What tennisjourney.com Is All About
Player Development ---- Want to learn about player development? This website follows the process of player development in Jim Bill, a 62 year-old man who began playing tennis again after a 30 year absence from the game. With the help of Coach Eldon Wilson, Jim is moving up to higher NTRP levels. Follow his progress and learn what player development is all about in club tennis
Match Analysis ----- Jim Bill analyzes his club and tournament matches in an effort to improve and learn more about the game of tennis. His blog writings describe and discuss the physical, mental and emotional aspects in the game of tennis which he encounters in his weekly matches. Read his Match Reports.
Tennis Strategy ----- A common thread throughout this blogging site is the discussion of tennis strategy. Shot selection, moving forward, 80-20 percentages, diagonal and half-moon movement, short balls, pressuring the opponent and all-court tennis are some of the strategies talked about as Jim Bill builds his repertoire of tennis skills in his on-going player development.
Stroke Mechanics ----- Learn about stroke mechanics as Jim Bill describes his many on-going lessons with his coach and mentor Eldon Wilson. The technicalities of hitting penetrating balls, slice, volleys, the two-handed backhand, overhead smashes and the return of serve are discussed. Also, serving kick, flat or spin and tennis drills are reviewed. Jim has had more than 30 lessons with Eldon. Get a bird’s eye view from Jim on the various intricacies of stroke development in Lessons with Eldon.
Videos ---- Follow the progress of Jim Bill in video interviews. Coach Eldon Wilson and Jim explore strategy and tactics, emotional and mental toughness, stroke mechanics and player development while discussing Jim’s most recent club and tournament matches.
The Practice Court ---- Jim reveals some of his realizations in stroke mechanics that he experiences in his regular workouts on The Practice Court.
Conversations with Eldon ----- Jim and Coach Eldon Wilson sit down to talk about all-court tennis strategies, player development and stroke mechanics amongst other tennis related topics. Read more in Conversations with Eldon.