Tennis Tips & Tricks from the JKST Tennis Professionals

The staff at JKST gets many questions about our 10 and Under Tennis Program. Most questions fall along the lines of “what should my child expect?” We seriously don’t want to give off the impression that your small child will be playing like Serena Williams after their first few lessons. Tennis can be an intimidating sport for someone who is smaller and younger. This is why the 10 and Under Tennis Program was invented! We use smaller and softer balls, smaller racquets and even

The serve is the most important shot in tennis as it starts off a point. How important it is to place your serve in a match is not often discussed. The names of the three directions that you can place your serve are: out wide, down the T, and into the body. These three serve locations are used for both doubles and singles, some more frequently than others. Here are a few pointers on serve location for singles and doubles. Out Wide- This is a good serve used in singles as it o

Ever said this to your pro – I played well in practice this week, but I did not play nearly as well in the match over the weekend. Played for an hour and half and almost every game went to deuce, we lost 2-6, 1-6!!! Situations such as these happen over and over again! It happens to players who play league matches and tournaments, regardless of their level or rating. Understanding Pressure In the world of competitive tennis, matches are often won or lost based on a player’s ab

We've all heard the importance of a proper warm-up routine. But are you doing it consistently and efficiently, or are you rushing through it with a lack of focus? Do you perform a dynamic warm-up before practice sessions or only before matches? Whether you're a recreational player or a competitive college player, tennis is a rigorous, total- body sport that requires an efficient warm-up to prepare the mind and body. A proper tennis warm-up is often neglected or not taken seri

1. Ready: Once the rally starts, split step and be in a stance that produces a smooth body-turn and the fastest possible first step towards the ball. 2: Read: So much goes into this rule. One has to see what’s coming off your opponent’s racket, the speed, the spin, the direction, and the height of the ball. During this stage, keep your feet moving. This will help you react more efficiently to you opponents shot. 3. Respond: Once in position and depending where the ball is on

Many parents struggle to know exactly what they should do to help maximize their child’s experience with tennis and be supportive. Listed below are a few points that can help you become a better “tennis” parent. Early Stages of Tennis At this stage, it is important that the child enjoys the game and is not forced into it. Even though there are instances where a parent may have dreamt of being a tennis star, all children may not hold this same dream. This is also the time to f

Building the tallest buildings requires the careful construction of a strong secure foundation. This foundation takes many months to build and anyone watching the building site wonders when the real work will really start. Then suddenly, in a matter of days, it seems 10 stories have gone up and it’s almost done.Good tennis strokes are the foundation of any player’s game. Careful attention must be given to this foundation, in order to ensure a player’s success and longevity in

Tennis is a very intricate and challenging sport. Many aspiring tennis players fail to take the time to understand the sport. Tennis is not just about hitting tennis balls every day and hoping that you will improve. It takes well planned steps to achieve success. 1. Be open to learning As obvious as that sounds, most tennis players are focused more on results and being comfortable instead of focusing on what will get them the results. Most cases meaning you will have to get o

While tennis is certainly an exciting and rewarding sport, the tennis court can also be a place of unwanted anxiety and tension. It's all too easy for a player's mind to wander from the present moment and become fixated on past mistakes. It is common practice for people to regulate their breathing in their daily lives as a means to manage stress and promote a focused and relaxed state of mind. It's time you applied that same philosophy to your tennis game. Many players hold t

I write this article in the hopes of bringing to light some thoughts and explanations in how to play a solid DelTri Tennis Match. It might sound confusing, but we are in the very real reality that this league format is a little different than most other tennis match formats. The reason is because each match is either won or lost by the number of games that are earned throughout the one and a half hours of play, rather than winning sets. Many club players who I have taught or