Have you ever been told to always “step in to your shot”? There are certainly times where stepping forward has it’s benefits, but there are several circumstances it can be detrimental to your tennis game. In today’s lesson, Brady demonstrates when it’s appropriate to step in to the ball.
Have you ever been coached to always make contact at waist level? Hitting at waist level is definitely not a bad contact point, but the game is changing. Get Brady’s thoughts on this in today’s lesson.
Have you ever been told to “get your racket back early”? If so, you’re definitely not alone. In today’s lesson, Brady’s debunking this myth and what you should be focusing on instead.
Hitting with depth on a volley can make life very difficult for an opponent. In today’s lesson, Brady demonstrates the 3 biggest factors that contribute to getting depth on both your forehand and backhand volleys.
The return of serve may be the least practiced shot in tennis, yet it’s second most important shot in the game (behind the serve). In today’s lesson, Brady demonstrates 3 return strategies he employs to neutralize a tough first serve.
Placement is paramount on the serve and how deep (or short) a serve lands can have a huge impact on the returner. In today’s lesson, Brady demonstrates several different serves and how he manages depth on each.
The slice backhand can be a blessing or a curse–depending on how deep you hit it. If you leave it short, your opponent will attack you. If you get it deep, it’s likely you’ll see a short ball of your own. Find out how to place your slice backhand deep in the court in today’s […]
Hitting with depth is key for keeping your opponents on their heels by pinning them deep behind their baseline. In today’s lesson, Brady demonstrates his 3 main factors for hitting with depth.
When facing a deep and ‘heavy’ ball, taking it on-the-rise is a great option. While it can be a higher risk play, if executed properly it can be a great way to neutralize a tough shot from your opponent.
When your opponent hits a deep and heavy ball, what should your main objective be? In today’s lesson, Brady demonstrates how this is actually a great opportunity to put your opponent into an equally tough position.
Once you’ve mastered the footwork to handle a ball with depth, you next need to take care of your swing. In today’s lesson, Brady demonstrates two key swing factors that will help when facing this shot from your opponent.
Handling a deep and “heavy” ball from your opponent is no easy task, but it all starts with your footwork. In today’s lesson, Brady demonstrates the proper footwork for dealing with this difficult shot.
Rafael Nadal is one of the best players of all-time, yet many pros serve faster and record higher ace totals than him. In today’s lesson, Brady demonstrates how Nadal brilliantly uses his serve to put his opponents in tough positions and ultimately win matches.
Over the years Federer has had lots of success against big servers like Andy Roddick and John Isner. In today’s lesson, Brady demonstrates a simple return strategy that Federer employs against these types of players.
Nadal has a winning record against every top opponent he’s ever faced (apologies to Davydenko & Dustin Brown) with the exception of one player: Novak Djokovic. Find out why Novak gives Rafa so much trouble in today’s lesson.
Federer has had much more success over the past couple years against Nadal by playing aggressive and using his strengths. Find out how Roger uses his serve to achieve 1 of 3 objectives.
