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Scott Shots
On-line tips on how to improve your tennis game. In person tennis lessons in Marin are also available. Improve your game today:
#10 - Warming Up Correctly November 18, 2009 I once had an opportunity to stand behind Pete Sampras on court at... read more >>
#9 - The Invisible Alley November 12, 2009 A few years ago I was involved in the Osmosis Clinic at Indian Wells... read more >>
#8 - Find and Use What Works Best for You August 29, 2009 This summer while teaching in Italy, I had the great pleasure of working with Vejdi Ural from Istanbul, Turkey. Vejdi, like so many players who are very passionate about tennis... read more >>
#7 - Ready...Relax May 1, 2009 A lack of readiness is an all too common trait in many tennis players. It's the old "hit and stand" syndrome that you see from beginners certainly, but also from more experienced players. read more >>
#6 - Slotting March 13, 2009 Virtually every stroke contains a "slotted" postion of the racquet. It occurs at the moment just before the racquet is moved towards the ball. read more >>
#5 - The Slice Backhand February 23, 2009 I'm asked alot about the slice backhand and what makes it tick. Here are what I feel are the essentials: read more and see video >>
#4 - The High Backhand February 15, 2009 One of the smartest tactics you can use against virtually any player is to hit high bouncing balls to their backhands. For most... read more and see video >>
#3 - Resurrecting a Shot February 5, 2009 We all have those days when one or more of our strokes continually misfires. The frustration over this can... read more >>
#2 - Service Toss January 26, 2009 Tossing the ball accurately and in a relaxed fashion are two essentials when it comes to the serve. read more >>
#1 - Efficient Practice January 24, 2009 Something I hear alot from players is that despite practicing a great deal and feeling good about whatever it was they practiced, once they play... read more >>
Scott Murphy is one of the most sought after USPTA tennis pros in California. He is a top ranked senior open player and former multi-sport athlete at Cal Berkeley.
He was the head tennis pro at San Domenico School / Sleepy Hollow Tennis Club in San Anselmo California for over 20 years. He also directed the Nike Tahoe Tennis Camp at the Granlibakken Resort for 10 years. Scott is also an associate editor for the world renowned instructional website Tennisplayer and a contract pro with Babolat.
Quarrata, Tuscany, Italy
In the summer, Scott teaches a tennis camp in Italy for juniors and adults. Private one-on-one lessons are also available. read more >>
Scott running drills for students at the Quarrata / California Tennis Academy in Quarrata, Tuscany, Italy.
Online Instruction Scott also provides ideas on improving your game though on-line content in a regular column of "Scott Shots" right here at ScottMurphyTennis.com. Scott is also a contributor to the instructional website Tennisplayer. read more >>
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