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6 Reasons To Play College Tennis In The US
After graduating from high school, there are several options for you. One option is playing College Tennis in the US. This is a very...

Eric Pietersz
50 minutes ago2 min read
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4 Reasons Running Around Your Backhand Is Important
On TV you see pro tennis players, where possible, running around their backhand to hit the ball with their forehand. Why are they doing...

Eric Pietersz
Jun 242 min read
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A Guide To Flow In Tennis
What is Flow exactly? Flow is a certain state of mind, when you are feeling strong, you are not afraid of failure; you have the feeling...

Eric Pietersz
Jun 173 min read
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What Is The Quality Of Your Tennis Training?
Wouldn’t you want to maximize the return on the investment of your time and energy? At school, wouldn’t you want to know that you are...

Eric Pietersz
Mar 313 min read
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7 Reasons To Collaborate With A Recruiting Company For Your College Tennis Adventure
College tennis in the US is a fantastic opportunity for players to combine studying and playing tennis at a high level after they...

Eric Pietersz
Apr 5, 20242 min read
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6 Myths About College Tennis In The US
College Tennis in the US is a fantastic opportunity for tennis players all over the world, who want to combine study and tennis at a high...

Eric Pietersz
Mar 27, 20243 min read
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8 Dangers For Talented Junior Tennis Players (And Their Parents)
When junior players are talented, there are many dangers they must try to avoid. First, it's nice to see them picking up instructions...

Eric Pietersz
Mar 14, 20244 min read
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8 Reasons You Must Have A Tennis Lesson Preparation System
Every tennis coach has to deal with preparing his tennis lessons. It takes a lot of time and you don't know exactly what goals you have...

Eric Pietersz
Mar 4, 20242 min read
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3 Advantages Of A Slice Serve
The serve is one of the most difficult shots in tennis. You can hit a flat serve, a topspin serve or a slice serve. The flat and the...

Eric Pietersz
Mar 27, 20232 min read
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6 Reasons It's Not Smart For Parents To Coach Their Child During A Tennis Match
You see it everywhere: children are playing a tennis match and their parents are close to the fence; they don't want to miss a single...

Eric Pietersz
Feb 16, 20232 min read
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Discover Your Own Specific Tennis Game Style
Most tennis instruction articles and videos on the internet tell you how to master your strokes or give you general tactics for a tennis...

Eric Pietersz
Feb 12, 20232 min read
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5 Reasons Junior Tennis Players Often Skip Warm-Up/Cooling Down
Having a good warm-up before a practice or a match is very important, and also a good cooling down afterwards. Despite the fact that the...

Eric Pietersz
Jan 30, 20232 min read
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Single-Handed Or Double-Handed Backhand?
It's the eternal question in tennis. What is better: a single-handed or a double-handed backhand? When talking about a single-handed...

Eric Pietersz
Oct 12, 20222 min read
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5 Important Things About Hydration In Tennis Matches
Good hydration means getting the right amount of water before, during, and after practice or match. Water regulates your body temperature...

Eric Pietersz
Sep 29, 20222 min read
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The Three Zones Above The Net
Some people say that when they hit the ball over the net and between the lines, everything is fine. But when you want to raise your...

Eric Pietersz
May 18, 20222 min read
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10 Important Steps For Match Preparation
Practice and playing matches are two different worlds. In practice, you try out new things and making mistakes doesn't matter, while in...

Eric Pietersz
Feb 22, 20222 min read
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How To Increase Your Serve Speed
There are several things you can practice to increase your serve speed. Think about tossing the ball more in front, so you bring your...

Eric Pietersz
Feb 13, 20222 min read
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7 Exercises To Hit High Contact Points With Your Forehand
Tennis is originally an easy game, you just have to hit the ball over the net and between the lines. But in order to raise the level of...

Eric Pietersz
Dec 16, 20213 min read
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Approach shot cross court or down the line?
When you want to go to the net, which direction of your approach shot is better? Cross court or down the line? There are different...

Eric Pietersz
Sep 22, 20212 min read
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12 Ways To Be A Positive Role Model As A Tennis Coach
As a tennis coach, you must set a good example for your players. You are a role model for your players. They will copy the things you do....

Eric Pietersz
Aug 6, 20213 min read
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