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Strand Tennis Center

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Providing tennis and life tips for health and performance

Jan 5

Win More FREE Points on Your Serve (3 Simple Fixes)

Down love-40? A great serve can flip the whole game. In this video, we break down 3 simple serve tweaks to help you win more free points, without trying to blast every serve.✅ What you’ll learn: Hide your serve with a consistent toss (stop giving away spin/placement)Use the body serve to jam returners and force weak repliesMix spin + speed (accuracy over acceleration) to keep opponents guessing🎯 Bonus: a simple practice plan + a smarter “when to serve what” game plan (30-all, game points, etc.).Comment below: What costs you more points (toss, double faults, or predictable placement)?🎾 Train with Strand Tennis / Book a lesson:https://strandtc.com/👍 Like this video if you want more quick, practical tennis coaching.👉Subscribe for more tips.Chapters00:00 Why free points matter (love-40 comeback)00:18 Tip #1: Toss placement (don’t give it away)01:17 Tip #2: The body serve (stop hunting aces)01:49 Tip #3: Spin + pace variety (accuracy over power)02:58 Drill: “throw it like a pitcher” to learn targets03:14 Simple serve game plan (30-all + game points)03:55 Aim for discomfort + “Rule of 10”04:36 Quick recap#tennis #tennisserve #tennistips #tenniscoach

5 min
12/19/2025

The Djokovic Technique Players Miss (Move Faster & React Quicker)

Want to move faster on the court without getting fitter? ✅Stop trying to “run harder” and start hopping lighter.In this quick tennis footwork breakdown, we cover the **Split Step Shortcut** so you can react earlier, reach more balls, and stop getting caught flat-footed on returns and rallies.🎯 In this video, you’ll learn:• Why most recreational players lose points (they’re late — not because they “can’t hit”) • The #1 split-step timing cue: be in the air as your opponent hits, land at contact • Return of serve “prep steps” to wake up your feet before the big split step • Simple drills you can do solo (shadow timing) or with a partner (ball/racquet cue) • A fast net-reaction shortcut: start turning the outside foot DURING the split step • Pro examples to watch: Djokovic, Alcaraz (and more)⏱️ Chapters0:00 Move faster without getting fitter (the “hop lighter” mindset)0:15 Why you’re late: no split step + no prep steps0:31 Stop standing flat-footed (get on the balls of your feet)0:59 Perfect split-step timing (when to be up + when to land)1:16 Easy timing drill (ball hand-off / racquet touch cue)1:48 Return of serve prep steps (“wake up your feet”)2:23 Why it works (load your legs like a spring)2:40 Shadow drill you can do anywhere2:53 It’s not a jump — it’s a quick reset3:10 Net shortcut (turn the foot as you land)4:00 Pro examples: Djokovic / Alcaraz timing4:21 Final takeaway: don’t run harder… hop lighter🎾 Train with Strand Tennis / Book a lesson:[ADD LINK]👍 If this helped, like, subscribe, and drop a comment: are you split stepping at contact yet?

5 min
11/21/2025

How to get a better tennis serve (FAST)

Struggling with an inconsistent tennis serve toss? Ball flying behind you, way out in front, or never landing in the same place twice? Your toss controls your entire serve – get it wrong, and you’re fighting double faults, weak second serves, and even arm pain.In this video, you’ll learn a simple 4-step system to build a pro-level toss that makes your whole serve smoother, easier, and more powerful. We’ll break down exactly how to relax your arm, where your toss should land, and the simple checkpoints you can use to fix it today.What you’ll learn 👇1️⃣ Why the toss is the most overlooked part of the tennis serve – and why pros make it look effortless.2️⃣ How to keep your tossing arm relaxed and straight, and follow through instead of stopping your hand.3️⃣ The difference between a smooth lift vs. a throw – and how to “place” the ball in the air like a fragile egg or water balloon.4️⃣ The simple freeze & check drill to see if your toss is landing in front of your lead foot in the sweet spot.5️⃣ The 10-toss cone drill to build consistency without even hitting a ball.6️⃣ The simple “release at eye level” cue to fix tosses that go too far forward or behind you.7️⃣ A bonus net post tracing trick you can use on any multi-court setup.Spend just 5 minutes practicing these toss drills before you play and you’ll be shocked at how much smoother your serve feels next match. No racket needed.Timestamps / Chapters0:00 – Why your toss is secretly killing your serve0:16 – Why the serve toss is the most overlooked part of the game0:44 – Why pros make the toss look easy1:01 – The 4 biggest problems with recreational serve tosses1:44 – Step 1: Relaxed arm & full follow-through on the toss2:21 – Step 2: Smooth lift, not a throw (egg / water balloon cue)2:46 – Step 3: Freeze & check – finding the sweet spot in front of your lead foot3:36 – Step 4: Hand-catch drill for a consistent toss every time4:56 – Pro examples & what happens when the toss breaks down5:16 – Fixing tosses that go too far forward or behind you5:34 – Bonus net-post tracing drill5:56 – 10-toss challenge & final serve improvement tip

6 min
11/03/2025

4 Steps to Improve Your Tennis Mental Game & Win More Matches

There is a simple 4-step reset routine you can use after a tough point, so you stop the spiral, refocus, and win the next one. Perfect for juniors, league players, and anyone who tightens up on deuces, break points, game/set points, and tiebreaks. Master the pause–breathe–phrase–body-language sequence and turn momentum back in your favor. What you’ll learn (in plain English):- How to pause and slow the tempo so you don’t rush into another mistake- A quick breathing cadence (longer exhale) that calms nerves between points- The best neutral self-talk phrases (“next point,” “reset,” “rally mode”)- Champion body language cues that help you move on fast (shoulders back, racket up)Chapters00:00 Why resetting wins matches00:15 Ten Minute Tennis Tip: what to expect00:33 What counts as a “big point” & why players unravel01:46 Step 1 — Pause & physically slow down02:08 Step 2 — Breathe (long exhale focus)02:27 Step 3 — Use a neutral phrase03:04 Step 4 — Winning body language03:59 Pro routines (Nadal/Sharapova) and why they work04:34 Mini-reset you can use at any level04:51 Measure your recovery time (make it faster)05:24 Final takeaway & next tip preview🌐 Visit the Strand Tennis Website:https://strandtc.com/📲 Follow Strand Tennis on social media for daily updates:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@strandtennisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/strandtennis/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Strand-Tennis-Center-100057874406296/#Sports #Tennis #Tenniscoach

6 min
08/22/2025

Stopping Burnout

Steve shares ways to stop burnout. Be sure to like, share, and subscribe for more content! Visit the Strand Tennis Website: strandtc.com Follow Strand Tennis on social media: TikTok: / strandtennis Instagram: / strandtennis Facebook: / 100057874406296

11 min
08/15/2025

How To Make Your High School Team

Steve talks about how to make your tennis team. Be sure to like, share, and subscribe for more content! Visit the Strand Tennis Website: strandtc.com Follow Strand Tennis on social media: TikTok: / strandtennis Instagram: / strandtennis Facebook: / 100057874406296

8 min
07/20/2025

Seren & Caroline (D1 Boston College & SMU)

Steve talks to Seren & Caroline. Be sure to like, share, and subscribe for more content! Visit the Strand Tennis Website: strandtc.com Follow Strand Tennis on social media: TikTok: / strandtennis Instagram: / strandtennis Facebook: / 100057874406296

29 min
07/11/2025

Kelly Trazinski

Steve talks to Kelly Trazinski. Be sure to like, share, and subscribe for more content! Visit the Strand Tennis Website: strandtc.com Follow Strand Tennis on social media: TikTok: / strandtennis Instagram: / strandtennis Facebook: / 100057874406296

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Providing tennis and life tips for health and performance

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