High-Percentage Tennis Video (Copyright 2000)
Take the advantage on the court! In High-Percentage Tennis, coach Paul Wardlaw presents his winning system of play, called the directionals, that he's used throughout his 14 successful seasons at the college level. By learning and mastering his tactical system, you will respond instinctively to game situations, minimizing errors and making your play more consistent. In High-Percentage Tennis, expert players demonstrate: where to hit the ball based on their opponent's position on the court, when A<>A-- and when not to A<>A-- change the direction of the ball, how to minimize errors by selecting shots based on the relationship of the ball to the player, and how to better recognize offensive opportunities as well as recover from defensive positions. Wardlaw also teaches you when and where to hit high-percentage ground strokes, service returns, passing shots, volleys, and approaches. Progressive drills for practicing the directionals are included, helping you develop the techniques and tactics to play directional tennis. You will also see the directionals in action with footage of top pros like Andre Agassi and Martina Hingis making high-percentage shots. Make the directionals an integral part of your program, and in no time, you will be playing high-percentage tennis and consistently winning A<>A-- game, set, and match! About the Author Paul Wardlaw has worked his way up to the top of the tennis coaching ranks. In the early 1990s, he turned Division III Kenyon College into a national powerhouse, leading them to three NCAA National Team Championships. In recognition of his outstanding coaching skills, Wardlaw received the Wilson/Intercollegiate Tennis Association's National Coach of the Year Award. Wardlaw then turned his attention to the University of Iowa women's tennis program. In only two short years as head coach, he increased the team's standing to its highest ranking ever and led them to their first NCAA tournament bid and a trip to the Sweet 16. He resides in Iowa City with his wife and two daughters. Table of Contents Ground strokes Outside: No Change of Direction Inside: Change Direction Short Outside Ground strokes: 90 Degree Change of Direction Player with a Weapon Inside/Out Forehand: No Change of Direction Short Inside Forehand: 90 Degree Change of Direction Returns of Serve Outside: No Change of Direction Inside: Change Direction Volleys Low Outside: No Change of Direction High Outside: 90 Degree Change of Direction Inside Volleys: Change