Racket Drop on the Serve: What It Is and How to Fix It
A deep racket drop is where serve power comes from. Learn what it is, why most rec players have a shallow one (“waiter’s tray”), and 3 fixes.
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Tennis Lessons Price Guide: What Tennis Lessons Cost in the Top 20 U.S. Metros
Whether you’re picking up a racquet for the first time or sharpening your game for league play, understanding what tennis lessons actually cost in your city is the first step toward making a smart investment. This guide breaks down real pricing data for private tennis lessons, semi-private sessions, and group tennis lessons across the 20…
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How to Learn Tennis as an Adult: A Complete Beginner’s Guide
Tennis is not a sport reserved for people who started swinging a racket at age five. If you have decided to pick up the game as an adult, you are joining one of the fastest-growing segments in sports – and this guide will show you exactly how to go from zero experience to confident rallying,…
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How To Hit The Ball Right: A Tennis Coach’s Step‑By‑Step Guide
Learning how to hit the ball in tennis doesn’t require natural talent or years of practice before things click. It requires understanding a handful of fundamentals, drilling them with intention, and building consistency over time. As coaches, we’ve seen players transform their game in weeks once they stop guessing and start following a clear process….
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Ambidextrous Tennis Players: Mastering Two Forehands And Switching Hands
What does it mean to be an ambidextrous tennis player? A guide to Ambidextrous tennis What is it exactly? Ambidextrous tennis refers to a playing style where a tennis player freely switches the racket between hands during live points, hitting forehands from both sides of the body instead of using a conventional backhand. Rather than…
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The Tennis Serve Simplified: 6 Steps to Build a Better Serve
The tennis serve has a reputation for being complicated. And to be fair, there’s a lot happening. But complicated doesn’t mean we need to make it confusing. At PlayYourCourt, we like to break the serve into six specific movements. Learn them individually, understand how they connect, and then blend them into one fluid motion. The…
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What to Eat Before a Tennis Match: Complete Pre-Match Nutrition Guide
Discover essential pre-match nutrition principles, quick dos and don’ts, and a ranked list of the most impactful foods to ensure you’re at your best when it matters most.
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The Weekly Serve – Vol. 123
“Without the guys in the box, I probably would have lost this one.” Tallon Griekspoor, after stunning top seed Alexander Zverev in the second round in Montreal. TODAY’S NEWSLETTER: Let’s dive in 👇 TOUR HIGHLIGHTS THE ENTIRE ATP TOP 5 JUST VANISHED FROM MONTREAL The National Bank Open in Montreal turned into pure carnage this…
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How to Improve the Timing on Your Forehand
The short version Why your non-dominant hand may be the missing piece to cleaner, more consistent contact. If your forehand feels great one day and completely disappears the next, you might assume something is wrong with your swing. But your technique may not be the real problem. Your timing might be. Tennis is a sending-and-receiving…
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The Weekly Serve Newsletter – July 31
VOL. 122 // FRIDAY, JULY 31ST “I’m super proud of how I fought and how I stayed in there.” Alex Eala, after rallying from 5-1 down in the second set to topple defending champion Leylah Fernandez in Washington this week. TODAY’S NEWSLETTER: Let’s dive in 👇 Thursday closed out the round of 16 in Washington,…
