Today Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic played the finals of the Australian Open. These two players are at the top of their careers and ready to go. Nadal's blistering forehand topspins, drives, court coverage and "refuse to lose" attitude verses Djokivic's return of serve, clean ball strikes, and court coverage. The end result was the world's best tennis in 2012. I'll be back for the re-cap later. It's a great day here in New England. Let's get to the courts. Outside is sunny.
How do I train by myself?
First, watch my serving video so you have en idea of what you're doing http://youtu.be/90JontSZMJA .
Second, watch the Djokovic instructional video http://youtu.be/R0dldQUtRbo
Third, watch the Agassi backboard video http://youtu.be/QHbatpT1Fy0 .
You now have surrounded yourself with the best out there. You are ready for a complete workout with court, or backboard and as little as three tennis balls.
Get your serve ready by going outside (if the weather's nice) and work on the fundamentals of the serve. It's meditative and a great workout. Hit a dozen or less serves if you've only have three balls, run a lap as fast as you can around the court, then hit more, then 100 jump ropes, then hit more, then 12 push-ups, then more, get the idea...........You can be creative with your training. It makes it more realistic because you're not going to be fresh as a daisy when serving in a match. You have to be in shape and controlled, even if tired. Other possibilities include hitting reps on the backboard after hitting your serve or running forward to the board and hitting reflex volleys. If you don't have a board then just run forward, split and punch a volley out of your hand, then slide back and self toss an overhead. You then can add the cross training component of jump rope, sprints, and agility drills. You have to mix it up so you keep the body guessing and interested. In twenty minutes you could be ready to call it a day if you train hard. It's more about intensity and effort then it is about time.
First, watch my serving video so you have en idea of what you're doing http://youtu.be/90JontSZMJA .
Second, watch the Djokovic instructional video http://youtu.be/R0dldQUtRbo
Third, watch the Agassi backboard video http://youtu.be/QHbatpT1Fy0 .
You now have surrounded yourself with the best out there. You are ready for a complete workout with court, or backboard and as little as three tennis balls.
Get your serve ready by going outside (if the weather's nice) and work on the fundamentals of the serve. It's meditative and a great workout. Hit a dozen or less serves if you've only have three balls, run a lap as fast as you can around the court, then hit more, then 100 jump ropes, then hit more, then 12 push-ups, then more, get the idea...........You can be creative with your training. It makes it more realistic because you're not going to be fresh as a daisy when serving in a match. You have to be in shape and controlled, even if tired. Other possibilities include hitting reps on the backboard after hitting your serve or running forward to the board and hitting reflex volleys. If you don't have a board then just run forward, split and punch a volley out of your hand, then slide back and self toss an overhead. You then can add the cross training component of jump rope, sprints, and agility drills. You have to mix it up so you keep the body guessing and interested. In twenty minutes you could be ready to call it a day if you train hard. It's more about intensity and effort then it is about time.
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