Rotational Core Strength

Posted December 11, 2009 – 8:49 am in: Tennis, Tennis Fitness, Tennis Instruction

For golfers and tennis players, rotational core power is a must. The stronger you are in this department, the harder, farther, and more consistent you can hit the ball. If you are looking to lose weight and burn fat, this one can raise your metabolism because you are working so many [...]

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Roger Federer Interview

Posted November 18, 2009 – 7:19 am in: Gimel's Corner, Tennis

At this years USOpen, Gimel and I had the opportunity to actually get paid to interview all the top stars of the tennis world.
While I was looking for new footage to put up on my site, I came across this rare clip of Roger getting interviewed for the Tennis Channel. [...]

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The Roger Federer Groundies - Super HD Slow Mo

Posted October 14, 2009 – 10:40 am in: Tennis

Here is some excellent footage of one of the best forehands in the history of Tennis. Roger Federer’s smooth style and perfect technical execution allows him to really wallop the ball.
When it comes to training a tennis player, I try to emphasis having strong muscles that run up and [...]

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Gator Country Welcomes Tyler Hochwalt

Posted October 6, 2009 – 2:32 pm in: Pegasus Internet Training Program, Tennis

My home base is located in Amelia Island, FL which is the site for an upcoming $10,000 USTA Men’s Future. Down the street happens to be University of Florida, home of the Gators. Believe me when I tell you, I live in Gator Country. Everywhere you go, everywhere you [...]

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Agility Drill of the Week - 8 ball pickup at P-Dine

Posted October 1, 2009 – 4:21 pm in: Coach's Corner, Tennis, Tennis Fitness

I had a ton of fun working with the Pepperdine Men’s Tennis Team in 2007. The team really reached their potential and finished 8th in the country.
We all know that tennis requires speedy change of direction and quickness is a requirement if you want to succeed at the top level. [...]

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Tennis Drill of the Week - Bucket feeds with Legendary Coach Jerry Baskin

Posted September 30, 2009 – 1:11 pm in: Tennis, Tennis Fitness

I am a big believer of having my clients engage in “dead ball” feeds from another coach or player. I’ve made it a point to master the art of the feed myself and am always trying to get better at it. This can in no way replace [...]

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Gimel’s Corner - “Athletes Don’t Retire, They Hibernate”

Posted September 22, 2009 – 9:21 am in: Gimel's Corner, Tennis

The news of Justine Henin’s possible comeback shouldn’t catch anyone by surprise. Athletes that prematurely retire, quickly realize nothing they do in the next phase of their lives can replace the void left behind; it’s that simple. Thus, they do the only thing they know, which is to comeback in [...]

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Pisani Training Heads to U of V

Posted September 18, 2009 – 12:09 pm in: Tennis, Tennis Fitness

Pisanitraining.com will be arriving in Charlottesville, VA today at approximately 5:30 pm, with a scheduled Track workout at 7 pm. Knowing that the team has been working for the past couple weeks, there is no reason why the boys can’t handle a lengthy and intense running session.
I am extremely [...]

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Gimel’s Corner - The John Isner Interview

Posted September 17, 2009 – 2:42 pm in: Gimel's Corner, Tennis

I had a great time interviewing today’s and yesterday’s tennis stars. John played for NCAA powerhouse, Georgia, and not only has a gigantic serve, but a gigantic heart.
Right after this interview, Johnny took down American compatriot, Andy Roddick, in what many have called the match of the [...]

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Chris Evert Interview

Posted September 16, 2009 – 6:17 am in: Tennis

Our collection of interviews continues with 6 time US Open Champion, Chris Evert. Chris was nice enough to take some time during the Federer/Djokovic semifinal to answer a few questions at this years US Open.
Chrissy talks about the “Giant Killer”, Melanie Oudin, and how she compares their two games. Also, [...]

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