Nobody likes getting lobbed. In tennis, a lob can be hit offensively or defensively, as a last-ditch effort to stay in the point, or a flashy winner. The pros make returning lobs look routine, but as you well know, returning a lob effectively can be one of the most difficult shots in tennis. There are […]

Tennis is like a chess match. It is as much about strategy as it is about execution, so it is imperative that you go into each match with a game plan. You know your strengths, and that should play a big role in how you approach each match. However, an effective game plan for any […]

The serve is arguably the most important shot in tennis. It gets each point started, and sets the tone for the point. You’re supposed to “hold” your serve every time you toe the baseline, so with that kind of pressure, don’t you want to give yourself the best chance possible to hold serve every time? […]

As tennis players, we all know how frustrating the game can be. Most of us, at one time or another, probably haven’t been proud of how we acted on court, and more than likely, have let our emotions and mental toughness cost us at least one match in our careers. There are so many different […]

In the first two days of this year’s Australian Open in Melbourne, temperatures have already soared into the high-90s. Heat is always a factor at the first Slam of the year, and especially in recent memory. In 2014 and 2015, temperatures during play approached, and sometimes surpassed, 110 degrees, forcing them to change their extreme […]