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How I Work on My Tennis
I created Tennisnerd as a way to collect everything I learn about tennis. It is not only about gear, far from it. Here is how I work on my tennis. I got into tennis gear because I noticed it made a difference in how I feel and play on the court. But I am not […]
5 Tips to Improve Your Tennis
I am not only a racquet and string nerd. My main goal is always to work on my game. Here are 5 Tips to Improve Your Tennis. When you’re browsing through Tennisnerd.net, you might think I have an unhealthy obsession with racquets and strings. I do like to experiment and test new gear, but I […]
Effective Tips On How To Become A Good Tennis Player
Indeed, tennis can be a challenging and frustrating sport. If you are a beginner learning the game, don’t expect too much from your performance. Here are some tips that you can try to help you get on the right track. Buy Good Tennis Rackets Today, there are lots of tennis rackets to choose from. This […]
Interview with Richard Parnell
He strung his first racquet when he was 9 and has strung for pretty much every top player out there. This is my interview with Richard Parnell. He is a true stringing legend and even invented his own knot. My interview with Richard Parnell took place at his language academy and stringing room in Mijas, […]
Avoid Tennis Elbow
Since I am off tennis for a while due to tennis elbow (for the first time in my life), I wanted to write a bit about how to avoid tennis elbow. I have been a week without tennis now and it is painful. Mostly because I can’t practice the sport I love. This is why […]
Court Balance – Tennis Fitness
I got this newsletter from the Martin Fitness Method about how to improve your court balance. This is something I have struggled with myself. Being in balance and using your kinetic chain properly is very important if you want to become a better tennis player. I have moved from a more traditional stance and swing […]
Functional Tennis Practice Journal
A while back I reviewed the Functional Tennis Match Journal, a great tool for improving your tennis. Here is the Functional Tennis Practice Journal. You can read more about the Functional Tennis Match Journal here. The Functional Tennis Practice Journal is, as the name implies, is for you who want to keep track of your […]
A visit to Good to Great Academy
Good to Great Academy is one of the top tennis academies in the world. I was lucky to visit their new home outside Stockholm to meet with the founders. Good to Great Academy was founded by former world-class players and Nicklas Kulti, Magnus Norman and Mikael Tillstrom in 2012. They have since then worked with […]
How to Handle High Balls – Moonballer Medicine
One of the most common questions for tennis coaches is how to handle high balls. Especially on the often weaker backhand wing. This video deals with various approaches to dealing with high balls, both aggressive and defensive. We like to call it Moonballer Medicine. It might sound like a basic problem, but high balls on […]
Zen Tennis – Playing the Zone
I usually listen to audiobooks or podcasts when I string racquets, drive or go to the gym. Some of them are about tennis. One book I really enjoyed and just finished was Zen Tennis – Playing in the Zone by Dr. Joe Parent and Bill Scanlon. It is about working on your mental game of […]
