To be successful in competition, you have to limit the amount of errors you make during matches. Covering the return of serve, the approach and passing shots, changing direction, and more, USPTA Master Professional Lorenzo Beltrame will help you learn the tactics needed to help you reduce your errors and become a smarter player. If you think you’re giving up too many free points in matches, you need this video! In this video you will learn ways to cut unforced errors on passing shots, approach shots, and the return of serve, while also receiving tips on changing direction and margin variations.
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Playing in the front court
Playing well in the front court means understanding volley technique, recognizing the different heights and angles at which to hit the ball, and being able to recover in time for the next shot. In this episode, USPTA Master Professional Feisal Hassan covers everything you need to know about playing in the front court, explaining tactics and technique for low and high volleys, and demonstrating drills that prove how effective they can be. So watch, learn, and see your game rise! In this video you will learn volley technique, footwork, and recovery – showing you how to cover the front court faster and more efficiently than ever before.
Winning strategies from the baseline
In this episode, we are going to uncover exactly what the sword and the shield are, and the very different roles they have in a tennis match. Craig O’Shannessy, widely recognized as the world leader in teaching and analyzing tennis strategy, will teach you the patterns of play, and the winning percentages that dominate our sport.
NEW EPISODE – The backhand slice
The slice is such an important weapon to any player’s game. In this episode, USPTA Master Professional and three-time Grand Slam winner Emilio Sanchez-Vicario will show you how to train the backhand slice and its roles: attack, defend, and change up the pace.
NEW EPISODE – Spanish drills for weight transfer
The transfer of weight is a key component in tennis. In this episode, USPTA Master Professional and three-time Grand Slam winner Emilio Sanchez- Vicario will show you a variety of ways in which you can improve this aspect in both defensive and aggressive situations. Footwork and balance are emphasized throughout the show as they are key elements to efficient weight transfer and shot execution
NEW EPISODE – Patterns of play
Check out this new On Court with USPTA episode featuring former top ten WTA player Chanda Rubin. Chanda discusses the importance of implementing patterns into the game and how having a game plan helps players become more successful. Several pattern drills are demonstrated.
NEW EPISODE – Cardio Tennis Games and Drills
This episode looks at some of the best cardio tennis drills and games with national Cardio Tennis manager Michele Krause.
Introduction to Wheelchair tennis
How to beat the moonballer
Moonballers are difficult players to compete against. They play it safe by constantly giving you high arcing balls, waiting for you to get frustrated and commit an error that gives them the points. Don’t let that happen anymore. In this episode, USPTA Master Professional Jorge Capestany presents a variety of tactics you can employ when you encounter moonballers that will disrupt their game plan and give you the advantage. In this video, you will learn six tactics you can employ against the moonballer from the baseline, at the net, or during the serve, and he demonstrates drills to help you practice these tactics.
How to beat the aggressive baseliner
The aggressive baseliner likes to come at you with power and pace, forcing short rallies and hitting a lot of winners. This type of player can make it very difficult for you to ever get control of the point, but don’t fret. In this episode, USPTA Master Professional Jorge Capestany will show you how you can compete against this player by using a variety of tactics designed to disrupt aggressive baseliners and stall their aggression. Your new skills will frustrate your opponent and force more errors, which could ultimately hand you victory! In this video, you will learn seven different tactics to use when competing against an aggressive baseliner and drills to help you practice each tactic.
