Monthly Archives: March 2009

Kendrick and Delic win first round matches in Miami

One more match to go for the American duo of Kendrick and Delic. Both had easy times with their opponents today. Although I did not know who Amer played, I did know that Robert was going to make short work of his young and very talented opponent Donald Young.
Rob has been hitting the [...]

Old School - Mountain Climbers with Kendo

Remember back in the day when you were in PE class, and your gym teacher told you to get down and give him 50 Mountain Climbers? Well, I am bringing this one back in full force. I love this one! I like to throw it in after a series of exercises that have [...]

Questions from a Client

Good Morning! Sunday morning here in Amelia Island and I am busy cranking out emails and writing up training programs.
Below are a few questions a 16 year old from Ontario, Canada, sent to me late last night. I thought that I would share this email you because it may have some useful [...]

Working on the Volley

Been crazy busy with clients all day today. After a drive back from Orlando, I got right in the gym and helped out some of the members here at Amelia National in Amelia Island, FL.
Just a quick post to show everyone some interesting volley work. Robert complained of having the “yips” on his [...]

Pulling Power Training with Mental “Pump Up”

Sometimes when you work out, you need to think of things to motivate you. For ATP Professional Robert Kendrick, it happened to be thinking of a particular tennis player.
Be sure to watch the video and find out who the mystery player is, and what he does to cause White Shadow to [...]

The Backhand Return Ad Side

There are a few guys on the tour that can really take the ball early and drill it up the line. When I worked with Robby Ginepri, he was amazing at this and it really helped him put pressure on his opponent’s serve.
Today, Rob worked on taking the ball early [...]

Greetings from O-Town

Hello everyone . Check out the video. I’m on the way to Orlando to train White Shadow.
Pisani Training will be posting some great stuff later on today, so stay tuned! Keep your eyes open for new videos of exercises, and tennis drills that I have planned for today. This is an [...]

Playing on Top of the Baseline

I am putting up this video today because I am hoping to be able to show clients how to play on top of the baseline. At 5 ft 8 in tall, Ashley Harkleroad works hard with her Coach Chucky Adams at taking the return early and staying on top of the baseline. [...]

Balleret Cruises, then Stumbles

India - Its a long trip from Monte Carlo to India..it’s even longer if you get knocked out of the second round. That is how it is sometimes when you are a professional tennis player. After cruising through the first round, 6-3, 6-3 over Indian native, Adya Madekar .
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Couples Kettlebell - Brumme’s Get it Done

Although the kettle bell has been around for hundreds of years, it has withstood the test of time, and is now being used by 1000’s of people all over the world. I have fallen in love with the kettle bell and plan on using it for the rest of my life. [...]