Bigger Better Tennis - Paul Dale

The foundation of great tennis lies in control of the ball. When you can control the ball, you can control the court—and when you can control the court, you dictate the match. Too often, players focus on power or speed without understanding that none of it matters if you can’t place the ball exactly where it needs to go. That’s why mastering ball control is essential. It’s not just about hitting—it’s about precision, strategy, and using every shot to take charge of the game. In this lesson, I’ll share three simple, easy-to-implement techniques that will transform how you think about ball control. These methods will help you develop a deeper understanding of how to command the ball, take control of the court, and ultimately dictate the outcome of your matches. Let’s dive in and start building the control that every great player needs. For any player wanting to make sense of ball control.

The term footwork is meaningless unless a player understands what the feet must do. Once the goal of footwork is understood, players will be much better equipped to execute better court movement, be more balanced in their strokes, and recover faster to the next ball. A tennis mentoring channel for advanced coaches and players: The Competitive Tennis Players Notebook     / @biggerbettertennis  

Tennis matches can be won or lost on how well you can control your unforced error count. In this video Paul talks about how to take control of your unforced errors through self discipline so that they don't end up destroying your chances in competition.

"The Dynamic Tennis Game". Whether you're a tennis coach or player, shifting your present approach to tennis technique, movement and mindset towards a more dynamic one will pay huge dividends. Paul show's you how to transition your game towards a more natural way of playing and learning tennis in this easy to follow video.

Is the tennis one-handed backhand one of the most beautiful things in all of sport? Paul takes you through the three essentials to combat a lack of strength on the one-hander and helps you to hit each backhand cleanly and consistently. Watch more of Paul's tennis instruction video's here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL71FX9hqGs1p2FyoCVgkNyc9W5L-eGzMo

Paul breaks down 3 key techniques needed to master the Return of Serve. These three essential elements will enhance your ability to react quickly, change grips, and control the ball even on the fastest serves. The video gives you with on-court examples, and guides you through the process step-by-step.

This video deals with the biggest problem for competitive players worldwide: combating mental issues during matches. Paul gives you four steps to better identify and manage your mental struggles during competition.