By Tom Allsopp This video (shot in 2010) is a great way of practicing returning topspin or ‘kick’ serves. When someone hits a kick serve there are a couple of problems for the returner. Firstly, and most importantly, the ball is shoulder or head height, maybe higher if you are playing John Isner or Ivo [...]

It is not breaking news that women don’t have great serves and that it is primarily linked to them not throwing regularly as children. Boys often spend hours throwing baseballs, cricket balls and footballs to each other for fun (or throwing stones at things). Not many young females participate in these activities and their throwing [...]

Advance Tennis Footwork by Yann Auzoux from YouTube user FifthSetlntl. This is a great video that I enjoyed and I think my viewers can learn from. Yann and his pupil demonstrate some advanced footwork patterns and make them really easy for everyone to understand. These exercises will really improve your balance and help you to [...]

By Tom Allsopp This is my second video with Rori and her 5th coaching session. I decided to teach Rori topspin and slice forehand and backhands. I am curious to know what you think about this concept and I look forward to reading your comments. Before you form your opinions I would like to explain [...]