You Must Win Without Rhythm
“Rhythm” in tennis means different things to different players, but here’s how I’ll define it: You are “in rhythm” when your neurological pattern has calibrated itself in the near-term. As you get “in rhythm”,...
The Forehand Press Slot
This position is magic on the forehand. I call it “the press slot,” because it’s a dynamic position you reach by pressing with your pecs – the strong muscles in your chest. If you...
Wait Then Fire – Success in the Absence of Rhythm
The final phase of forehand preparation is a waiting period. The forehand swing is not a single, continuous motion. There isn’t a uniform, rhythmic flow from from preparation to forward swing. Instead, preparation and...