Today, we try a little finesse on the court, using drop shots. The drop shot is an effective shot in singles and doubles, especially against a player who is positioned toward the baseline. Women have a more difficult time than men, running up and back, because of their center of gravity. Also, players who use…
Today, we take the Judy Murray challenge. For those of you who don’t know, Judy is the mother of ATP players, Andy and Jamie. She is an excellent coach and one of our favorite clinicians. You can always count on her to share a creative drill. This is the 13 step head to toe racket…
Today, we thought we would transfer the concepts of yesterday’s lesson to the tennis courts. Judy repeats topspin (Mr. Top), leading with the top edge and brushing up on the ball. Cos continues using backspin/underspin (Ms. Bottom), leading with the lower edge. Remember that the topspin balls bounces toward the receiver and the backspin/underspin…
Understanding how to put spin on the ball can be confusing. To hit topspin, the top of the racquet should approach below the ball and on underspin or backspin, the bottom of the racquet should approach from above the contact height. Just remember – the top of the racquet leads on topsin (from below) and…
We revisit some racquet and rally drills today. Remember to use a continental grip. Mix it up – count and improve your numbers or extend time intervals. You can do all forehands, backhands or alternating on the self and partner rally drills. Move your feet and have fun. Judy’s granddaughter is director of Camp I…
Today, we introduce the final presentation from Dr. Jim Loehr’s Dealing With Adversity series. We are in a forced – pause mode, or time – out, if you want to relate it to sports. He challenges us to identify several things such as: our mission in life, what we value and devote energy to, character…
Let’s get those feet moving again as we head into the weekend. Today, we combine jogging/marching, ready steps (with racquet), split step and footwork for a forehand groundstroke, either traditional or open stance (modern). Follow the video instructions or create your own patterns. Start with 1 minute, break, and then increase intervals. Mix it up…
In Episode 25, we took the Roger Federer challenge. Today, we are taking on the 100 Volley Challenge by Andy Murray. If you are not familiar with the challenge, click here. Try this drill with either the traditional tennis ball or one of the low compression balls (red/orange/green). Choke up on the grip, if you…
Today, we focus on the forehand groundstroke. For a “modern” forehand, the grip is a semi western (hybrid) or western grip (forefinger knuckle on bevel 4 or 5- which is the diagonal lower bevel). This will promote more topspin and also, be more effective on higher balls, which is the #1 ball that Judy refers…
Today, we identify how some of our new yoga poses are similar to the service motion. The extension on the arm for the toss, rotation of the trunk and bend of the knees are helpful to both yoga and the serve. Did you recognize the new Cos-Judy yoga pose from Episode 26 in the service…