Basic Skills

The basic skills program has been set up to help those players who may have just picked up a racquet or have taken a limited number of lessons.  The basic skills section covers only the most basic and fundamental skills of the game and may even be too simple for you.  If so please refer to some of our other pros and lessons! 

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Working Together, Winning Together

Good teamwork in doubles is essential as it not only allows for partners to communicate what they're doing to one another, and builds a rhythm but also can allow for a much stronger attack or solid defense.

Introduction to the Swinging Volley

This articles is a must for players who are within their first several months of playing tennis or for players at any level who have never taken a lesson. This article lays out the fundamentals of the stroke and is an absolute must.

Half Volley Explained

This articles is important for players who are within their first several years of playing tennis or for players at any level who are beginning to play matches and set up points. This article answers the question of half volleys and advice on hitting one.

Introduction to the Approach Shot

This articles is great for players who are beginning to play matches. The article lays out what exactly an approach shot is and some advice on how to use it

Introduction to the Drop Shot

This articles is great for players who are beginning to play matches and are building control on shots. The article lays out what exactly a drop shot is and some advice on how and when to use it.

Hitting Your First Return

This articles is a must for players who are within their first several months of playing tennis or for players at any level who have never taken a lesson. This article lays out the fundamentals of the stroke and is an absolute must

Hitting Your First Backhand

This articles is a must for players who are within their first several months of playing tennis or for players at any level who have never taken a lesson. This article lays out the fundamentals of the stroke and is an absolute must.

How to Hit an Overhead

This articles is a must for players who are within their first several months of playing tennis or for players at any level who have never taken a lesson. This article lays out the fundamentals of the stroke and is an absolute must

Hitting Your First Forehand

This articles is a must for players who are within their first several months of playing tennis or for players at any level who have never taken a lesson.  This article lays out the fundamentals of the stroke and will also cover the recommended grip

Getting Beat on the Backhand?...this is for you!

Read this article if you find yourself a victim of the repetitive backhand beatings commonly received by tennis players