Sunday, April 27, 2008

Play Tournament Matches and Learn with Joel Drucker

This interview is with Joel Drucker, one of the world's top tennis writers.

Joel's work schedule for his various tennis assignments has kept him globe trotting on a regular basis which makes it tough for him to play a tournament.

A solid 4.5 league player, Joel's schedule allowed him to play this year's Pacific Coast Seniors.

We discussed the differences between league and tournament play and why playing tournaments can be such a great learning experience for improvement.








Brent - webtennis.net/Tennis-Lessons.htm

Closing Out a Match with Lynne Rolley

In this interview with Berkeley Tennis Club Head Pro & Tennis Director Lynne Rolley, we discuss the mental mechanics of how to close out that 6-4, 4-2 lead.

One of the most often asked questions I get at http://www.webtennis.net/ is exactly this topic, how can I stop coughing up a solid lead and actually finish off the match.

Lynne, a world class player back in her time and one of the U.S.'s top coaches, gives us some helpful tools for closing out that lead you've worked so hard to earn.








Brent - www.WebTennis.net/Tennis-Lessons.htm

Saturday, April 26, 2008

Off court training & strategies with Lynne Rolley

Berkeley Tennis Club Head Pro and Tennis Director Lynne Rolley discusses off court training and adapting on court playing strategies as players age.








Brent - http://www.webtennis.net/

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Specific Training for Your Style of Play

Today I interviewed Steve Cornell, a former national 50s singles Indoors winner, who is always one of the top elite players nationally in his age group.

Steve is a pure serve and volleyer, chip and charge player.

I asked Steve if he does any specific off-court training that is customized for his style of play.

And really, they key here is figure you out who you are on the court. What style of play is best suited for your physical and mental strengths and weaknesses?

Brent - http://blog.webtennis.net/