Can You Make The Wind Your Ally?
Can You Make The Wind Your Ally? I hear many players complain about windy conditions when playing a tennis match. What players seem to forget is that their opponent is playing in the same conditions. [...]
Meet Franky No
Meet Franky No By Brad Kayden, MHR Youth Sports Instructor & Child Wellness Advocate Franky is a typical toddler who gets into trouble doing the silly things children do. When Franky does something [...]
Your Child’s Biggest Fan
Your Child's Biggest Fan By Brad Kayden, Schaumburg Park District Youth Sports Instructor Congratulations, the sparkle in your eye has become an athlete! As a result, your parenting responsibilities have ballooned. You have taken [...]
5 Keys To Hitting An Effective Drop Shot
5 Keys To Hitting An Effective Drop Shot The drop shot can be one of the most effective shots in tennis. When Roland Garros arrives each year, the drop shot comes out in droves. Below [...]
Can A Lob Be An Offensive Shot?
In this article I pose the question, "Can a lob be an offensive shot?" My thought is absolutely it can be offensive. It's often times overlooked and under utilized. I give you 7 scenarios where a lob can be offensive and how you too can use this shot to help improve your singles and doubles game.