The Replacement Series Videos is a series of video drills that focus on simple yet highly effective ways to replace the old school, warn out drills with new, unique, fresh tennis tips. Following is a YouTube link to The Replacement Series Video #9: Change-Over Rituals
The Replacement Series Videos TIP #9: Change-Over Rituals
Frank discusses the internal job description of change-over rituals.
The Replacement Series Videos is a series of video drills that focus on simple yet highly effective ways to replace the old school, warn out drills with new, unique, fresh tennis tips. Following is a YouTube link to The Replacement Series Video #8: Rocket Launch Sequence
The Replacement Series Videos TIP #8: Rocket Launch Sequence
Frank shares a Between Point Ritual secret that you’re sure to love.
The Replacement Series Videos is a series of video drills that focus on simple yet highly effective ways to replace the old school, warn out drills with new, unique, fresh tennis tips. Following is a YouTube link to The Replacement Series Video #7: Playing Keep Away
The Replacement Series Videos TIP #7: Playing Keep Away
Frank demonstrates the benefits of practice keep away versus playing catch.
The Replacement Series Videos is a series of video drills that focus on simple yet highly effective ways to replace the old school, warn out drills with new, unique, fresh tennis tips. Following is a YouTube link to The Replacement Series Video #6: Return of Serve
The Replacement Series Videos TIP #6: Return of Serve
Frank discusses how different return of serve positions and shot options are organized.
The Replacement Series Videos is a series of video drills that focus on simple yet highly effective ways to replace the old school, warn out drills with new, unique, fresh tennis tips. Following is a YouTube link to The Replacement Series Video #5: Kick Serve
The Replacement Series Videos TIP #5 Kick Serve
Frank shares the secret to killer kick serves. CLICK HERE to View
The Replacement Series Videos is a series of video drills that focus on simple yet highly effective ways to replace the old school, warn out drills with new, unique, fresh tennis tips. Following is a YouTube link to The Replacement Series Video Tip #4: Non-Dominant Hand
Tip #4: Non-Dominant Hand
Frank demonstrates how and why using the non-dominant hand improves the 2- handed backhands. Click Here to View
The Replacement Series Videos is a series of video drills that focus on simple yet highly effective ways to replace the old school, warn out drills with new, unique, fresh tennis tips. Following is a YouTube link to The Replacement Series Video #3 Mini Tennis
The Replacement Series Video Tip 3: Mini Tennis
Frank discusses the mini tennis serve & return drill. Click Here to View
The Replacement Series Videos is a series of video drills that focus on simple yet highly effective ways to replace the old school, warn out drills with new, unique, fresh tennis tips. Following is a YouTube link to The Replacement Series Video Tip # 2: Warm-Ups
The Replacement Series Video Tip# 2: Warm-Ups
Frank uncovers why warming up both primary & secondary strokes is meaningful.
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The Replacement Series Videos is a series of video drills that focus on simple yet highly effective ways to replace the old school, warn out drills with new, unique, fresh tennis tips. Following is a YouTube link to The Replacement Series Video Tip # 1: Courtesy Stroke
The Replacement Series Videos Tip #1: Courtesy Stroke
Frank describes the benefits of starting a rally with your weaker stroke.
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Pumping Up the Adrenaline
Adrenaline (also called epinephrine) is a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands in conditions of stress. It increases the rate of blood circulation, breathing and carbohydrate metabolism. Adrenaline can be called up to prepare muscles for exertion. Pumping up the adrenaline is essentially releasing it into the bloodstream and heart. As the heart rate increases so too does the athlete’s blood pressure. Increased respiratory performance means more oxygen flows into the athlete’s muscles. The more oxygen that’s flowing throughout the athlete’s body, the better the performance.
In every close competition, becoming victorious often stems from one solution. It’s not technical, it’s not physical and it’s not even strategic; it’s an athlete’s ability to manage their adrenaline. Calling up and/or taming adrenaline at crunch time is a crucial emotional component. No matter the sport.
Managing one’s adrenaline and energy output is a serious emotional skill.
Winners have a secret. A secret they aren’t going to share. They have learned to systematically raise their adrenaline to ensure that they perform at their peak performance level when they need it the most. So how does an athlete raise adrenaline? By applying verbal and/or physical “triggers” to activate the flow of adrenaline. Verbal triggers may include shouting “Come On!”, “Let’s go right now!” or “Right here!” Teams may apply a quick, motivational cheer to stimulate adrenaline in their teammates. Physical triggers may include quick footwork movements, vigorous shadow swinging or a slap in the thigh to wake up the energy within.
Strong emotional aptitude allows an athlete to monitor adrenaline throughout the competition to maximize performance- increasing and decreasing adrenaline as needed. Elite athletes are better able to coordinate technical skills, athleticism, strategies, and emotions by controlling their arousal state.
You can’t wait for adrenaline to find you … You must call it up.
Let’s Get Fired Up!
While attending a girl’s 10 and under soccer game, I witnessed these little warriors belting out organized cheers with two minutes left on the clock. “LET’S GET FIRED UP!!…LET’S GET FIRED UP!!” Even at the ripe old age of 9, these competitors understood the value of pumping up the adrenaline at precisely the right time.
