This week we give participants teaching points to work on specific to their own games relating to their forehands and backhands. Areas that will be highlighted include smooth transition through contact (hitting zone), maintaining balance with flowing footwork, developing natural topsin (through good technique).
This week we look at developing the skills needed to be an effective net player. Maintaining a stable position (racket and arem right angle shape) using a chopper grip behind the ball. Once this is achieved we will teach the correct movement to the ball which will help maintain balance and the shape of the [...]
This week after re-capping the griundstrkes learnt in Week 1 we will be concentrating on introducing the serve. Using the correct grip and pronation of the wrist and forearm will be covered to ensure that the fundamental components can be built upon in the coming weeks.
We will be working on creating a great base for your game at the back of the court with forehands and backhands this week. The sessions will concentrate on developing the shape of your swing and using this good technique in increasingly difficult situations. Intermediate to advanced level players will look at using good shot [...]
Combining Shots and Gameplay (Week 5) in our Adult program sessions is where we look to start to put everything together. We also place a large emphasis on remembering to try to apply good technique when playing in a variety of gameplay situations. Combining consistent groundstrokes at the back of the court with a consistent [...]
We had a last minute visit from the BBC breakfast team (click 'read more' below to see the videos) after the Wimbledon final early in the morning on Monday the 9th July. Some of our most committed adults and juniors made the trip down to the courts for 6:30am and some of the tennis on display [...]
Volleys and Net Play - you will learn the essential technical elements necessary to become an effective volleyer. Also check out this post for a great little video resource that has some simple but effective tips for improving your volley. We will cover the following appropriate to your level: Learn to maintain correct racket position [...]
