Bollettieri Q&A: Preparing for the shot
Posted on 24. Dec, 2011 by in Tennis Instruction
Nick, what exercises are there to train a player to spot and read the ball as fast as possible?—Marek
If you want good vision and anticipation, pay attention during the warm up. Observe your opponent’s strokes. Do they hit with lots of spin and heigh…
Bollettieri Q&A: Coming to grips
Posted on 11. Dec, 2011 by in Tennis Instruction
Hi Mr. Bollettieri, I play an attacking game and it helped me win quite a few matches when I was younger. But I’m about to turn 18 and haven’t grown much in a few years, so I’m now quite small for my age and starting to get pushed around by my oppone…
Bollettieri Q&A: Attacking with age; high backhand help
Posted on 10. Nov, 2011 by in Tennis Instruction
Dear Mr. Bollettieri, I’ve been playing tennis for a long time—I actually met you when I was 8 (I’m 54 now) at John and Ann Miller’s Las Vegas Racquet club. I played college tennis and continue trying to improve my game. When I was playing comp…
Bollettieri Q&A: Two forehands; chip-and-charge rules
Posted on 12. Oct, 2011 by - Instruction in Tennis Instruction
Hi Nick, I play first singles on my high school team. I have trouble when my opponent serves toward my backhand. My backhand isn’t very good, so I switch to my left hand and hit a forehand (I’m ambidextrous). My left hand is consistent during pract…
Bollettieri Q&A: Fighting power, backhand grips
Posted on 22. Sep, 2011 by - Instruction in Tennis Instruction
Dear Nick, I am a pretty solid player and play quite a few USTA tournaments. I can beat good players and get far in the draw, but the moment I play someone with a lot of power, I end up being overpowered. I have pretty good strokes and footwork, but so…
Brain Power
Posted on 24. Jul, 2011 by - Instruction in Tennis Instruction
When strokes won’t win a match, the mind should take charge.You’re on the court against one of your rivals. He’s the sort of player who beats you as often as you beat him. On this day, Plan A isn’t getting the job done. What do you do? If you w…
How to Approach Down the Middle
Posted on 24. Jul, 2011 by - Instruction in Tennis Instruction
A well-centered opponent can make for an easy point.Like most tennis players, you probably think that an approach shot has to be perfect. Instead of aiming for perfection, just try to be smart. The down-the-middle approach is one of the most intelligen…
5 Minutes with Nick: You Win!
Posted on 24. Jul, 2011 by - Instruction in Tennis Instruction
What does it take to win on a tennis court? Here’s what you need to know.1. Be steady. Most people come to me and say they need a bigger serve or a harder forehand to win matches. Those things would be nice, but they’re not the most important tools…
How to Hit a Passing Shot
Posted on 20. Jul, 2011 by - Instruction in Tennis Instruction
The best way to beat a net rusher is with patience.Your opponent rushes the net and then you . . . panic. Sound familiar? We’ve all been there. When playing against a good volleyer, we try to hit perfect passing shots right on the line or at impossib…
