot? Episode #14 – The Answer
Once again, there were a ton of really great shot choices from the WebTennis subscribers in our Question segment of this episode. And in addition, lots of other astute observations on other aspects of this particular doubles point. So, there you have it, here's the shot I played … [Read More...]
What’s The Right Shot? Episode #14
I've selected a point from one of my Monday doubles matches at the Berkeley Tennis Club. There's lots going on during this point that we've all discussed recently. Here it is. You make the call ... The follow up "Answer" segment video for Episode #14 will be available only for WebTennis … [Read More...]
What’s The Right Shot? Episode #13 – The Answer
This episode really got everyone's juices flowing. Love it. The Answer video below details what happens so often out there when we feel the need to end the point. Here's what I mean ... [nonmember]Members - get logged in over to the right in the Members Log-In area ---> Non … [Read More...]
What’s The Right Shot? Episode #13
This is another great point from a National Men's 60s Hardcourt Doubles match featuring Brian Cheney, Phil Landauer, Paul Wulf, and Bill Matthews. There's lots of really good court positioning going on with solid shot selection from all of the guys. Especially Brian, who plays a very calm shot … [Read More...]
What’s The Right Shot? Episode #12 – The Answer
Wow - a few great shot choices from everyone. Meaning, we weren't all over the board with a ton of potential shot choices. And it seemed like the tournament players out there got this one right. Those guys and gals who are playing a lot of either tournament and/or league matches have seen … [Read More...]
What’s The Right Shot? Episode #12
Doubles is a funny game at times. Especially if the point goes past 3-4 shots. We're all pretty organized for those 4 shots it seems, but once the point develops past those first few shots, it can get a little helter skelter in terms of court positioning and shot selection. In the video … [Read More...]
Whats’ The Right Shot? Episode #11 – The Answer
As I mentioned a couple of days ago in the email I sent to you, this episode of "WTRS?" is slightly different from our normal 2 part Question and Answer video series. In the last last video I showed you the one fundamental that I'm working on right now - trying to get a little longer … [Read More...]
What’s The Right Shot? Episode #11
Ok, this week we're going to do a little different version of 'What's The Right Shot". I've got a slight hitch in my forehand groundstroke that I've been working on. It's 1 of the 7 fundamentals that make up a solid topspin drive. It's important to get a sense of "releasing" your racket … [Read More...]
What’s The Right Shot? Episode #10 – The Answer
This video led to a bunch of great comments. There are a number of really good shot choices for sure, but one of the most important things I want you thinking about is where you are on the court when you play your shot. Can you cover the middle of your 1/2 of the court depending on your shot … [Read More...]
What’s The Right Shot? Episode #10
This doubles video features 4 of the top USA senior 60s players - Brian Cheney, Phil Landauer, Paul Wulf, and Bill Matthews. In addition to asking you what you think is the right shot where I stop the video, I'm also pointing out a couple of court positioning situations that I want all of us to … [Read More...]
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What are your favorite methods of learning and eventually improving your tennis game? Online, on-court with a pro, books, DVDs, downloads, audios, etc. ??? I've got a short survey I'd like you to take. http://bit.ly/IbvFoy Is 7 minutes short? I hope so ;-) I've got 2 videos that I … [Read More...]
Key to the Backhand Drop Shot – False Advertising
Executing a clean drop shot for a winner can be one of the most satisfying plays when we play singles. Most players spend way too much time working on the drop shot itself. Instead, you should spend much more time developing a simple slice backhand groundstroke. That's right, if you can't … [Read More...]
What’s The Right Shot? – Episode #9 – The Answer
Wow. This 'question' segment of this video really got everyone's juices flowing. Love it! Here's the 'Answer" segment. I'm going to discuss the different suggestions that were given in the Comments area, tell you why or I like or dislike a suggestion, and then finally, show you the shot I … [Read More...]
What’s The Right Shot? Episode #9 – Doubles
I get together every Monday over at the Berkeley Tennis Club with Cliff, Jim, and Guy for doubles. Cliff and I started this group darn near 10 years ago. Guy joined us shortly thereafter and Jim's been our 4th for the past few years. Guy is a solid 5.0 player. He can hold his own with the … [Read More...]
What’s The Right Shot? – Episode #8 – Doubles: Partner Positioning At Net
There's a very common court positioning mistake that we all make from time to time when both you and your partner are up at net in doubles. And it very often happens to the serving team since they are usually the team (both partners) that gets to net first. The video below is a point taken … [Read More...]
