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My Experience Sports Reporting at a Professional Tennis Tournament
It was a privilege to be part of the media at the 2015 Citi Open. A lot of people asked me about my experience sports reporting at a professional tennis tournament, so I want to share it with you. The Citi Open is an ATP500 and WTA International professional tennis tournament that featured world #3 […]
Continue readingHow to Hit Deeper Groundstrokes
Photo by: karlnorling – CC BY 2.0John, one of my subscribers, asked me a great question yesterday about how he could hit deeper groundstrokes. In my latest Newsletter, I discussed why doing so is critical to your success in tennis. John emailed me back and said that he has trouble hitting the ball deep. He can […]
Continue readingHow To Hit Effective Approach Shots
By: Steven Pisano – CC BY 2.0Do you have trouble winning points at the net? Find yourself getting passed or hitting very difficult volleys most of the time? The key to winning points at net is hitting an effective approach shot. Most players, including me, were taught to hit the approach shot down the line every time. There […]
Continue readingHow to Beat a Pusher: 5 Surefire Tactics
Photo by: Edwin Martinez – CC BY 2.0I would like to establish that I have all the respect in the world for pushers. While they tend to lack firepower, or may have ugly strokes, they often persevere through sheer willpower and an I will not miss a ball attitude. That’s a tough player to beat. So […]
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How to Become a Tennis Ball Boy in 3 Easy Steps
Several people have asked me how they or their child can become a tennis ball boy. And with good reason. Tennis ball boys (or girls) enjoy their share of perks: free clothes, free shoes, access to the tennis venue, and the best seat (stand?) in the house. But before you can become a tennis ball […]
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