https://www.onlinetennisschool.com/categories/tactics/Recent content in Tactics on Online Tennis SchoolHugo -- gohugo.ioWed, 29 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000https://www.onlinetennisschool.com/articles/phase-play-offensive-defensive/Wed, 29 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000https://www.onlinetennisschool.com/articles/phase-play-offensive-defensive/Tennis can be described very simply in terms of three phases: offensive, neutral, and defensive. We are going to discuss some simple judgement errors that are common even among the pros, but far more common as we go down from 7.0 to 2.5 on the USTA scale. The neutral phase is the foundation of the game - but when we talk about losing the neutral phase, we need the three P’s: power, placement, and court position.https://www.onlinetennisschool.com/articles/phase-play-neutral/Tue, 16 Sep 2014 00:00:00 +0000https://www.onlinetennisschool.com/articles/phase-play-neutral/We are going to discuss some simple judgement errors that are common even among the pros - and far more common as we go down from 7.0 to 2.5 on the USTA scale. Tennis can be described very simply in terms of three phases: offensive, neutral, and defensive. We will start with the neutral phase, because it is the foundation of the tennis game.https://www.onlinetennisschool.com/articles/how-to-beat-counterpuncher/Mon, 14 Jul 2014 12:50:46 -0700https://www.onlinetennisschool.com/articles/how-to-beat-counterpuncher/The counterpuncher is one of the more feared opponents. I have personally struggled many times against this type of player, and I see my students go through many of the same struggles that I did. Know the style: Counter Puncher. The mental shift before the first ball There is an important mental shift you need when playing this type of player.https://www.onlinetennisschool.com/articles/how-to-beat-aggressive-baseliner/Tue, 08 Jul 2014 00:00:00 +0000https://www.onlinetennisschool.com/articles/how-to-beat-aggressive-baseliner/Playing against an aggressive baseliner is never easy. They cover the court well and always look for a chance to attack. If you try to out-hit them in a pure power contest, you are usually playing their favorite sport. The better path - especially if you are a counterpuncher - is depth, variety of height and spin, and selective use of the short ball to drag them into places they do not love.https://www.onlinetennisschool.com/articles/a-game-within-a-game/Thu, 29 May 2014 16:53:36 -0700https://www.onlinetennisschool.com/articles/a-game-within-a-game/One of the most important truths in tennis: it is very hard to always practice with someone better than you. You will face three types of partners - better, equal, and worse - and the best athletes get better with all three by playing a game inside their heads while in action.