Kyril Popoff

Kyril Popoff, aka 'Coach Kyril' is not your normal tennis instructor...but then again, there's not much 'normal' about him anyway: 

A self-described "success nut", Coach Kyril blends his style of making the game simple and fun with his passion for seeing his students succeed. Read full bio

 
Coach Kyril Tennis

Coach Kyril's "Secrets to the Power Serve"

Content Posted by Kyril Popoff

Slice, Topspin & Kick Serves Explained & Demonstrated

Coach Kyril explains the Slice, Topspin and Kick Serves, and demonstrates them as well.

Breaking Down the Power Serve

Coach Kyril breaks down how - and why - the Power Serve works so well

How Andy Roddick Hits Those Huge Serves - And How YOU Can Do It, Too! (Pt 1)

How Roger Federer Hits Wicked One-Handed Backhands - And How YOU Can Do It Too!

How Roger Federer Hits Wicked One-Handed Backhands - And How YOU Can Do It Too!

Video about where the power comes from on the one handed backhand!

Understanding the Slice - Serving and Returning

The Slice serve is called just that because of what it does - it 'slices' away from you as it hits the ground. The reason for this is because of the sideways spin dynamic on the ball. This is very basic. The sideways spin on the ball is caused by the string bed on the face of the tennis racket hitting the tennis ball slightly to the right of center relative to the front of the ball, and hitting it from a horizontal bias

Two Handed Backhand Explained

Coach Kyril explains where the power and 'feel' comes from on the two-handed backhand.

Power Serve Series - Smooth Motion

Outlines the importance of pronation in the power serve. These six instructional videos teach you how hit the power serve, drills to practice, and the physics behind it

Power Serve Series - Smooth Motion

Outlines the importance of pronation in the power serve. These six instructional videos teach you how hit the power serve, drills to practice, and the physics behind it

Power Serve Series - Kneeling

Outlines the importance of pronation in the power serve.  These six instructional videos teach you how hit the power serve, drills to practice, and the physics behind it

Power Serve Series - Pronate

Outlines the importance of pronation in the power serve. These six instructional videos teach you how hit the power serve, drills to practice, and the physics behind it