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What is the feeling of a perfect shot, and does it even matter? gravity tennis instruction technique Apr 04, 2023

Regardless of your playing level, you've experienced this at least once: the shot that just felt perfect.

What did it feel like? Chances are it felt different. It sounded different. It felt almost like the shot was automatic, like you could feel the shot coming even before...

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The Secret to Effortlessly Timing Your Strokes gravity tennis instruction technique Mar 31, 2023

Tennis is a game of rhythm. We all know this, but there is little to no information on what that rhythm is, exactly.

Once the ball is struck, it flies freely through the air with only one force acting on it - the force of gravity. As the ball rises, the ball's vertical...

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Are you "Forrest Gumping" It? gravity tennis instruction technique Mar 29, 2023

You're probably wondering what I mean by this provocative title. I'll explain:

In a pivotal part of the movie Forrest Gump, child Forrest is being chased by bullies. Confined to a stiff body-braces, he struggles to outrun them, until the braces unexpectedly break...

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Are Chronic Tennis Injuries Inevitable, or Preventable? injury instruction technique Mar 29, 2023

If you've fallen in love with tennis, you're likely all-to-familiar with the chronic pain and injury that comes with regular play.

You do your best to play with pain, change rackets, wear a brace, take regular breaks, and even go to a physical therapist, and while these actions...

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How do professional tennis players make it look so EASY? gravity tennis instruction technique Mar 29, 2023

My name is Scott and like many of you, I am a huge fan of professional tennis, particularly Roger Federer. I have always been fascinated by how effortless he makes the game look, even during practice sessions.

One day, a thought struck me- was Federer's ease a consequence of his mastery, or was...

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Hit A Perfect Topspin Forehand With 3 Key Words forehand gravity tennis instruction topspin Dec 14, 2022

In just three words, you can learn how to hit the perfect topspin forehand ground stroke: "Tip," "Skip", and "Whip."

#1 “Tip”

"Tip" refers to the take-back of your racquet. To get into the correct racket position, imagine there's a light at the end of your racquet strings and that...

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