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French Open Thoughts Part 3

Posted: 11/06/2014

The French Open is one of the biggest sporting events in the world with world ranking points & millions of pounds in prize money up for grabs. Considering these high stakes, the level of sportsmanship on display was remarkable. Tennis… Read More >

French Open Thoughts Part 2

Posted: 06/06/2014

Whilst watching the matches live it struck me that there are many weird & wonderful ways in which players swing their rackets to achieve the same end. Some have big swings, some small swings; strong grips, conservative grips; heavy topspin,… Read More >

French Open Thoughts Part 1

Posted: 01/06/2014

I’ve just returned from a few days at the French Open having watched a good few hours of scintillating tennis. My first impressions were not great, as compared to Wimbledon, Roland Garros is a little worn at the edges. However… Read More >

Online v On Court Coaching

Posted: 13/05/2014

I subscribe to a few online coaching websites as it’s a simple way of seeing what other coaches are doing all over the world. Some of them are good & some not so but I’m left wondering about the relative… Read More >

On Yer Bike!

Posted: 01/05/2014

I have suffered from injuries all my tennis playing life. I have had to retire from two Cheshire County Singles finals & countless other matches over the last forty years & so can speak with some authority on how injuries… Read More >