Strategic Tennis Series
TNV-01791A: with John Officer,
US Naval Academy Head Tennis Coach
ITA Region I Coach of the Year 1991, 1999
1991 USPTA National College Coach of the Year
Strategic Tennis Series
TNV-01791A: with John Officer,
US Naval Academy Head Tennis Coach
ITA Region I Coach of the Year 1991, 1999
1991 USPTA National College Coach of the Year
This video takes the strokes of the modern game, detailed in the Developing Superior Stroke Mechanics series, and demonstrates how to integrate these strokes into an effective strategy. The advantages of both the linear and the angular styles are discussed and Officer identifies prominent players in the professional game that exemplify the linear or angular styles. Officer breaks down both styles of play to show the characteristics and advantages and/or disadvantages of hitting with either the linear or angular style and also shares the physical characteristics that are more prone to either style. This video will help take the consistent player to the next level!
38 minutes. 2002. ISBN 1-56404-823-3.
TNV-01791A: with John Officer,
US Naval Academy Head Tennis Coach
ITA Region I Coach of the Year 1991, 1999
1991 USPTA National College Coach of the Year
This video takes the strokes of the modern game, detailed in the Developing Superior Stroke Mechanics series, and demonstrates how to integrate these strokes into an effective strategy. The advantages of both the linear and the angular styles are discussed and Officer identifies prominent players in the professional game that exemplify the linear or angular styles. Officer breaks down both styles of play to show the characteristics and advantages and/or disadvantages of hitting with either the linear or angular style and also shares the physical characteristics that are more prone to either style. This video will help take the consistent player to the next level!
38 minutes. 2002. ISBN 1-56404-823-3.
TNV-01791B: with John Officer,
US Naval Academy Head Tennis Coach
ITA Region I Coach of the Year 1991, 1999
1991 USPTA National College Coach of the Year
The power of the modern game has created the need for better counterattacking shots, which necessitate constant use of the hands. Officer has based this video on the fact that all great players learn to play good defense before becoming more of an offensive threat and the hands are the key to playing good defense. Shots including the heavy loop groundstroke, quick groundstrokes, angles, half volleys, and reflex volleys all involve using your hands for better control. Good hands can be developed with proper practice. Officer demonstrates a number of effective drills to practice improving the use of the hands and the proper technique for the hands on each of the strokes is demonstrated. Give your players another edge by teaching them how to use their hands better this season!
50 minutes. 2002. ISBN 1-56404-824-1.
TNV-01791B: with John Officer,
US Naval Academy Head Tennis Coach
ITA Region I Coach of the Year 1991, 1999
1991 USPTA National College Coach of the Year
The power of the modern game has created the need for better counterattacking shots, which necessitate constant use of the hands. Officer has based this video on the fact that all great players learn to play good defense before becoming more of an offensive threat and the hands are the key to playing good defense. Shots including the heavy loop groundstroke, quick groundstrokes, angles, half volleys, and reflex volleys all involve using your hands for better control. Good hands can be developed with proper practice. Officer demonstrates a number of effective drills to practice improving the use of the hands and the proper technique for the hands on each of the strokes is demonstrated. Give your players another edge by teaching them how to use their hands better this season!
50 minutes. 2002. ISBN 1-56404-824-1.
TNV-01791C: with John Officer,
US Naval Academy Head Tennis Coach
ITA Region I Coach of the Year 1991, 1999
1991 USPTA National College Coach of the Year
"Mental Toughness" has been around as long as there has been competition. In the past 20 years we have relied on the principles of Psychology to help define this most crucial ingredient in championship tennis. Words like self-esteem, positive, negative, and fun have been presented in the hopes of quantifying what it takes mentally to think like a champion. Unfortunately, words of psychology are too vague to define the real battle on the court. The "Warrior Ethos" concept has been around for centuries and does a much better job of explaining the key elements in competition in a way the mind can access. Officer defines the "warrior ethos" and breaks it into 12 categories: Passion, goals, fear, calmness, energy, work ethic, ethics, determination, clarity, belief, competitive fire, and awareness. Learn how to be a "warrior" on the courts!
38 minutes. 2002. ISBN 1-56404-825-X.
TNV-01791C: with John Officer,
US Naval Academy Head Tennis Coach
ITA Region I Coach of the Year 1991, 1999
1991 USPTA National College Coach of the Year
"Mental Toughness" has been around as long as there has been competition. In the past 20 years we have relied on the principles of Psychology to help define this most crucial ingredient in championship tennis. Words like self-esteem, positive, negative, and fun have been presented in the hopes of quantifying what it takes mentally to think like a champion. Unfortunately, words of psychology are too vague to define the real battle on the court. The "Warrior Ethos" concept has been around for centuries and does a much better job of explaining the key elements in competition in a way the mind can access. Officer defines the "warrior ethos" and breaks it into 12 categories: Passion, goals, fear, calmness, energy, work ethic, ethics, determination, clarity, belief, competitive fire, and awareness. Learn how to be a "warrior" on the courts!
38 minutes. 2002. ISBN 1-56404-825-X.
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