Found a couple of videos from a tennis pro whose name is Ian. I Don't know much about him but his advice seems very sound. In the video just below this comment he talks about how to deal with players that push the ball rather than hit with pace and how to best deal with that situation without over playing the ball.
Ian's second self help video deals with the mental pressure of the game and how best to over come a mental defeat.
I hope you like both of the videos; sometimes hearing from somebody other than your coach or a friend helps you open yourself up to a bigger picture of your game and how best to play. God bless and enjoy!
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Why Doesn't The U.S. Have More Men Players???
Hello Everyone!!!
I know it's been a LONG TIME since I've posted anything and I'm sorry about that, but here's my first post since 2013, and the question is where have all the U.S. Men Tennis Players gone (or maybe more to the point is, why don't we have young men coming up to replace them)?
I've been reading and listening to different reason's why we don't have more men wanting to be a Tennis Pro on the Tour, and apparently there are many different reasons for this phenomenon. Reasons vary from the USTA just isn't doing their job to tennis has just grown so big around the world that the U.S. just hasn't been able to compete.
Some retired professional players and coaching pros have stated that different countries just go through slumps from time to time, other factors are that many of the other countries (such as those in Europe) have just invested more in the game not only because of popularity in their country but because these countries recognize the benefits of tennis to their economy. In other words foreign countries have recognized the benefits of tourism, promoting not only the country, but businesses in the country.
The U.S. struggles in the aforementioned arena because we have been blessed with so many other sports for men (Football, basket ball, etc), that our men tend to levitate towards these others sports. The irony seems to be that because we have so few successful men in tennis right now that younger men tend to look at tennis as a passe sport, therefore these younger guys have no interest in playing let alone playing at the pro level.
Another thought in Unite States tennis is the financial drain on the family and the work it takes to become a pro player for the U.S.. Kids have to start at such a young age and the families have to have the finances to be able to afford them to play (and of course there's no guarantee that the investment will pay off for the family), as well as the several hours of practice (or dedication) it takes to be a top player is just too much for many young people today.
So in conclusion, the lack of money, time, and inspiration men's tennis in this part of America is in direr need of revival. But the question seems to be, "how do we breath life back into the sport" into a sport we once dominated?
If any of you all would like to comment I would be happy to hear it. Thanks for your time in reading this and have a great day! Take care and God Bless! -Garth
If you would like to respond you can email me at stjoetennis@gmail.com
I know it's been a LONG TIME since I've posted anything and I'm sorry about that, but here's my first post since 2013, and the question is where have all the U.S. Men Tennis Players gone (or maybe more to the point is, why don't we have young men coming up to replace them)?
I've been reading and listening to different reason's why we don't have more men wanting to be a Tennis Pro on the Tour, and apparently there are many different reasons for this phenomenon. Reasons vary from the USTA just isn't doing their job to tennis has just grown so big around the world that the U.S. just hasn't been able to compete.
Some retired professional players and coaching pros have stated that different countries just go through slumps from time to time, other factors are that many of the other countries (such as those in Europe) have just invested more in the game not only because of popularity in their country but because these countries recognize the benefits of tennis to their economy. In other words foreign countries have recognized the benefits of tourism, promoting not only the country, but businesses in the country.
The U.S. struggles in the aforementioned arena because we have been blessed with so many other sports for men (Football, basket ball, etc), that our men tend to levitate towards these others sports. The irony seems to be that because we have so few successful men in tennis right now that younger men tend to look at tennis as a passe sport, therefore these younger guys have no interest in playing let alone playing at the pro level.
Another thought in Unite States tennis is the financial drain on the family and the work it takes to become a pro player for the U.S.. Kids have to start at such a young age and the families have to have the finances to be able to afford them to play (and of course there's no guarantee that the investment will pay off for the family), as well as the several hours of practice (or dedication) it takes to be a top player is just too much for many young people today.
So in conclusion, the lack of money, time, and inspiration men's tennis in this part of America is in direr need of revival. But the question seems to be, "how do we breath life back into the sport" into a sport we once dominated?
If any of you all would like to comment I would be happy to hear it. Thanks for your time in reading this and have a great day! Take care and God Bless! -Garth
If you would like to respond you can email me at stjoetennis@gmail.com
Friday, August 30, 2013
The 2013 U.S. Open Men's 2nd Round - New York Verses John Isner
I've been watching the U.S. Open and very much enjoying it until lastnight (8-29-13). Poor John Isner playing Frenchman Gael Monfils (both to their credit topnotch players). Both players put on a dazzler display of tennis, chasing down shots that were unbelievable gets, making shots that I can only dream about making, and so on. I don't want to diminish either player for their game they are both excellent athletes; but what happen to the American crowd? I can understand wanting to see more than three sets especially when both players are sooooo good at what they do, but when did we turn on are own players? I could not believe the lack of respect for Isner, never mind the lack of support. Can you imagine going to some big university football game (I'll say Michigan State for example) and the students, staff, and parents cheering for the opposing team instead of their own boys on the field? Sure they may clap or say good job when the opposing team makes an incredible play but they certainly would not be cheering, and chanting their name (actually they probably wouldn't clap for a good play either - but you get my meaning).
They New Yorkers were cheering 10 maybe 20 times louder for shots Monfils was making and giving mild claps to shots that Isner was making all the time chanting Mofiles - Monfils. I found myself getting embarrassed and be that as it may angry at the lack of integrity the U.S. crowd was showing for their own American Player, even Serena Williams has found herself being dejected by American Fans during matches. I'm not saying that we Americans need to belittle the opponent (of course not) we should show our enthusiasm when they make a great play as well, and even help encourage them when they're in a slump so we can appreciate a great match from two worthy opponents (I don't have a problem with that - At All), but when we our rooting feverishly against our own I have to ask, "What's That About?".
Furthermore kudos to you John Isner; I was fit to be tied after the match and I was wondering, "okay what's Isner going to say during the interview if he wins?" and as the true professional he is Isner spoke with the utmost diginity. I don't think I would have had the maturity to do that, but Isner thanked the crowd, said he understood why they were cheering more for Monfils than for himself and so on. But I know he must have been boiling inside and wondering what he did to incur the crowds wrath rather than encouragement.
I always thought I would like to go to New York and watch the U.S. Open however, not sure now though if that's and open I would care much to go see since there American players don't seem to get the adoration of the American Tennis Fan. I'll have to mull this over for a while. Well that's the end of my venting - thanks for listening. If you have a point of view you would like heard on this subject or any other please let me know. Thanks! TennisFan
They New Yorkers were cheering 10 maybe 20 times louder for shots Monfils was making and giving mild claps to shots that Isner was making all the time chanting Mofiles - Monfils. I found myself getting embarrassed and be that as it may angry at the lack of integrity the U.S. crowd was showing for their own American Player, even Serena Williams has found herself being dejected by American Fans during matches. I'm not saying that we Americans need to belittle the opponent (of course not) we should show our enthusiasm when they make a great play as well, and even help encourage them when they're in a slump so we can appreciate a great match from two worthy opponents (I don't have a problem with that - At All), but when we our rooting feverishly against our own I have to ask, "What's That About?".
Furthermore kudos to you John Isner; I was fit to be tied after the match and I was wondering, "okay what's Isner going to say during the interview if he wins?" and as the true professional he is Isner spoke with the utmost diginity. I don't think I would have had the maturity to do that, but Isner thanked the crowd, said he understood why they were cheering more for Monfils than for himself and so on. But I know he must have been boiling inside and wondering what he did to incur the crowds wrath rather than encouragement.
I always thought I would like to go to New York and watch the U.S. Open however, not sure now though if that's and open I would care much to go see since there American players don't seem to get the adoration of the American Tennis Fan. I'll have to mull this over for a while. Well that's the end of my venting - thanks for listening. If you have a point of view you would like heard on this subject or any other please let me know. Thanks! TennisFan
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Pro Tennis Lessons by James Jensen - Faults and Fixes
Sorry that I got a little behind on my blog but I got crazy busy this summer as I'm sure you did as well. I'll hopefully make up my absents by giving you a REALLY GOOD video to watch. This clip is another from James Jensen on how to correct your forehand. James goes into a lot of detail on stance, racket preparation, and so on. I personally think he does a great job of explaining proper technique.
Hope you enjoy this video and thanks for returning to the TennisFan webpage.
Hope you enjoy this video and thanks for returning to the TennisFan webpage.
Friday, July 12, 2013
Monday, July 8, 2013
77 Year Drought OVER!
Well if you didn't watch the men's Wimbledon final, and you don't watch t.v. or read the news paper then you may not know that Andy Murray Defeated Novak Djokovic 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 Sunday, July 7, 2013; this was an exciting day for British tennis and a great relief to Andy Murray (and Andy Murray fans) I'm sure.
What pressure it must have been to have the weight of a country thrust upon your shoulder's and to still be able to pull through with such an incredible win, not only the win of a Major Final but the win of a Major final held in your own country. I must say, "Andy you deserve it - you've worked hard and persevered through some very challenging moments and press. I can't imagine how you were able to throw-up that final toss to serve that final point without your legs giving out from under you despite all that pressure, but you did, and well done.
I think for the rest of us no matter whether you play tennis or some other sport can take a lesson from Andy Murray: If you work hard, stay focused, and push through the pain and stress you too can be as successful.
Thank you Andy for that kind of courage and congratulations!
What pressure it must have been to have the weight of a country thrust upon your shoulder's and to still be able to pull through with such an incredible win, not only the win of a Major Final but the win of a Major final held in your own country. I must say, "Andy you deserve it - you've worked hard and persevered through some very challenging moments and press. I can't imagine how you were able to throw-up that final toss to serve that final point without your legs giving out from under you despite all that pressure, but you did, and well done.
I think for the rest of us no matter whether you play tennis or some other sport can take a lesson from Andy Murray: If you work hard, stay focused, and push through the pain and stress you too can be as successful.
Thank you Andy for that kind of courage and congratulations!
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