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Holistic tennis education  in all its deep meaning. Holistic in its training tips, in its target audiences and in the art of media.

Welcome to TennisGate.

PREMIER TENNIS EDUCATION FOR EVERYONE

As a holistic tennis education provider, we understand that tennis is not just about technical skills and physical conditioning. It is also about mental strength, emotional well-being, and a sense of community. By fostering a well-rounded development in all aspects of the game, we created dynamic membership platforms where players, coaches, and parents can thrive.

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A COMPLETE ONLINE EDUCATION SYSTEM

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Since we share our experience in all of our TennisGate tips – without any restriction or limitations, you will have immediate access to the knowledge we have accumulated over thousands of hours on the court.

Coaches
Energize your daily training routine with over 1,500 inspiring videos on all important topics and age groups that you may encounter in your club.
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Players
Whether you’re a recreational tennis player or a competitive athlete, these ultimate tennis training videos are the key to taking your game to the next level.
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Parents
With the help of the brand new TennisGate’s ParentsClub, parents can now find the answers they need to help their children thrive as they develop as players.
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Essential guides to improve your game
RETURN OF SERVE TENNIS GUIDE: TECHNIQUE, DRILLS TO IMPROVE, & KEY TACTICS
Every point in tennis starts with a serve, and a return. Your success as a player is highly dependent on your ability to execute these two shots successfully. A big mistake many players make is thinking that the return is just another groundstroke and that practicing groundstrokes is all you need to return well....
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HOW TO HIT A KICK OR SLICE SERVE IN TENNIS
Learning to serve with spin is an important goal for any serious tennis player. It’s also something many players fail to achieve. A slice serve and a kick serve will take your game to a whole different level, allowing you to hit with more consistency, accuracy and pace....
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HOW TO VOLLEY IN TENNIS: VIDEO TIPS, DRILLS, & COMMON MISTAKES
The strategy in tennis has changed in the last 30 years, favoring the baseline game more and more. However, knowing how to volley well is still a very important skill and an absolute necessity, especially in doubles. The goal of this post is to help you improve your net game, and volley technique. We will cover...
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ONE-HANDED BACKHAND SLICE: THE 5-STEP GUIDE TO A GREAT SLICE BACKHAND
A very useful alternative to a one-handed topspin backhand is the backhand slice. It’s a great defensive shot in tennis that you often see professionals hit on TV. So, how do we hit an effective backhand slice? In this guide you will find the fundamentals of the one-handed slice backhand, including the proper...
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ONE-HANDED BACKHAND GUIDE: HOW TO HIT WITH PROPER TECHNIQUE, PRO TIPS, & COMMON MISTAKES
The last decade has seen a resurgence of the one handed backhand at the top of the game demonstrating that a good one-handed backhand can be as effective or even more effective than a two handed backhand. The goal of this guide is to help you understand and improve your one-handed backhand so that you can take...
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TWO HANDED BACKHAND: 6 STEPS TO A GREAT BACKHAND, MISTAKES TO AVOID, & DRILLS TO PRACTICE
In the last 50 years the backhand has evolved from a predominantly one-handed groundstroke to a two-handed shot. The reason for this is that most players find it to be an easier to play aggressively with topspin using two hands. The goal of this guide is to help you understand and improve this shot so that you...
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HOW TO HIT A FOREHAND IN TENNIS: GRIP, TECHNIQUE, & DRILLS
We break down the forehand groundstroke into everything you need to know. With video, images, and text, we cover the proper grip, technique, and drills to practice. Then we show you a slow-motion breakdown of Roger Federer's forehand....
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TENNIS SINGLES STRATEGY: 8 TACTICS TO HELP YOU WIN!
These strategies lay the foundation for any tactical game plan and are essential to succeed on the court. A good strategic plan on the court is like having a GPS in your car. It keeps you on the right track. So, if you want to win more matches here is your singles match play GPS....
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HOW TO SERVE IN TENNIS: THE 6-STEP GUIDE
Want to learn how to serve in tennis? Or do you need to improve your serve? This guide teaches you perfect serve technique in 6 steps, & drills to practice!...
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Educated Coaches

TennisGate experts have trained over 25,000 coaches through education courses, seminars and personal trainings.

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Visitors

Over 5000 visitors have participated in TennisGate workshops and webinars.

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Presentations

TennisGate experts have given over 500 lectures and presentations at congresses and training courses worldwide in German, English and Spanish.

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Years

Years of Visual Coaching. In 2004 TennisGate started with Blended Learning and Visual Coaching. With the first version of the Coaches Club in Germany.

Who we are

For more than 35 years we have worked nationally and internationally for different tennis federations, served as talent scouts, been immersed in player development from the ground up, been involved in coaches education, coached teams, developed training concepts for clubs and teams, been presenters at several national and international coaches’ conventions and worked with parents and officials on a daily basis.

Since we share our experience in all of our TennisGate tips – without any restriction or limitations, you have immediate access to this practical visual training.

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Testimonials

What coaches and players say

As a player, TennisGate Tennis and Ball School in Villingen was my home from childhood until I went to college. There I developed the fundamentals that my college coach Marc Booras built on to help me become the player I am today. I still use many of the videos on the site and even appear on some of the clips.

Dominik Koepfer

#1 US College 2016, ATP Pro (ATP Tour 50 Career High 2021.05.10

TennisGate is a fantastic platform to help me develop my current players, like Dominik Koepfer, whose excellent foundation was created by these coaches. All the tools on TennisGate, with their attention to detail and variety of options, are perfect to help me shape my college practice.

Marc C. Booras

Head Coach, Tennis Team of Tulane University

TennisGate observes and analyses top player and uses this information to design age-appropriate training systems for the next generation of players. Their vast on-court experience working at all levels of the game coupled with their long-time involvement in coaching education makes TennisGate the perfect partner for any coach, player or parent.

Iñaki Balzola

Head of Development PTR

Congratulations on 35 years of providing holistic tennis education! Your commitment to serving players, coaches, and parents is a testament to your dedication and passion for the sport. Over these years, you have likely made a significant impact on countless lives and helped to improve the tennis community as a whole. 

You help tennis!

Håkan Dahlbo

President and Founder of ESTESS Center, PTCA Vice-President

Bob and I travelled the world with Edgar when we were juniors and he helped coach us to become the players we are today. The input and advice he gave us during these crucial years was invaluable. Edgar is not only a technical and strategic genius, but is incredibly hard working and dedicated to his profession. And most importantly, he is one hell of a guy and a great friend!

Mike Bryan

WORLD NUMBER 1 DOUBLES PLAYER

For many years I played ice hockey and tennis in my youth. Although I did not become a tennis professional in the end, the coaches in the TennisGate tennis school provided me with important basics that were valuable for my career as a professional athlete.

Dennis Seidenberg

NHL-STANLEY CUP WINNER WITH THE BOSTON BRUINS (2011), APPEARED 859 TIMES IN THE NHL

Learning Tennis
with visuals

60,000 faster in the brain

How quickly and effectively can players and coaches process information and above all: "Which information accelerates the development of the players and which ones really hinder them?" These questions have always driven us since the beginning of our technology journey in the field of visualization and player development in 2003, and have always been at the center of our interest.

At that time, the term "blended learning" was only known to insiders, all media in their early development stages. For years we have been driven this development forward and the result now culminates in the new TennisGate platforms for players, coaches and parents.

Oliver Heuft

Founder of TennisGate