MY DADDY / MY COACH
Tennis Parents: How to Teach Your Kids to Play Tennis
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In this section, you’ll see how Cosmin Miholca, a certified tennis coach, teaches his two daughters tennis. It starts with their first lesson where they learn the basics and continues as they progress to become tournament players.
“My Daddy / My Coach” is special because it shows a tennis coach who trains his own kids, taking them from beginner players to competitive warriors.
Please note that these videos are meant to supplement on-court tennis training. Tennis, like any fast-paced sport with equipment and balance involved, carries some risks. The author of the videos advises viewers to take full responsibility for their safety and know their limits. Before trying the skills shown in the videos, make sure you don’t take risks beyond your experience, training, and comfort level.
Tennis Lesson no. 19: The Slice Ground-Stroke
(7 videos / 41 minutes)
– volley technique and practice
– introduction to slice ground-strokes
– slice forehand and backhand (progressions and drills)
Tennis Lesson no. 20: Consistency, Return of Serve, Slice & Flat Serve
(8 videos / 51 minutes)
– ground-strokes tennis drills
– how to return serve (footwork and practice)
– tennis serve practice (flat and slice)
Tennis Lesson no. 21: Competitive Games, Short Ball Put-Away
(10 videos / 62 minutes)
– fun on-court tennis games
– serve and rally play
– short ball put-away (technique and practice)
Tennis Lesson no. 22: The Overhead
(7 videos / 44 minutes)
– introducing the overhead
– overhead technique and practice
– overhead tennis drills
Tennis Lesson no. 23: Consistency, Volley, Transition
(10 videos / 60 minutes)
– rally games
– volley: how to avoid taking the racquet back
– transition to the net
– play at the net vs coach
– play at the net vs player
– speed and leg strength exercises
Tennis Lesson no. 24: The Drop-Shot
(6 videos / 40 minutes)
– volley practice
– introducing the drop-shot
– drop-shot technique and practice
– how to disguise the drop-shot (drills)
Tennis Lesson no. 25: Ready for Tournament
(9 videos / 57 minutes)
– ground-strokes rally games
– net vs baseline drills
– serve return and play
– short ball return (placement tactic)
– lob retrieval (technique and footwork)
– footwork and conditioning drill
Tennis Lesson no. 26: Tactics following Slice Serve
(7 videos / 45 minutes)
– slice serve practice (technique and placement)
– tactics when opening the court with slice serves
– leg strength and quick footwork drills
Tennis Lesson no. 27: Transitioning to the Net
(7 videos / 44 minutes)
– ground-strokes drills (quick footwork, technique)
– short ball approach drills
– volley drills
– overhead technique and practice
– transition to the net drills
Tennis Lesson no. 28: Let the Games Begin
(9 videos / 57 minutes)
– fun speed, footwork and quick change of direction games
– lots of competitive tennis games
Tennis Lesson no. 29: Angles, Touch and Put-Away
(8 videos / 48 minutes)
– ground-strokes rally practice
– short ball put-away (angles)
– coming up to the net behind aggressive shots
– drop-shot placement on the run (to targets)
– tactics following the drop-shot (play)
– footwork and ground-strokes consistency drills
Tennis Lesson no. 30: Grips, Drills, Serve Technique
(8 videos / 50 minutes)
– grips review and practice
– racquet back-drop on serve (technique)
– elbow position on serve backswing (technique)
Tennis Lesson no. 31: Indoor Tennis – All Around Game
(9 videos / 59 minutes)
– ground-strokes drills
– volley and overhead drills
– speed and footwork exercises
Tennis Lesson no. 32: Transition from Indoor to Outdoor Tennis
(7 videos / 45 minutes)
– how to transition to outdoor tennis
– junior tennis schedule; tips for coaches & parents
– outdoor vs. indoor tennis (exercises and tips)
Tennis Lesson no. 33: Court Coverage from Baseline
(6 videos / 43 minutes)
– understand angles and court positioning
– footwork for quick recovery
– get to the ball early, use less energy when competing (tips, drills)
Tennis Lesson no. 34: Tactics, Touch Shots & Speed
(8 videos / 52 minutes)
– how to shorten backswing (creative drills)
– touch shots – control, placement
– attacking slow serves / placement, technique
– reading opponent’s return of serve
– speed drills for retrieving short and wide balls
Tennis Lesson no. 35: Technique, Competitive Games
(9 videos / 64 minutes)
– more short-backswing creative drills
– ground-strokes technique & practice
– competitive, fun tennis game
– serve technique & practice (new tips!)
– tie-break (competition)
– important tips for coaching junior players
Tennis Lesson no. 36: Technique, Drills and Match Play
(9 videos / 63 minutes)
– new technical elements
– ground-strokes & short ball put-away drills
– volley & overhead drills
– competitive game (hold the serve)
– our new puppy, Sparky 🙂