Tennis Tidbits
A collection of useful tips and interesting tidbits to help along the way….
Affiliations
– USPTA and PTR Member Since 1980
– Wilson Tennis Advisory Staff for 30+ years
– Former Virginia Head Verifier
– USPTA and PTR Member Since 1980
– Wilson Tennis Advisory Staff for 30+ years
– Former Virginia Head Verifier
Test Your Tennis Smarts
/by Gary GarnerQuizzes for Different Levels: Future Stars – download here The Intermediate Player – download here The High School Player – download here The Tournament Player – download here
Notable Quotes
/by Gary GarnerBELIEF IS THE MOTHER OF INVENTION: INVENT YOURSELF AND BELIEVE. SING AS IF NO ONE WERE LISTENING DANCE AS IF NO ONE WERE WATCHING LIVE EVERYDAY AS IF IT WERE YOUR LAST DON’T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF “SOME ROUTES NEED NOT BE NECESSARILY BE TAKEN” SUN TZU “THE GREATEST GENERAL IS HE WHO MAKES THE […]
Coaching – Progression of a Player
/by Gary GarnerTeaching/Coaching involves many stages and phases. Applying the knowledge of growth and development is instrumental in successfully working with a player. At different ages different things are possible. The process needs to follow a simple progression of rules and drills that help establish constant improvement and success. Hands: grips, strokes production Feet: footwork , movement, […]
The Ultimate Excuse List
/by Gary Garner“It’s not whether you win or lose but how you place the blame”. Over the years I’ve heard some very creative alibis. This list is intended to simplify the problems of selecting the proper alibi to suit the occasion. This handy check list should help expedite the process……….. If you have any new excuses………..
Interesting Tennis Percentages and Facts
/by Gary Garner6-0, 6-1 match = 58% of total points won 7-5, 7-5 match = 51% of total points won Errors at 2.5-3.0 are generally Physical related Errors at 3.5-4.0 are generally Mechanical/Technical related Errors at 4.5-5.0 are generally Mentally related A 120 mph serve slows to 90 mph before it bounces and 60 mph after it […]
Hydration During Play
/by Gary GarnerDrink 6 to 8 oz. of cool water every 15 to 20 minutes during a match. Cool water (40 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit) is absorbs faster. Water is best for 60 to 90 minutes before a match, after that sport drinks offer more advantage.