Tape 1: Serve, Return (Video)

This video features John Officer, US Naval Academy Head Tennis Coach P ITA Region I Coach of the Year 1991, 1999; 1991 USPTA National College Coach of the Year. Learn how to teach the modern game in a manner that is easy to understand for the student and the coach at any level. The Developing Superior Stroke Mechanics videos are intended to give a coach or player a complete guide featuring the key mechanical components that are necessary to be successful in the modern game. Much has changed in terms of the proper mechanics of hitting the tennis ball and these videos addresses those changes and present the proper form for hitting every shot. 37 minutes. 2002. ISBN: 1-56404-739-3 Also available in the Developing Superior Stroke Mechanics Series: Tape 2: Forehand, Backhand, Drop Shot Approach, Passing Shots, Overhead

USTA Tennis Biomechanics VHS

Use biomechanical principles to take your game to the next level DESCRIPTION Understanding the biomechanics of tennis is crucial for players who want to maximize their movement and shotmaking skills and tennis coaches and instructors who want to teach their athletes sound fundamentals. This video shows the direct application of biomechanical principles for effective play in all areas of the court and improved tennis stroke production. Featuring instruction from Paul Roetert, administrator of United States Tennis Association (USTA) Sport Science, as well as teaching tips from top coaches at the USTA, Tennis Biomechanics provides instructional segments on A<>A* the serve, A<>A* return of serve, A<>A* groundstrokes, A<>A* the transition game, and A<>A* net play. In each segment, viewers get to see top professionals and nationally ranked junior players demonstrate the proper movements of the body and racquet. In addition, the video shows variations for each type of shot and discusses their advantages and disadvantages. Tennis Biomechanics begins by demonstrating the proper mechanics involved in serving. Coaches, instructors, and players will learn about the importance of establishing a consistent ritual, having a clear purpose, and using a consistent toss. Next, the video reviews the three keys to an effective return of serve and explains how and when to use different swings when returning. In the groundstrokes segment of the video, viewers learn about the various grips and stances and when players should use them. This segment then shows how to combine different grips and stances to hit effective forehand and backhand shots. The transition game segment covers the biomechanics involved in serving and volleying as well as in making winning approach shots. The video ends with a discussion of the three keys to effective net play and a review of how to hit drop volleys and overhead shots. Tennis Biomechanics provides an excellent resource for coaches, instructors, and players who want to learn how to improve tennis stroke production using biomechanical principles. AUDIENCE How-to video for coaches and players at all levels.

USTA's High-Performance Tennis: The Serve Video (Copyright 2001)

Great servers dominate the game of tennis with consistency, accuracy, power, disguise, and variety. Learn the technique of the top pros and apply it to your game! USTA's High-Performance Tennis: The Serve video features the top servers in the game: Pete Sampras Venus and Serena Williams Marat Safin Richard Krajicek Lindsay Davenport Lleyton Hewitt Shot with a high-speed camera capable of producing super-slow-motion images, the video gives you an unparalleled ability to analyze every facet of serving. With this footage you'll be able to see precisely how top players deal with each phase of serving. You'll learn how to study the serve and improve your ability to analyze serves for yourself or your players. The Serve takes you through the four phases of the serve: preparation, loading, hitting, and follow-through. Super- slow motion, stop action, graphics, and superb instruction help you analyze every facet of the stroke and see exactly what elements are needed for a dominating serve. Replays from numerous angles during U.S. Open television coverage allow you to see the servers' technique and see how to transfer that technique to the court. About the Author The United States Tennis Association (USTA) is the governing body for tennis in the United States. The USTA's membership consists of more than 500,000 individuals and nearly 6,500 organizations, including schools, park and recreation departments or community tennis associations, and tennis clubs. The USTA is widely known as the owner and operator of the U.S. Open Championships, one of the four Grand Slam tournaments in worldwide tennis competition. The U.S. Open annually attracts more than a half-million fans, awards more than $9 million in prize money, and is broadcast on television to 125 countries. The USTA also sponsors amateur tennis competition ranging from events for children 12 and under to national tournaments for those 65 and older. More than 5 million schoolchildren are introduced to tennis each year through USTA school programs, and opportunities for further instruction and play are provided by a menu of USTA entry-level programs. A full range of player development, sport science, and youth tennis programs is offered at the USTA training facility in Key Biscayne, Florida, at 120 area training centers throughout the country, and through local Excellence Training Programs. In addition, the USTA emphasizes coaching education and development through an ambitious offering of coaching seminars,

Serve And Return Of Serve (Video)

With Michael Center, Head Men's Tennis Coach, Texas Christian University Although the serve and the return of serve are the first two shots of every point, they are also the two most overlooked and under-practiced shots. Coach Center brings forth excellent serve and return of serve tips that coaches at any level can incorporate into practices today! This video will help you help your team put more balls into play this season! (37 minutes). To order the Foundations Of Tennis (2 Video Set) click here .

B.E.S.T. Serve (Video)

With Ed Krass, former Harvard Tennis Coach, and Charlotte Heat, WITL Coach Krass reveals a new serving technique that is faster, more consistent and less prone to injury than the traditional service motion. This easy-to-learn technique...the B.E.S.T. Serve (Biomechanically Efficient Service Technique) maximizes the potential for your players at all levels. The B.E.S.T. Serve is for your players because it's simple, powerful, fluid, easy, accurate, explosive, deceptive, consistent, rhythmic and causes less shoulder stress. (30 minutes)

Sonic Serve Video (Copyright 2001)

Now you can learn from the most famous and successful coach in tennis! Nick Bollettieri has developed and coached many of the world's top players, including Andre Agassi, Monica Seles, Boris Becker, Mary Pierce, Tommy Haas, and Anna Kournikova. His teaching techniques and effective coaching methods have formed the foundation for these videos, letting you share in his world-renowned knowledge. This video studies the biggest and best serves in today's game and analyzes the common attributes that every player can use to improve. Sonic Serve outlines correct technique for powerful and reliable spin, flat, and kick serves. Drills to develop your serve are presented using Bollettieri's unique coaching style. About the Author Nick Bollettieri is the most well-known and successful tennis coach in the world today, and his training program is recognized as one of the best systems for developing top players. He has trained and coached some of world's top players including Andre Agassi, Monica Seles, Anna Kournikova, Jim Courier, Tommy Haas, Mary Pierce, and Boris Becker. Bollettieri has built one of the best training facilities in the world, the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy, which he founded in 1977. Now known as the Bollettieri Sports Academy, the facility covers 158 acres and has become the most successful and diversified multi-sport training complex in the world. The success of his academy can be seen in the success of his students. His training system is recognized worldwide as one of the best. Bollettieri started out as a club tennis coach in the 1950s and once worked as a private coach for the Rockefeller family while serving as the director of tennis for all Rockefeller-owned hotels and resorts. He founded his first tennis academy, the Port Washington Tennis Academy on Long Island, New York, in 1969. In 1999, The United States Tennis Association (USTA) named Nick Bollettieri the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) National Coach of the Year. He is a regular contributor to Tennis magazine. Bollettieri resides in Bradenton, Florida.

Tape 2: Forehand, Backhand, Drop Shot (Video)

This video features John Officer, US Naval Academy Head Tennis Coach P ITA Region I Coach of the Year 1991, 1999; 1991 USPTA National College Coach of the Year. Learn how to teach the modern game in a manner that is easy to understand for the student and the coach at any level. The Developing Superior Stroke Mechanics videos are intended to give a coach or player a complete guide featuring the key mechanical components that are necessary to be successful in the modern game. Much has changed in terms of the proper mechanics of hitting the tennis ball and these videos addresses those changes and present the proper form for hitting every shot. 40 minutes. 2002. ISBN: 1-56404-740-7 Also available in the Developing Superior Stroke Mechanics Series: Tape 1: Serve, Return Approach, Passing Shots, Overhead

Killer Forehand Video (Copyright 2001)

Now you can learn from the most famous and successful coach in tennis! Nick Bollettieri has developed and coached many of the world's top players, including Andre Agassi, Monica Seles, Boris Becker, Mary Pierce, Tommy Haas, and Anna Kournikova. His teaching techniques and effective coaching methods have formed the foundation for these videos, letting you share in his world-renowned knowledge. Killer Forehand offers a step-by-step explanation of the key components to develop the ultimate forehand weapon. The video presents a complete training program-including footwork, balance, racket preparation, and follow-through-designed to build the perfect winning forehand. With target training, technique drills, and match simulation, this tape will help you gain a better understanding of the killer forehand. About the Author Nick Bollettieri is the most well-known and successful tennis coach in the world today, and his training program is recognized as one of the best systems for developing top players. He has trained and coached some of world's top players including Andre Agassi, Monica Seles, Anna Kournikova, Jim Courier, Tommy Haas, Mary Pierce, and Boris Becker. Bollettieri has built one of the best training facilities in the world, the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy, which he founded in 1977. Now known as the Bollettieri Sports Academy, the facility covers 158 acres and has become the most successful and diversified multi-sport training complex in the world. The success of his academy can be seen in the success of his students. His training system is recognized worldwide as one of the best. Bollettieri started out as a club tennis coach in the 1950s and once worked as a private coach for the Rockefeller family while serving as the director of tennis for all Rockefeller-owned hotels and resorts. He founded his first tennis academy, the Port Washington Tennis Academy on Long Island, New York, in 1969. In 1999, The United States Tennis Association (USTA) named Nick Bollettieri the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) National Coach of the Year. He is a regular contributor to Tennis magazine. Bollettieri resides in Bradenton, Florida.

The Forehand (Video)

In this videotape, Vic Braden explodes myths about the forehand stroke and shows coaches and players proper technique to help develop a winning forehand shot. Braden shows coaches and players proper Eastern and Continental grips, four links to getting more power into the forehand, how to shorten the back swing, how to use the 3 point landing of forehand technique, how high to hit the ball over the net for deep shots, when to use topspin or underspin, and four ways to get more racquet speed. Braden has a simple formula for the forehand: a still head plus a still racquet equals success! (55 minutes) To order the Vic Braden 4 Video Series click here .

Forehand And Backhand Groundstrokes (Video)

With Roland Ingram, Woman's Head Coach, Texas Christian University There are two strokes in tennis that are a necessity for all players to develop in order to compete at any level. They are the forehand and the backhand. Coach Ingram does a superb job of bringing forth the essential details involved in helping your athletes see the importance of the strokes and shares his techniques developed over a 30+ year coaching career that you can use to teach these essential strokes. Great for any level coaches! (40 minutes). To order the Foundations Of Tennis (2 Video Set) click here .

Approach, Passing Shots, Overhead (Video)

This video features John Officer, US Naval Academy Head Tennis Coach P ITA Region I Coach of the Year 1991, 1999; 1991 USPTA National College Coach of the Year. Learn how to teach the modern game in a manner that is easy to understand for the student and the coach at any level. The Developing Superior Stroke Mechanics videos are intended to give a coach or player a complete guide featuring the key mechanical components that are necessary to be successful in the modern game. Much has changed in terms of the proper mechanics of hitting the tennis ball and these videos addresses those changes and present the proper form for hitting every shot. 46 minutes. 2002. ISBN: 1-56404-741-5 Also available in the Developing Superior Stroke Mechanics Series: Tape 1: Serve, Return Tape 2: Forehand, Backhand, Drop Shot

The Volley and Overhead (Video)

With Michael Center, Men's Tennis Coach, Texas Christian University. With clarity and skill, Center explains and demonstrates the volley and the overhead. How to and where to volley the ball are demonstrated. The overhead technique, position of the chin and arm, and footwork are all covered and shown clearly to help any player or coach learn this important shot. Finally, the video concludes with a few drills Center uses in daily practice to incorporate both the volley and overhead into training sessions. This video will teach any player how to finish off points with precision! 2000. 37 minutes. To purchase the complete Foundations for Successful Tennis 4 Tape Series, click here .

Specialty Shots: (Video)

With Michael Center, Men's Tennis Coach, Texas Christian University. Looking for some easy-to-understand basics on specialty shots? The lob is covered first and includes the basics of technique and strategy. Next, the volley is demonstrated and discussed, and includes illustrations of some of the common errors in the shot and how to avoid them. Finally, with some help from Coach Bartson, TCU Head Men's Tennis Coach for the 25 years prior to Center's arrival, when, where, and how to hit a successful drop shot is demonstrated. At the end of the video a few of the drills Center uses with his team daily are shown that will incorporate all of these shots. 2000. 30 minutes. To purchase the complete Foundations for Successful Tennis 4 Tape Series, click here .

The Backhand (Video)

Your players will learn the secrets of the body and legs in this in-depth videotape. The four simple facts that will generate a super backhand are clearly defined and demonstrated. Both the one-handed and the two-handed are taught. Some players may be genetically predisposed to be more effective with one than the other! Your players will learn the best grip or grips for the backhand, the different backhand styles used by the pros, how to generate more power on the backhand, how high you must hit the ball over the net for deep shots, which body links are involved and how to stop them for more power and to swing inside out to get more power. (55 minutes) To order the Vic Braden 4 Video Series click here .

Bollistic Backhand Video (Copyright 2001)

Now you can learn from the most famous and successful coach in tennis! Nick Bollettieri has developed and coached many of the world's top players, including Andre Agassi, Monica Seles, Boris Becker, Mary Pierce, Tommy Haas, and Anna Kournikova. His teaching techniques and effective coaching methods have formed the foundation for these videos, letting you share in his world-renowned knowledge. Bollettieri presents a step-by-step program for developing your one-handed or two-handed backhand into a big weapon. Bollistic Backhand illustrates a training program involving footwork, racket preparation, stroke technique, and recovery skills designed to build a winning backhand. Featuring target training and match-simulating drills, this tape will help you gain a better understanding of the backhand as an offensive, winning shot. About the Author Nick Bollettieri is the most well-known and successful tennis coach in the world today, and his training program is recognized as one of the best systems for developing top players. He has trained and coached some of world's top players including Andre Agassi, Monica Seles, Anna Kournikova, Jim Courier, Tommy Haas, Mary Pierce, and Boris Becker. Bollettieri has built one of the best training facilities in the world, the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy, which he founded in 1977. Now known as the Bollettieri Sports Academy, the facility covers 158 acres and has become the most successful and diversified multi-sport training complex in the world. The success of his academy can be seen in the success of his students. His training system is recognized worldwide as one of the best. Bollettieri started out as a club tennis coach in the 1950s and once worked as a private coach for the Rockefeller family while serving as the director of tennis for all Rockefeller-owned hotels and resorts. He founded his first tennis academy, the Port Washington Tennis Academy on Long Island, New York, in 1969. In 1999, The United States Tennis Association (USTA) named Nick Bollettieri the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) National Coach of the Year. He is a regular contributor to Tennis magazine. Bollettieri resides in Bradenton, Florida.

The Volley (Video)

The Volley is the best time you will ever spend learning what it takes to improve your net game. How a person volleys depends greatly upon how he or she is neurologically wired. Fine motor skilled people often use too much forearm and gross motor skilled players become too stiff. This videotape helps both types while breaking down the volley into simple terms. You'll learn: why you should keep your elbow up and hit across the table top; to run through your volley, don't stop; how to hit deep volleys; and the best grip to use and why. (55 minutes) To order the Vic Braden 4 Video Series click here .

Stroke Mechanics (VIdeo)

Learn the secrets to sound fundamental stroke mechanics from two of the nation's top coaches. Bayliss and Louderback discuss and demonstrate how to coach the serve, forehand, backhand, volley and overhead. Benefit from the shortcuts each has learned in a highly successful coaching career. See stroke mechanics broken down and dissected in a way that you can pass the same fundamentals on to your own squad. (48 minutes) To order the Notre Dame Coaching Team Tennis Series click here .