Coachlife Blog

Former ATP pro explains how to make technical changes in tennis, what to change, when to change it, and why only certain academies truly develop elite players.

Learn how modern tennis players handle pace, create power, and turn defense into offense with the right technique and training drills.

Learn how to attack the second serve in tennis. Return positioning, first-strike patterns, and tactics for men’s and women’s games.

Learn why contrast and variety are essential in modern tennis. Discover how mixing pace, spin, height, and trajectory keeps opponents off balance.

The slice backhand is one of the most important shots in tennis. Learn why elite players use it to change pace, reduce errors, and control rallies.

Legendary coach Sly Black explains the single habit that made Coco Gauff a champion — and what truly separates elite juniors from the rest.

CoachLife Tennis shares junior development lessons from Matteo Berrettini’s coach, Vincenzo Santopadre—on mindset, adaptability, and long-term growth.

Elite coach Misha Kouznetsov shares how he developed Frances Tiafoe with Todd Widom—covering angles, consistency, and long-term player growth.

Improve your tennis forehand with grip, stance, power, and buggy whip insights from the junior coaches of Świątek, Fritz, Sharapova & more.

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner with pace, variety, and composure. Full analysis of their final and why this rivalry will define men’s tennis.

The ability to hit precise shots consistently can be the difference between a good player and an elite competitor.

Discover how coach Justin Sherring developed Jack Draper’s powerful game through unique drills, mental training, and long-term player development.

How to Build Self-Belief, Mental Toughness, an Athlete’s Mindset, and Confidence in Tennis — and Why They Matter in Your Journey to Becoming a Better Player

Discover how Guy Fritz developed Taylor Fritz & Coco Vandeweghe into top-10 pros, with proven drills, philosophy, and coaching insights.

Discover why open-minded coaching matters. Learn how diverse methods from top coaches like Michal Kaznowski and Guy Fritz can transform player development.

Todd Widom interviews Casey Curtis for the Coachlife Podcast: The best serve coach in the world

Coach Guy Fritz reveals why practice matches—not endless tournaments—are the real key to junior tennis development and long-term success.

Tennis coach Sylvester Black shares insights on Coco Gauff, Sloane Stephens, mental toughness, and building champions on the CoachLife Podcast.

Learn how growth spurts affect junior tennis players’ technique, coordination, and mindset—and how top coaches help rebuild confidence and form

Adriano Fuorivia shares insights on tennis development, parenting, mindset, and long-term success for young players on the CoachLife Podcast.

Former pro Todd Larkham joins Peter Clarke to discuss tennis coaching, player development, mindset, and stories from working with Nick Kyrgios.

Learn how structured target training improves tennis accuracy, consistency, and match performance. Discover the 10-in-a-row system used by elite coaches.

Understand tennis string tension using real pro data. Learn how tension affects control, depth, feel, and performance from Tennis Lab experts.

Learn how the slice backhand really works in modern tennis — from defensive control to offensive penetration and advanced pro variations.