It is critical to get the body to both rotate and elevate when hitting topspin groundstrokes. This video explains the concept in detail, the Welby Van Horn body balance positions and how to practice at home off the cone straight from the GreatBase Tennis curriculum.

I am happy to announce we will continue our Sunday tennis program through the winter months at Lakevue Athletic Club.

We will begin on Sunday, November 7th and continue through the winter months.

For more information or to register please click the link below.

Here is a tip on how to use a sock with 3 tennis balls inside. I learned this from the late and great Vic Braden. It works and is a fantastic way to practice at home.

Program the swing and then toss to the swing!

I learned this from the legendary Coach Steve Smith. The shape of the swing on a topspin ground stroke goes high-low-high and inside-out. This is a critical concept to understand from the beginning because it sets the stage for an efficient stroke. Later on it also leads to the development of lag or use of the stretch shortening cycle.