Lessons From the Net

Would you like your Doubles Partner to play better? To make less mistakes? To be more relaxed? To have more confidence? To make more winners? My ad...

This is one of my sweetest partners Lauren. She and I played 4.0 doubles for three years together! I think in all the tournaments and USTA league ...

What do you do when you partner just can't play? When she is missing her serves, approach shots and volleys? Well - this is what I do:STAY FOCUSED...

Take your worst shots to PRACTICE!!! I often see people using their reliable strokes - the ones that they are really good at - to the practice.

Play with people of all levels!!! It's good for your game. My practice matches are set union with 3.0 players through 5.0 players! I play against ...

  My sweet partner Christy and I munched on a sandwich and chatted about strategies for our next match. It's so good to communicate with your part...

I got to spend the day with these lovely ladies!!! A perfectly sunny day with my sweet team!I am reminded to surround myself with good people - li...

When my husband and I play tennis - we make sure to be complimentary and kind. We uplift each other with encouraging words. And in the rare events...

When I respect elements of my partners or opponents game - I make a note of it to emulate it! Sometimes it's their strokes, or strategy or even ju...

    1. Have a mantra (I use the song Black and Yellow) to get you on the court before each point!2. Shake off bad things quickly - that poor call, ...

I forgive myself for my deficiencies. I focus on my strengths. I focus on my opponents weaknesses. I direct attention to my partner strengths. I l...

For me the most important thing is to MOVE MY FEET!!! Especially if the opponents are hitting softer balls - the wind carries the ball to another ...