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Why Adult Tennis Players Let the Ball Get Too Close (And What That’s Really Costing You)

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You think you’re just a little off. The timing feels late.The contact doesn’t feel clean.Sometimes the ball crowds you and you don’t even know why. And your first thought is:“I just need to swing earlier.” But that’s not what’s happening. You’re not rushing. You’re waiting. You’re waiting to see the ball bounce.Waiting to recognize what […]

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Why Adult Tennis Players Hit Their Backhand Into the Net (And How to Fix It)

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One of the most common corrections I make with adult players has nothing to do with talent. It’s the backhand. In my last adult camp, I had a woman with a beautiful game overall. Her forehand was clean, her movement was solid, and she understood the flow of points. But there was one problem costing

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Why Adult Tennis Players Don’t Know Where to Stand on the Court (And How to Fix It)

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One of the first things I notice when international players arrive for a tennis week in Spain isn’t their forehand or backhand. It’s where they stand. I see it almost immediately — often before players even reach the baseline. Positioning problems show up in the warm-up, during rallies, and especially once match play begins. Many

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You’re Not a Worse Player in Matches. You’re Playing a Different Game.

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If you’ve ever wondered why you play better in practice than in matches, you’re not alone. This affects adults at every level. Advanced beginners feel it.3.0 league players feel it.4.5 players feel it. The difference isn’t whether it happens. The difference is how familiar you are with it. What do advanced players really have? It’s

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Your Forehand Contact Point Is Costing You Power — Here’s How to Fix It

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Every Monday it happens. Players walk off court saying: “That felt great.” We fixed their contact point. We didn’t tweak their string tension.We didn’t change their racket.We didn’t tell them to swing harder. And when contact is right, the forehand feels effortless.Certainly more fun. That’s what most adults are missing. You Start in Ready Position.

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Why You Blow Big Leads in Tennis Matches (And What’s Actually Happening)

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Learning how to stop choking in tennis is something almost every adult club player needs — especially when you’re up 5–1 and it starts slipping away. You’re up 5–1. You were swinging freely twenty minutes ago.Your serve felt solid.You were moving your feet.You had rhythm. Now you’re serving for the match… and something feels different.

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Mind Over Match: Practical Strategies for Adult Match Play

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Developing a solid adult tennis match play strategy is one of the most overlooked parts of club player development. If your practice tennis doesn’t show up in matches, you’re not alone. Match play isn’t about hitting better shots — it’s about making better decisions, managing your emotions, and trusting patterns you’ve already earned in practice.

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