Player Development & Training Tips

A level-based plan to fix the most ignored skill in tennis: the return. Learn split-step timing by serve speed, visual cues, compact swings, three drill ladders, at-home modules, simple tracking, and doubles patterns.

A step-by-step, smartphone-first playbook to plan, film, edit, and share a standout college recruiting video. Exact camera placements, ideal clip lengths, verified metrics, quick edits, a printable checklist, and an email template.

A practical parents’ playbook for the growth-spurt years. Track peak height velocity at home, set age-appropriate court and strength caps, spot overuse red flags, tweak shoes and strings, and sync match schedules with your academy.

Confused by Universal Tennis Rating and ITF World Tennis Number? This 2026 guide shows juniors, parents, and adult players how to plan competition without rating chasing, with sample calendars, match targets, and clear checkpoints.

A practical, level by level guide to diagnose late versus jammed forehands, measure your strike zone, and fix spacing with simple footwork cues, mobility screens, and three scalable drills for juniors, parents, and adults.

Your first step is only as quick as your last stop. Learn court-tested drills, age-specific strength progressions, and three simple readiness tests that protect knees and ankles while helping you win more scramble points.

A practical roadmap for juniors, parents, and adult starters to know exactly when to move up through Red, Orange, Green, and Yellow stages. Clear benchmarks, serve tests, footwork checks, weekly drills, and a printable checklist.

A practical 7-day blueprint for 10U foundations, performance juniors, college-aiming players, and adult 3.0-4.5 competitors. Get clear court plans, RPE targets, volume caps, what to film, and two sample weeks from Legend Tennis Academy.

A practical, science-backed guide to fuel tournament days in spring and summer 2026. Use heat index to set fluids and sodium, time your carbs, know when adults can use caffeine, stop cramps fast, and recover within 24 hours.

Make the jump from winter courts to spring play with a clear three-week plan. Training loads, wind and sun footwork, shoulder and forearm prehab, clay and hard-court tweaks, string tension tips, shoes, and a first-tournament checklist.

Build serve speed the smart way with a level-based, six-week plan that protects the shoulder first, then adds power. Includes readiness screens, weekly volumes by age, radar-gun scripts, red flags, and an academy example.

A practical 2026 playbook for college tennis recruiting. Build a 90 second highlight video, track UTR and WTN, use proven email templates, follow a four week outreach cadence, and handle coach calls with confidence.

Turn the return of serve into your quiet superpower. This step‑by‑step playbook covers reading cues, court positioning, simple targets, at‑home reaction drills, scoring games, a four‑week plan, and a clear path to a trial session.

A practical, step-by-step guide to film, chart, and interpret any tennis match with one printable scoresheet and a phone. Learn the eight stats that matter, age-specific priorities, and drills you can start at your next session.

Build a 2026 tennis season that wins without burnout. Use our step by step planner to combine fitness periodization, technique blocks, and match play. Choose the right USTA, ITF, and UTR events, set ratios, and recover well.

One small hop can change your entire match. Learn how to time the split step so you start faster, defend smarter, and attack earlier. Detailed drills, simple cues, and a 14‑day plan you can use today.