Tennis Coaches -- Do They Improve Your Tennis Game?

The big news in the tennis world today is that Andy Roddick has hired Jimmy Connors as his new tennis coach.

Now, most club players don't have tennis coaches. Instead, they have tennis pros who give them lessons but, for the most part, these tennis pros do not scout matches and give tactical advice.

For my money, Andy is in dire need of an experienced tennis coach --especially one with an attacking mentality like Jimbo. Somehow, Roddick got it into his head that should be playing Spanish style defensive tennis. But, Andy doesn't have the quickness and sold backhand neccessary to play that style.

If I were Andy's tennis coach I would I would build his game around the following:

1. He has to hold serve everytime. This means that he must become a master of changing speeds and locations as well as just using his power. And, he must improve his volleying.

2. He must attack the returns. No point for Andy to just get the ball back. This is where I think Jimbo will help Andy the most as his tennis coach.

3. Andy must look to end groundstroke rallies early, especially the backhand exchanges. I would like to see Andy rip his backhand up the line frequently to break the crossocurt pattern.


Anyway, with Jimbo as his new tennis coach it'll be fun to see what happens.

Glenn Sheiner M.D. - author of INSIDER TENNIS STRATGIES. This Ebook has sold in more than 50 countries and is full of Tennis Tips And Tennis Tactics . It's guaranteed to make you a smarter tennis player and take your tennis to the next level.

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