In the world of tennis, every stroke and movement can make a difference between winning and defeat, which is one of the reasons the Coco Gauff forehand is mentioned and analyzed so often. As an upcoming champion, those “in the know” believe she could really benefit from changing her grip to make her forehand less…
One of the first things you learn in tennis is the forehand ground stroke. Once you get the fundamentals of the stroke (the proper grip, early preparation, making contact with the ball, and follow through), you have the makings of a pretty decent forehand. My forehand is not so great. My backhand is another story.…
Recently I found myself on the tennis courts without a game. Seriously, it was just one of those days when everything was off. Nothing was working. My timing was off and it didn’t seem to be a thing I could do about it. My normally reliable and weapon-like backhand wasn’t working. My serve was just…
Tennis isn’t for everyone. Neither is business. Both are grueling, challenging, intense undertakings and to excel at either you have to have a key ingredient: Heart. I thought of how true this was recently when I was on the court playing a singles match. I love singles, but I’m really a doubles player. That’s where I’ve…
What drives a good business and marketing strategy — A powerful game plan or a consistent one? While you ponder this question, let’s talk tennis. There are usually two primary types of players in tennis: a power player and a consistent player. A power player is usually known for their aggressive, forceful shot making. They…
Wimbledon 2017 was just as exciting as any grand slam. Tennis is one of those great sports that has just the right balance of strategy and tactic, physical and mental. If you know me at all, you know I I love the sport of tennis and often glean many lessons as I play and watch.…