Communicate clearly! Decide and Commit! Provide encouragement and be flexible! This sounds like advice for a couples counseling session. These are tips for players, so they can be a good partner in doubles. In the first illustration, Judy, the ballside player is receiving a lob. She defers at the last second. If she calls for…
Do you have ATTITUDE? Today, we ask you to evaluate your attitude or “confidence factor” on the court. View a wonderful presentation by Linda LeClaire, an awesome therapist and author of “The Confidence Factor” by clicking https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRFDMJIpmvU&feature=youtu.be. There are seven steps: awareness, desire, visualization, breathe, self talk, acceptance-detachment and choosing confidence. Reflect back to matches…
Today, we had some fun using a basketball hoop. In the first exercise, we tried to score by hitting different compression tennis balls through the hoop. In the second exercise, we tried to rally off the backboard. Both drills required control, placement, and opening up the racquet face to get the proper height. Good practice…
While sitting in the car waiting for take out, we spotted bushes and ropes, which resembled a perfect net. Out came the racquets and we practiced rallying and volleying over the shrubs in the parking lot. Over the last eight weeks, it has been fun to see all of the makeshift tennis courts online –…
Today, we add a mental toughness component to the exercises that were presented in Episode 48, which focus on the lymphatic system and improving immunity to the virus. The exercise itself is the physical component. Saying affirmations will help with mental training. Try sayings, such as: I Am Happy (pulling ear lobes), I Am Healthy…
Today, we focus on applying spin on serves. In the video and in this narrative, we assume the server and receiver are right handed. Use the continental grip. To impart slice, your racquet should travel in a 9 to 3 o’clock path. This will be effective when serving wide on the deuce side and to…
Oh my goodness- this is a very unfamiliar activity for us, but beneficial. Coach Raj shared the video Stretch at Home, Exercise to Improve your Immune System from Dr. Ankita Dhelia. The exercises focus on stimulating the lymphatic system and improving immunity to the virus. Recommendations: pulling ear lobes (2 min), ear cycles (2 min),…
Today, we have a new interpretation of target tennis. Regardless, if you are inside or outside, select different objects and toss to targets (wastepaper cans, buckets, containers). Vary the distance, which will force you to adjust the height of your toss/throw. An underhand toss is related to back spin and an overhand toss can be…
One of the major disappointments as we navigate through “shelter in place” is not being together to celebrate holidays and special occasions. At PRC, many of the staff celebrate May Day (May 1st) with a tradition from Maryland. Today, we will miss having our lemons with peppermint sticks. We will celebrate May Day in spirit…
We hope you have enjoyed the episodes, learned some tips and improved several physical and mental habits that may benefit you, on and off the court. It seems hopeful that we may soon be allowed to return to the courts. One of the many ways we need to modify our behavior is to minimize touching…