Hans Romer, certified Tennis Pro, demonstrates cool little drill for improving eye-hand coordination at the Portland Country Club

Ian Westermann elaborate on the straight arm vs. Bent arm forehand styles. Seems Nadal and Federer play with a straight while others like Djokovich use the bent arm approach. Did you have a preference? Can you do both?

Topspin is a forward roll, just as if the ball were rolling forward on the ground. It is created by brushing up on the ball while stroking. You lift the racket much higher than the intended line of flight of the ball.

Modern topspin forehands and two-handed backhands are very similar. Players find the ball from below and lift it up, swinging across the body, and finishing over or close to the opposite shoulder.

In today's game the ground stroke is becoming a very obvious necessity for anybody wanting to be successful at tennis, and in my opinion the first thing that must be mastered

One of the most common things among top pros, for the forehand and two handed backhands, is to follow through upwards but across the body, ending up near the opposite shoulder.

This article addresses preparation and the importance of a split step. For those players that are unfamiliar with the split step, I will give an in-depth explanation and talk about when it should be used.

This article outlines key points to using slice spin to your second serve. In addition it explains how to add slice to any player’s arsenal of strokes

Most players, including pros, may think this is too easy a solution, and don't believe in miracles. I'd like to insist: if there are some possible miracles in your tennis, this is one of them.

This article outlines key points to using topspin to your second serve. In addition it explains how to add topspin to any player’s arsenal of strokes.

Play smart not only during the points, but also in between points.  This article outlines the reason why throwing your racquet and complaining will only cost you the match and a long day of regret.