Tennis Education
Wall Drills
Last Updated: October 22, 2024Drills on the wall are an excellent way to improve technique and develop ball control. Every stroke can be practiced on the wall. The key to success is specific exercises. For example, don’t just practice backhand strokes, but a specific type of backhand stroke, such as short, flat strokes.
Stroke flexibility
Last Updated: October 22, 2024Stroke flexibility is the ability to strike the ball with the desired combination of spin, direction, height, length and speed, and to achieve total ball control.
Culmination point
Last Updated: October 22, 2024The culmination point is the highest point of a ballistic flight curve. Simply put: the highest point of a ball flight before the ball drops.
Stroke at shoulder height
Last Updated: October 22, 2024The stroke at shoulder height is used when approaching the baseline. Technically, the preparation should be done at shoulder height so that the player can accelerate the ball with little spin. The aim of the stroke is to put pressure on the opponent.
Stroke series
Last Updated: October 22, 2024Stroke series are the best exercises to help players get to know their playing level better. In stroke series exercises, the players try to complete a series of consecutive strokes together. For example: a serve, a return, a first volley and a passing shot. These strokes should reflect a typical combination of strokes during a...
Block
Last Updated: October 22, 2024In tennis, a blocked stroke refers to a stroke in which the player does not actively swing or fully extend the ball, but rather holds the racket passively and blocks or bounces the ball. This is often used in situations where the opponent plays very fast or hard, leaving the player no time to execute...
Neutral shot
Last Updated: October 22, 2024In tennis, a neutral shot is one that aims to get the ball into the opponent’s court without much risk or aggressive play. It is a controlled, often centered stroke that is neither offensive nor defensive. Its main purpose is to continue the rally and not to offer the opponent any clear attacking options. Neutral...
Key Education Factor
Last Updated: October 22, 2024A teaching method that incorporates insights gained from special observations of top-level tennis into practical tennis education. You will find videos and tips on this mainly in the “Analysis” section of TennisGate.
Serve
Last Updated: October 22, 2024A serve is the stroke in tennis with which the point begins. It is made without the opponent’s intervention. Each player has two attempts to execute the serve (first and second serve). The aim of the serve is to play the ball from the baseline into the opponent’s service field diagonally opposite.
Anticipation
Last Updated: October 22, 2024The ability to process information about the possible trajectory of the ball before the opponent actually hits the ball. There are three ways in which a player can anticipate a stroke: Tips from the opponent’s swing pattern, tips from certain game situations and preferences of the opponent.
Two-handed
Last Updated: October 22, 2024In tennis, Two-Handed Play refers to the use of both hands on the racquet to strike certain types of shots, most commonly the two-handed backhand. It has become a popular technique in modern tennis, especially for players seeking more control, stability, and power on their backhand side. Two-Handed Backhand: Advantages: Disadvantages: While the two-handed technique...
Orange Stage
Last Updated: October 22, 2024The Orange Stage is the second level of the ITF Play and Stay initiative, designed for young players typically aged 8-10 who have progressed from the Red Stage. It continues to develop fundamental tennis skills, but on a slightly larger court with faster balls, helping players transition gradually toward full-court play. Key Features of the...
Tennis 10s
Last Updated: October 22, 2024Tennis 10s is a program developed by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) as part of the Play and Stay initiative, designed specifically for children aged 10 and under. The goal of Tennis 10s is to introduce young players to tennis in a fun, engaging, and age-appropriate way, using modified equipment and court sizes that match...
Green Stage
Last Updated: October 22, 2024The Green Stage is the third and final level of the ITF Play and Stay pathway, designed for young players typically aged 9-10 who are preparing to transition to full-court tennis. At this stage, players use a full-sized tennis court but still benefit from slightly modified equipment to aid their development. Key Features of the...
