Royal Palm Tennis Club of Miami Tennis Tips
Tennis Stroke Tips – Understanding The Chip
Many of us look into the modern day of Pro tennis and the power that many players such as Djokovic, Serena, Wawrinka and other possess. …
9-11 and the 2016 U.S. Tennis Open
I remember September 11, 2001 like it was yesterday. I walked into my first class at Miami Sunset Senior High School embracing my senior year …
Pro tips on choosing a tennis racquet
As a teaching pro, I am constantly asked by competitive and social tennis players which racquet they should switch to. In today’s world of significantly …
Want to improve your tennis game? A pro can help develop a personalized plan.
There are many tennis players that want to improve their tennis game simply for fun or match play. In many of the tennis lessons I …
Tennis Match Strategy: Add the Lob to your arsenal of winning shots
The lob is one of the most boring, yet most tactically efficient shots in club tennis. I will talk about ways to use the lob …
Tennis Lessons | Mastering the Drop Shot
A new year is upon us, and with a new year I’m sure we all have new goals. From a player’s perspective, this a good …
Tennis thrives in Miami during the fall season
Thanks to our pleasant tropical climate, tennis is played outdoors in Miami year-round. Fall weather makes the game particularly enjoyable. If you’re competitive in nature, …
How important is footwork to the game of tennis?
There is a distinct difference between speed and footwork. The quickest players in the NFL are measured by a 40-yard dash and Novak Djokovic would …
How to organize “my tennis life”
Many adults and juniors struggle with where to focus their time and energy when it comes to tennis. The biggest factors affecting their decision are …
Tennis lessons for beginners
Just starting tennis? Lessons with an experienced USPTA pro are the best way I go. Tennis is a very technical sport and jumping right into …
The One-Handed Backhand – Gone with the Wood Racquet?
Is the one-handed backhand becoming an extinct shot? This question is constantly being asked around the tennis community. My answer is no, it’s just evolving. Technically, …
Footwork and The Serve
Who would ever think that the feet would be such an important part of a stand still shot. There are essentially three different footworks on …
Balance and Shot-making
Tennis is a sport that requires quick accurate movements. Therefore, balance is essential for accurate shot making and quick movement. Balance on the tennis court …
Court Positioning – Doubles
In the previous article, I discussed singles court positioning at the baseline. In this article, I will discuss doubles court positioning, both at the baseline …
Court Positioning – Singles
Court positioning is one of the most useful tactical weapons in the sport of tennis. There is court positioning for both doubles and singles and …