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Issue 8, February 2007
After a sensational Australian Open Roger Federer now faces the challenge of completing the grand slam and reaching Pete Sampras' record of 14 singles titles. Federer didn't lose a set in his latest triumph which strengthened arguments that he is the greatest player ever. Serena Williams proved her greatness, but underlined she may have under performed in the past two years due to injury and commitment.
Our articles this issue look at the 2007 Australian Open and the issues it raised. We profile the "man of steel" David Nalbandian's favourite drill (Nalbandian won two 5 set matches in Melbourne's brutal heat last month.) This weeks lesson plan introduces net play and passing drills for squad players; while our final article answers the question "how can I get better without just working on my strokes?"
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Current Tennis Articles
Impressions from the 2007 Australian Open
By Tina Dodd
The great Federer and resurgent Serena Williams captured a third Australian title each during a tremendous two weeks of tennis – full of interesting developments, including the use of "hawkeye" to call the lines.
Drills and Tips from the Pro Circuit [Part 3] - The Nalbandian Re-direct
David Nalbandian has been the leader of Argentina's golden tennis era which in which 9 of his country men reside in the top 100 at the time of writing. His game is all about strength, fitness and disciplined shot selection which he develops with the baseline re-direct drill.
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Tennis Lesson Plans - Week 4
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This weeks lessons focus on:-
- Beginner lesson - Fundamental Motor Skills and the Backhand
- Intermediate lesson - Baseline Skills emphasising changing grip, body position etc... for alternating between forehand and backhand in open rally.
- Development / Squad lesson - Net play and passing shots.
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How Can I Get Better Without Just Working on Strokes?
By David Horne
I recently received an email from a 4.5 player in the USA who proposed the following question: "I could use some help with a plan to get better - I am a 4.5 rated player in the USA and would like to be a 5.5. For some reason, I can't find a coach that will help with an overall plan; they just want to work on strokes. Any ideas?" ..........read full article>>
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