Bigger Better Tennis - Paul Dale

Why 50% of Tennis Players Lose Matches They Should Win (And the 100-Year-Old Strategy That Fixes It) By Paul Dale | The 3AM Method William Tilden, the greatest player of his era, coined a phrase 100 years ago: "Never change a winning game, always change a losing one." Tilden is saying that if things are going your way in a match, your job is to keep doing those things that are working. However, if you’re losing, you need to look for something to change. Players today don't need improved technical skills or better fitness as much as they need to learn a greater level of strategic awareness. Because if you don’t understand the game from a strategic perspective, there’s a chance that you are losing matches that were yours for the taking! The Match Management Problem (You've Seen This) Picture this: A player is dominating the first set with aggressive baseline play. Perfect execution, the opponent is struggling, and confidence is building. Then the second set ...

Tennis Power and Consistency: The Head-to-Foot Line Technique That Transforms Your Game Most tennis players and coaches are missing the most crucial line in tennis—and it has nothing to do with any of the lines painted on the court. I’ve spent most of my life analysing what makes the best players tick, and specifically what they do to make the game look so easy. Mostly, what I have found is that the significant differences are mental, physical and biomechanical. While everyone focuses on technique, swing paths, grips, and footwork patterns that inhibit players more than help, they're missing something straightforward and easy to teach – and that’s hidden in plain sight! Watch any lower-level tournament match and you'll see players working incredibly hard—grunting, straining, and fighting for every shot. Then watch the top pros and notice how relaxed they appear even while generating tremendous pace. The difference isn't fitness, talent, or hours of practice alone. I...

The Ground Fundamental: Your Key to Timing, Power, and Balance The missing link to effortless, controlled hitting in all situations. By Paul Dale | 50 Years of International Coaching The Ground is one of my three fundamentals for tennis. There isn't a day that goes by that I am not teaching Ground to a player to enhance their timing, power, or balance.   Your relationship with the ground incorporates movement, balance, and timing. Without these elements working together, you cannot provide energy or control to the ball. Tennis has become so fast and physical that many coaches and players have forgotten some of the most basic fundamentals. Here's our chance to get your game back to basics. THE THREE BENEFACTORS OF GROUND 1. TIMING: SYNCHRONIZING GROUND ENERGY Good timing is essential in every sport. Whether you're swinging a tennis racquet, golf club, or kicking a football, timing determines success or failure. In tennis, most players know when they've timed a shot ...