https://www.onlinetennisschool.com/tags/tactical-patterns/Recent content in tactical patterns 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/changing-direction/Wed, 17 Sep 2014 16:59:03 -0700https://www.onlinetennisschool.com/articles/changing-direction/Five laws for changing direction and going down the line. It is important to realize that going down the line off a cross-court ball is a risky proposition. There are two main reasons: Contact geometry. Changing the angle of the ball off the strings means you can catch it a little late and miss your target.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/overview-of-modern-tennis/Tue, 02 Sep 2014 16:54:49 -0700https://www.onlinetennisschool.com/articles/overview-of-modern-tennis/An overview of the modern game for players and parents: what changed, what that demands, and which cultural habits fight against high-level development. How the game changed Racquets evolved; serve and return speed rose. Modern technique and equipment help top players maximize accuracy and spin. Semi-western and western grips, wide stances, and upper-body rotation into the ball are common tools for power with control.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/all-court-player/Sun, 01 Jun 2014 16:56:24 -0700https://www.onlinetennisschool.com/articles/all-court-player/We are going to take a tactical journey through the most important game styles - what each style relies on to succeed, and how it matches up against the others. The All-Court Player All-court players hit big serves to precise targets. They keep the opponent off balance by mixing speed, spin, and placement.https://www.onlinetennisschool.com/articles/aggressive-baseliner/Sun, 01 Jun 2014 16:54:49 -0700https://www.onlinetennisschool.com/articles/aggressive-baseliner/We are going to take a tactical journey through the most important game styles - what each style relies on to succeed, and how it matches up against the others. The Aggressive Baseliner Aggressive baseliners tend to hit the serve a little bigger, in an attempt to create free points and short balls where they can use their dominant forehand.https://www.onlinetennisschool.com/articles/counter-puncher/Sun, 01 Jun 2014 00:00:00 +0000https://www.onlinetennisschool.com/articles/counter-puncher/We are going to take a tactical journey through the most important game styles - what each style relies on to succeed, and how it matches up against the others. The Counter Puncher Counterpunchers hit their targets with a high percentage of first serves. They develop good enough serves to start the point in a neutral position, tending to use a solid three-quarter-speed first serve in order to keep percentage high.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.