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Today, we would like to share inspiring words from Dr. Jim Loehr. Most of you are familiar with Dr. Loehr, the guru of mental toughness, and have implemented his techniques. Thanks to the Professional Tennis Registry and Dr. Loehr, for sharing a message on overcoming adversity. His video appears on the PRC Facebook page or…
Today, we return to working on the serve motion. Using a ball (or anything else), practice your toss, focusing on extending the tossing arm (left if you are right handed) above your head. Keep your head back. See if you can catch the object without moving your hand. Next, add the movement of your racquet…
Today, we add the timing of the split step after our ready steps. be sure to land softly on your drop/split step. Have fun and be well.
Today, we focus on three footwork drills. The first progression is a great way to get on your toes for a good ready position. Practice each progression throughout the day and keep moving!
Since it’s Sunday, we thought we would take a break from tennis and share some tips on how to boost your immune system, using acupressure. Thanks to Helen Law, who has helped so many of you with her healthcare procedures, for sharing them with us. Massage each area gently for 1 minute and repeat 2-3…
At Home With PRC, Episode 12: the point of today’s session is keeping the eyes and head still at the contact point. At PRC, we refer to this as having “Rogereyes”. If you don’t have an EyeCoach, drop a ball to your self, or mimic using a ball. Stay in the present!
Thanks to Helen Law, acupuncturist from Chinese Acupuncture, Healthcare and Allergy Care Center, who hosted a workshop for our tennis staff and friends regarding boosting our immune system using acupressure. We will share a few tips soon. We are so grateful to Helen for sharing her tips and also, providing an opportunity to see each…
Today, we work on tossing and catching. Focus on turning your left side, rotating your right side and releasing the ball at a high point, and follow through. If you throw from a longer distance, remember to load the back leg. Don’t forget to keep your eyes and head still when catching. Be well.
Today, we focus on lobbing. We used a pretty high tree to practice our lob volley. If you are in an area where the ball can bounce, try to lob off the bounce, too. Remember to use a continental grip and keep your racquet and strings open. Be well.
After filming our Episode 10 – lobbing – we knew we would receive many comments asking where Auggie was. So we have two segments for your enjoyment. I guess that is why experts say that poodles are smart!