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Teach Your Child Tennis – Basic Feeding & Hitting
Tennis can be a difficult game to learn especially for young children. It’s not easy hitting a moving ball, let alone getting the aforementioned ball over the net and into court! Most children who start the game at primary school age struggle… Read More >
Improvement is Inevitable
I’ve been tennis coaching for almost 40 years (I know you’re thinking that’s impossible) & I’m still learning about this extraordinary game. The recent Australian Finals between Novak & Andy, Serena & Maria highlighted the amazing athleticism, speed & mental… Read More >
The Chimp Within Us All
I’ve just read the Chimp Paradox by Steve Peters who has been credited with helping numerous British Olympic athletes win gold medals. In broad terms, it’s a ‘self-help’ book, however it is the way in which his techniques & ideas can… Read More >
Kids Play Match With No Adult Input Shock!
I’ve recently returned from holiday in Majorca & managed to go a whole week without hitting any tennis balls! I didn’t, however, escape from my football duties. I played with my 10 year old boy, almost every day on the… Read More >
Wimbledon Thoughts
I’ve just returned from Wimbledon, my second Grand Slam event of the year! The contrast with the French Open is striking. I enjoyed Roland Garros, but compared to Wimbledon it’s looking a little tired & frayed around the edges. However… Read More >