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Scott Shots

Scott frequently provides on-line tips, called "Scott Shots", to improve your tennis game. Of course, n person tennis lessons in Marin are also available. Improve your game today:

#11 - The All-Purpose Windshield Wiper Forehand
Watch any high level player nowadays and in many instances you'll see them hit what's referred to as the "Windshield Wiper Forehand." The beauty of this shot is... read more >>

#10 - Warming Up Correctly
I once had an opportunity to stand behind Pete Sampras on court at... read more >>

#9 - The Invisible Alley
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
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
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
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
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
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
We all have those days when one or more of our strokes continually misfires. The frustration over this can... read more >>

#2 - Service Toss
Tossing the ball accurately and in a relaxed fashion are two essentials when it comes to the serve. read more >>

#1 - Efficient Practice
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 >>