Instructional Videos
It is amazing what valuable instruction you can get off of the Internet for free. I am a firm believer in the power of video instruction. Here are some of my favorite instructional videos and links to my favorite instructional websites.Check them out!
Tennis Etiquette:
https://www.usta.com/content/dam/usta/pdfs/2015_Code.pdf
Tennis rules and scoring:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrhM3k84YJU&t=132s
Tennis scoring:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stdk_U0pL0o
Basic Technique:
Coach Hedger teaches the groundstroke, volley and serve If I were able to edit this video, I would equate the service motion more with that of throwing a football with a high spiral trajectory, rather than throwing a baseball
Vision training:
One Minute Tennis: How to focus on the ball by NOT watching the ball Added 6/13/25
Topspin Groundstrokes:
Rick Macci teaches the topspin forehand
Grant VanderHayden teaches the 3 critical checkpoints for topspin forehand power
One Minute Tennis: Topspin Forehand Swing Path Made Simple Added 6/13/25
Grant VanderHayden teaches the topspin 2-handed backhand
Novak Djokovic Backhand Analysis- a great backhand to emulate
Lock And Roll Tennis- Awesome visual explanation of how effortless a monster forehand can be if you are in tune with what happens naturally as you coil and uncoil your body.
Roger Federer Forehand Analysis Part 1- a shot of beauty. He uses an eastern forehand grip. I would suggest a semi-western grip with your index knuckle on bevel number 2 of the racquet.
Roger Federer Forehand Analysis Part 2
Roger Federer Forehand Analysis Part 3
Underspin/slice Groundstrokes
Perfect Backhand Slice in 3 steps by Top Tennis Training Added 7/27/25
Volleys:
5 Awesome Volley tips by 2Minute Tennis
Serve:
James Ludlow teaches 7 steps to transform your serve Added 7/21/25
Serve Tip: More Serve Power At-Home Drill Added 6/13/25
Pin-point serve with a delayed backswing
Rick Macci, 7-time USPTA coach of the year, teaches the serve
Serve Tip: Separating Toss and Arm Action
Kick Serve- Jeff Salzenstein, former Stanford #1, Top 100 pro teaches this critical serve.
Another good Kick/Topspin Serve Video
Roll of the hand and elbow on the serve Love this one!
Overhead:
Return of Serve:
Ryan Ready from Two Minute Tennis describes proper footwork for the return of serve.
Kevin Garlington from Total Tennis Domination teaches the return of serve
Lobs:
Meike Babel teaches the Forehand Bump, Lift or Underspin Lob Added 7/28/25
Meike Babel teaches the Backhand Bump, Lift or Underspin Lob Added 7/28/25
Meike Babel teaches the Topspin Lob Added 7/28/25
Drop Shot:
One Minute Tennis describes the modern dropshot technique Added 6/20/25
Basic Strategy:
Singles:
Basic singles positioning- Explains critical concepts regarding basic positioning and shot selection. Added 8/28/25
Wardlaw Dimensionals- 30-minute video that covers foundational principles that all competitive singles players need to understand in order to be successful.
When to hit Crosscourt and when to hit Down the Line- Great visual demonstration to teach this important concept.
Doubles:
Basic doubles position job descriptions- In under 6 minutes, Jorge Capestany describes in detail the role of the server, returner, server's partner and returner's partner in doubles.
Basic Doubles Positioning and Tactics
Advanced Strategy:
Doubles:
Tennis Doubles Basics: The Role of Every Position: Jeff Lewis Added 6/21/25
Net Player Movement: Jeff Lewis Added 6/21/25
Know the basic positioning in doubles? Great. Now avoid these 3 common mistakes. Added 6/21/25
Doubles Tactics by Louis Cayer Part 1
Doubles Tactics by Louis Cayer Part 2
Doubles Tactics by Louis Cayer Part 3
Comprehensive:
Fuzzy Yellow Balls- My favorite tennis website with tons of Hi-Definition video instruction on strokes and strategy! Contact Coach Hedger if you would like log-on information for the Singles Strategy Playbook.
Jeff Salzenstein Tennis- This former top-100 pro has many great tips on every aspect of the game. Many are free. All are very good.
Online Tennis Instruction- Florian Meier is a knowledgeable pro with many great free and thorough videos.