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Nerves are an integral part of competition. Every competitive tennis player feels nervous when stepping on the court. The difference is that the best players have learned how to channel their nervous energy to help them perform better. Here are a few things you can do to help you manage your nerves. One – Develop […]

From ages 13 to 15, the Bryan brothers played for the USTA national team. TennisGate coach Edgar Giffenig was a National Coach for the USTA and traveled with them during that time. In this exclusive TennisGate interview, Edgar sits down with Bob & Mike Bryan to discuss how doubles has evolved over the past 20+

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.

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 grip, stance, and technique. We also have a few common mistakes that you should avoid.

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 your game to the next level.

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 take your game to the next level.

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.

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.

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!