Tennis Guides & Coaching Advice
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How to Build a Tennis Backboard at Home
Build a tennis backboard at home: materials, dimensions, a step-by-step plan, realistic costs and the mistakes that make a DIY practice wall unusable.
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How Much Do Tennis Lessons Cost in the Bay Area?
What tennis lessons cost in the Bay Area in 2026: private, semi-private and group rates, what drives the price, and how to get value from every hour.
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Billie Jean King Eye Coach Review: Does It Actually Work?
A coach’s assessment of the Billie Jean King Eye Coach: what it trains, who it suits, what it cannot do, and how it compares with a wall or a ball machine.
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Doubles Court Positioning: Where to Stand and When to Move
A practical guide to doubles court positioning: two up, two back, one up one back and the staggered formation, plus when to move and how to cover the lob.
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Tennis Footwork Drills: The Complete Guide
Eleven tennis footwork drills covering the split step, recovery, ladder and cone work, plus a weekly plan and the movement errors that cost you points.
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Tennis Volley Drills: 10 Drills for a Sharper Net Game
Ten tennis volley drills for solo, partner and coach-fed practice, plus the grip, footwork and the three technique errors that cause floating volleys.
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Why Do Tennis Players Bounce the Ball Before Serving?
Tennis players bounce the ball before serving to set rhythm, steady nerves and trigger a consistent routine. Here is the reasoning, the research and the rules.
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Tennis Backboard Drills: Solo Practice That Works
Nine tennis backboard drills that build real technique, plus how far to stand, how long to practise, and how a wall compares with a ball machine.
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Poaching in Tennis: A Complete Doubles Guide
Poaching in tennis means crossing the middle to intercept your opponent’s return. Learn exactly when to poach, when to stay, the hand signals, and three drills.