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…
Today, we focus on the backhand groundstroke. For the one hand backhand, move your forefinger knuckle to the top bevel. On the two handed backhand, the dominant hand is usually in a continental and the non dominant hand would be in an eastern grip. Practice shadowing some backhands and then add the split steps and…
April is a month that includes Passover, Easter and Ramadan. Especially, under these circumstances, we reflect and express thanks for all of our blessings – which include you. We are so grateful that you have accompanied us on our journey, since our club was closed on March 16th. Despite being apart, we have been so…
Oh no, it’s back to the yoga mat! We have identified three more yoga poses that seem beneficial for tennis. The first yoga pose almost resembles the beginning of a service motion. The second yoga pose will help with rotation on groundstrokes. The third yoga pose will help with leg strength and balance. The fourth…
Today, like so many other athletes and celebrities around the world, we take the Roger Federer challenge. If you are not familiar with Roger’s fun volley challenge, click here. So, grab a fun hat, your racquet, and find a smooth wall. Use a low compression (red, orange, green) or yellow tennis ball. You may want to…
Can you believe that we presented twenty three episodes before we mentioned “ballside”, our trademark doubles system?! In 1985, we published a manual called, Play Better Tennis Without Hitting the Ball. It describes a movement system that identifies where each player should position his/herself while playing doubles. Rather than playing side by side at the…
We hope that everyone watched Dr. Jim Loehr’s video yesterday and is writing in their daily journal. Today, we are back on the court. Coach Judy discusses the difference between positioning and contact on the down the line vs cross court groundstroke. Find a space where you can swing your racquet freely and shadow or…