Know Your Own Game DVD

This is one of a three video set that aims to inform and improve the abilities of the intermediate to advanced tennis player. I think it is the one to view first, as it describes and demonstrates three major types of tennis styles, the baseline hitter, the net-rusher, and the mixed both style. The narrator stands to the side of a court and explains a playing style, as two advanced players volley. They demonstrate the positions and strategies, as he describes them. He also offers tips and training drills to build skills that aid each style. The viewer benefits from his information and rationale, by hearing and seeing each drill and strategy in action. I found that after watching the entire video twice, and re-watching certain parts again, I could go to the court and practice the drills he recommends. Based on my satisfaction with this video, Im buying the other two, for more skills and drill information. Along with the information, the court scene is beautiful, and the pla

This is a good video for the beginner that may still be trying to define their game. There are some good drills that most casuals players at all levels could benefit from and utilize despite the elementary subject matter.

This DVD is both practical and insightful. When I watched it for the first time, it finally dawned on me that within the game of tennis all players gravitate towards one of several common player-types. As a tennis coach it is very helpful to know how to identify the type of game that each student displays as well as what strategy will best suit them.