Technical
You will always struggle unless you have sound ground strokes, volleys, overheads, and serves.
Here are some great resources….
Affiliations
– USPTA and PTR Member Since 1980
– Wilson Tennis Advisory Staff for 30+ years
– Former Virginia Head Verifier
Gary Garner
Gary Garner has been a face of Virginia Beach tennis for over 40 years and has been instrumental in developing local tennis. Gary enjoys teaching tennis players of all ages and all levels. A pro since 1980, Gary specializes in taking young players from the beginning level to collegiate play. Several of his students have been awarded college scholarships – the most current include Pepperdine and Southern Miss.
From 2005-2008, Gary coached a college student in Southern CA. It was an incredible opportunity to travel to the top clubs and academies, as well as work with former Top 10 Grand Slam Tennis Professionals. Traveling throughout the country to National Tournaments gave Gary invaluable insight coaching and teaching the game at the next level. For adult tennis, Gary helped over 20 local USTA teams to Districts, Sectionals & National titles. When league play started in Virginia Beach back in ’95, he put together and coached the first men’s and women’s 2.5 tennis teams that went to Nationals. Gary is a tennis pro at Virginia Beach Tennis & Country Club.
Thoughts on the Forehand
/by Gary GarnerTYPES OF FOREHANDS: THE VERTICAL STROKE Finish on the same side of the body, straight up and over the hitting shoulder. Typically used when a player is unable to rotate the hips and legs, finishing around the opposite hip/shoulder. Neutral or offensive shots off low balls. The player may impart both side spin and /or […]
Technical Pointers – A Few of My Favorites
/by Gary GarnerFor a stronger Backhand, hold the racket head higher and strengthen the right hand. LEARN TO HIT THE BALL SHOULDER TO ANKLE – How does your shot selection, contact point, balance and finish differ? FOR A BETTER OVERHEAD: GET THE Hitting ARM FURTHER BACK.
The Serve
/by Gary GarnerTHREE TYPES OF SERVES There are basically three areas of the service box to hit into. Each of these areas has advantages and disadvantages… Wide toward the alley When hitting wide serves you pull your opponent off the court, leaving you more open court for your next shot. You must remember that “hitting an angle creates […]