If you close your eyes and listen to tennis players playing, you will hear the constant squeak of what sounds like a bird-like chirping. This is from their rubber sneaker soles during continuous stop-and-go foot movement. If you lose a point and miss a ball, many times it isn’t that your opponent had a great…
Tag: Tennis Tips
Sports, February 2025
Tennis Tips from Coach Kwong
When you play against so-called “cheaters,” you may experience emotions such as frustration, anger, helplessness, and irritation, to name a few. Back in the day, I played someone who routinely gave terrible line calls, announced the wrong score, and false “out” calls. They would attempt to keep the ball in play, and when they noticed…
Sports, January 2025
Tennis Tips from Coach Kwong
It is thought the server has the advantage—not always. The fastest recorded serve at 157 mph was by John Isner. He recorded 113 aces during his 11-hour 2010 Wimbledon marathon, beating Nicolas Mahut. In the 2007 Indianapolis Tennis Championship Quarter Final, Sam Querrey displayed 10 consecutive aces against James Blake. In another match, Canadian player…
Sports, December 2024
Tennis Tips from Coach Kwong
I started playing tennis while attending college in the upstate New York area (Binghamton). I immediately caught the tennis bug and found myself addicted to playing seven days a week for up to six hours a day. Luckily, I started with good natural hand-eye coordination skills and sound footwork, but I had to learn how…
Sports, May 2024
Tennis Tips from Coach Kwong
I cannot thank the practice wall enough! In my early years it helped me develop my skills, forcing me to think, react quicker, and get into a hitting rhythm. Many players will either play sets or use a ball machine, which unfortunately could lead to bad form when they “rehearse the curse.” If you only…
February 2024, Sports
Coach Kwong’s Tennis Tips

We all have experienced this, and too often it is on full display—frustration! You may play great during practice, but when it comes to team matches, your play may suffer. If you are an inconsistent player, this will equate to frustration for sure! Players may be upset with themselves, and it shows on the court…