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This video discusses a simple-to-implement strategy that requires you to visualize two hula hoops on your opponent’s side of the tennis court. These two hoops (watch the video to figure out where to imagine them!) are the only two targets you’re allowed to aim at.
This is a great strategy for several reasons. First, it’s based on the fundamentals of court geometry. Second, it’s high-percentage and will reduce the number of unforced errors you’re making. Finally, it simplifies your decision-making process and allows you to make correct snap judgments during a point.
We’ve added a new feature to FYB Premium that we think is pretty cool / will help you become a better tennis player — a weekly live webcast where we answer your questions. The webcast happens every Monday at 9 PM EST (in a few hours as of this writing!) and lasts for an hour. If you can’t make the show, don’t worry — it’s recorded so you can watch it whenever you want.
Here are a few examples of the questions we’ve answered in the past:
– What’s the difference between the straight-arm and double-bend forehand?
– How do you increase racket-head speed on the serve?
– When do you poach in doubles?
If you’re on the fence I recommend you take the plunge — if you’re not satisfied you have 60 days to get a full refund. You can sign up HERE.
If you have a question about this new service post it in the comments below and I’ll answer it. Thanks!
Today Ian answers two listener questions. The first has to do with moving out of the way of a shot that’s jamming you up on the court, both returns of serve and volleys up at the net. What stance should you use to do this? Secondly he talks all about playing in windy conditions and give the top four things to keep in mind.
Follow THIS LINK to listen to the show right in your browser, download the file, or get it on iTunes!
Interesting article in today’s Washington Post — Roger Federer’s movement around the tennis court is the inspiration behind some of the dance routines in the Washington Ballet’s current production of The Great Gatsby. Said artistic director Septime Webre:
“You could see what Federer is doing is really dancing,” Webre said. “The directional changes are lickety-split. You want both changes in level, both up and down, and changes in lateral direction. Swift changes of direction and a mercurial kind of approach to the physicality make for an interesting dance phrase.”
You can read the rest of the article on the Washington Post’s website.
UPDATE – Thanks to everyone who participated — I randomly selected a winner and have sent that person an email. We had a great response w/this giveaway so we’ll be doing similar stuff in the future!
I’ve got two tickets to give away to the BNP Paribas Showdown at Madison Square Garden! The exhibition features Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Kim Clijsters, and Svetlana Kuznetsova so there’s going to be some serious hitting!
If you’re interested in winning these tickets all you have to do is post something in the comments below. It doesn’t matter what you post — something to the effect of, “I want to go!” works just fine. Next Friday I’ll go through the comments and pick a winner at random.
If you want to buy tickets to the event you can do so via THIS LINK. The event organizers were nice enough to provide us with a promo code that will get you $10 off your ticket.
