Tennis – Is Everything You Know Wrong?

Tennis is a great sport played and enjoyed by millions all over the World.

But is the way you have been taught and therefore the way you see the game – WRONG!!!

Actually, I think it is!!

The way I see so many people approach and therefore play tennis (the game) is totally the wrong way round.

If you want to play better tennis, check out this video and tell me what you think.

How Is Your Tennis Mental Game?

I’m sure I don’t have to tell you that the mental game of tennis is hugely important to your
tennis success.

Why?

Because tennis players have told us so:

“I make an unforced error and lose my focus.”

“I can’t keep my concentration when I’m down in the match.”

“I always drop a couple games because I lack of focus at the start
of match.”

“I’m missing easy tennis shots because I get distracted by things.”

But there is something wrong with all these scenarios!

Most players (and tennis coaches in fact) often assume that a lack of focus
is the culprit for their mental mistakes on the court!

But that’s not always the real problem.

In most cases, concentration errors are usually triggered by another mental game issue…

Here’s the proof:

1. Frustration causes a lack of focus because you are upset with something that just happened and can’t focus in the present.

2. Lack of motivation or intensity causes poor focus because you are not “up” enough to focus at your peak.

3. Tension, anxiety or fear can kill your power to concentrate early in the match when not confident.

4. A lack of trust in your tennis

Obvious sign of tennis frustration

strokes can lead to missing easy shots and you assume that you just didn’t focus enough.

Too many times, players assume their concentration is causing mistakes. In reality, a poor focus results from other things such as frustration, lack of confidence, and low trust in your strokes.

Do you want to really understand your mental game better?

Want to find REAL solutions to the culprits of mental mistakes?

I suggest you check out my good friend Dr. Patrick Cohn’s brand new “Tennis Confidence” program.

“Tennis Confidence: Mental Toughness for Tournament Players” is a complete step-by-step solution to boosting your mental toughness.

I have personally reviewed it and endorse it 100%.

So much so, I am using it with many of the players I am working with!

Jump over to Dr. Cohn’s site and learn how this program can rocket your mental game:

Click HERE

P.S. Don’t assume that your focus is to blame for mental errors.

Sometimes it is, but in most cases, doubt, intimidation, fear, frustration and lack of trust are to blame.

The program is available for download which is great because it means you can get started immediately:

HERE

In Shock About Michael Jackson

Just watching Sky News.

Can’t believe the news that Michael Jackson has died of a heart attack.

If it’s true – was he a musical genius?

What are your stand out memories??

Let me know your favorite tracks and videos etc

Why Tennis Players Should Take Nutritional Supplements

All the recent stories in the press about contaminated vitamin and mineral supplements leading to positive drugs tests have led a number of players to abstain from using them as part of their tennis nutrition.

You might assume that this should not be a problem as we are constantly being told again and again: a varied diet eaten in the right amounts that meet the energy requirements of an athlete or player should provide him or her with all the necessary nutrients required by the body.

When talking about nutrition for tennis, this concept is actually quite naïve and will actually result in giving our opponents (who do take nutritional supplements) an unfair advantage.

Why?

Read on!

HERE

P.S. oh yes, you can pick up a FREE Tennis Nutrition Secrets Report there as well.

Struggling To Serve Like Federer? How To Use Your Tennis Smash To Help Your Tennis Serve

Everyone would like a tennis serve that was like Roger Federer, Pete Sampras, Andy Murray or Andy Roddick.

One of the main things the average player struggles with in this area is racket head speed.

Players often have a problem generating enough racket head speed on their tennis serves.

What can be frustrating for everyone (even the tennis coach) is the fact that quite often the same people can generate quite good racket head speed on a tennis smash.

Here is a solution I have found to work really well!

(It’s great for identifying your contact point too!)

The boy in the video had exactly this problem – but not any more!!

Try it today!!

Think Like Jimmy Connors

The great, great Jimmy Connors came up with this quote and I want you to stop for a minute or so and let it really sink in.

Think about it and “become” it!!

He was once asked why he thought he lost a match one day and here was his reply.

“I didn’t lose today, I just ran out of time figuring out a way to win”.

Brilliant!

That really tells you all you need to know about becoming a good tennis player.

It tells you about his actions and approach to playing and winning tennis matches.

It tells you that he is thinking about and trying to work out the best way to beat his opponents.

It tells you that regardless of the score he is not done and there is always a way out – it’s just a matter of time (even though because of the scoring system that time may run out sometimes).

Please take this on board from this all time great and the man who has won more matches in Grand Slams (233) and more ATP Tour titles than anyone in history (109).

This man knows about winning tennis matches.

Tennis Doubles – You Don’t Need Topspin To Attack The Return Of Serve

I was playing in a doubles match the other day against a couple of good players.

They both hit very big shots and one of them in particular had a very big serve.

20 minutes into the match and we had won the first set 6-1.

It’s a shame you weren’t there but things were working like a dream.

But there was one thing in particular that I look back as being thekey!!

As I said earlier our opponents had very big shots with big serves – BUT they played from the baseline.

Because they didn’t follow their serves into he net, I was able to (and I got my partner to follow suit) chip balls back (using a continental grip)  cross court and angled over towards the service line/singles tramline junction.

This didn’t result in many outright winners but it did result in them scrambling to get to balls time and time again.

The fact that they got to the ball late meant that they got to the ball when it was pretty low and that meant that either me or my partner had a succession of easy volley put-aways at the net as they tried to get the ball over the net.

So, another example of using the right shot in the right situation!!

Please Note – I am putting together a Play Killer Doubles Report and really want to make sure I get everything in.

If there is something you want to know about playing better doubles or are not sure about, just leave a comment below and I will make sure I cram everything in.

Beat All The Tennis Players You Want To Using My Little Black Book Method

Some of you may know about my Special Report “Beat All The Tennis Players You Want” which you can see more of……HERE

Anyway, someone has kindly sent in a video about it – so here it is.

Federer & Sampras 14 Tennis Grand Slams Each But Who Is The Best?

So one month ago we are all scratching our heads wondering whether Roger Federer would ever win another Slam and “BANG” he goes and wins the one we didn’t see happening – The French Open at Roland Garros.

He puts himself in that very elite group of players to have won all 4 Majors and also level with Pete Sampras on 14 Grand Slams in total.

And the way he played at the French suggests that the 15th is only a matter of time!!!

But while we are tied at 14 each we could do some reflection.

If it was possible to arrange matches between Sampras & Federer playing at their peak at all 4 Grand Slam venues – Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon & US Open as a series fo matches, who would come out on top?

Let me know what you think and give me the main reason why you think they would win.

So for example -

Australian – Sampras – Superior volleys

Also read what others have put and feel free to disagree.

I will referee if needs be

P.S. Whatever happens let’s not forget that there would be no Federer without Sampras!!

Tennis Shoes – Hit The Ground Running!

Tennis shoes are as important as your racket.

Tennis is a high-speed game where you will be changing direction, going from full speed to a stop, jumping, sliding, shuffling, and backpedaling.

You therefore need a shoe that is going to protect your feet and ankles while giving you feel and the ability to move well on the court.

Although you are probably playing regularly on only one type of surface, it’s important to understand that there are tennis shoes that are made for each main tennis playing surface.

The main types of tennis court are clay courts, hard courts and grass courts.

The sole of a grass court shoe is going to be very different than the sole of a hard court shoe.

Obviously, the grass court shoe needs to grip the court more to provide a stable base.

That said, if you are a normal recreational tennis player, the chances are you won’t play on several different surfaces and therefore you won’t need to own several different pairs of tennis trainers.

Your best bet is to find an all court shoe that will provide comfort, feel, support, durability and above all stability.

Obviously most of the main sports shoe manufacturers make tennis shoes.

Nike, Adidas, K-Swiss, Asics and New Balance for example.

But some of the main tennis racket manufacturers also make tennis trainers.

Babolat, Head, Prince and Wilson.

The bottom line is that you MUST wear tennis trainers as they will provide you with the best foot and ankle support.

Do NOT wear running shoes.

These are designed only for cushioning and not for rapid changes in direction.

I played with a guy once who played in his running shoes………he BROKE his ankle by rolling over on it.

I don’t want that to be you!!!