Tennis Videos and DVDs

Improve Your Tennis with instructional videos and DVDs. Top international pros demonstrate the patterns in Davis and Federation Cup play. Nick Bollettieri has coached many of the world’s top players, including Andre Agassi, Monica Seles, Boris Becker, Mary Pierce, Tommy Haas, and Anna Kournikova.

Jimmy Connors Presents Tennis Fundamentals: Conversations with Champions Video

Jimmy Connors Presents Tennis Fundamentals Conversations with Champions DVD Only - $29.99
Jimmy Connors’ Tennis Fundamentals – Conversations with Champions gives a unique look into the thoughts and philosophies through interviews of some of Tennis’ greatest legends, today’s best players, and the game’s rising stars. Jimmy Connors interviews Tennis’ best from yesterday and today. Get into the hearts and minds of the game’s greatest.

Includes in-depth interviews, unique and entertaining stories – with insight that only Jimmy can provide. Jimmy talks with: Legends - Chris Evert, Tracy Austin, Pancho Segura, and John Lloyd. Today’s Best – Rafael Nadal, Justine Henin-Hardenne, James Blake, Marat Safin, and the Bryan Brothers. International Stars – Paradorn Srichaphan, Marcos Baghdatis, and Sania Mirza. Teen Phenom - Caroline Wozniacki.

90 mins. (2006)
DVD - All Region

Beginning Tennis Video

Beginning Tennis DVD Only - $30.00
Coach Dick Gould provides a comprehensive introduction to the "sport for a lifetime". It doesn't matter if you have little or no experience, this DVD can show you how to play the game. More experienced players will discover how to take their skills to the next level.

Among the topics covered in this program are: racquet control drills, forehand and backhand, practice drills, serving, net play, how to play doubles and how to keep score. This DVD is highly recommended for beginning and intermediate level players.

About the Coach: Few coaches in the history of any sport have been able to reach the level of success that Dick Gould has achieved at Stanford. After coaching for 38 years and winning 17 national titles, Coach Gould retired at the end of the 2003-04 season and assumed the position of Director of Tennis. Coach Gould was named the "Intercollegiate Tennis Association Coach of the Decade" in the 1980's and again in the 1990's.

83 mins. (2006)
DVD - All Region

Advanced Tennis Video

Advanced Tennis DVD Only - $30.00
This DVD features coach Dick Gould with players Eric McKean and Jon Wong. The program breaks down all the essential skills necessary to play the game at the elite level.

Among the topics covered are: warming up; forehand; backhand; serving; the serve return; net play; preparing to play; ball feeding drills; practicing the serve; serve, return and volley; practice situations and playing strategies. This DVD is highly recommended for advanced players.

79 mins. (2006)
DVD - All Region

Teaching Kids How to Play Tennis Video

Teaching Kids How to Play Tennis DVD Only - $30.00
Coach Dick Gould makes learning the basic skills and strategies of tennis easy and fun! He provides the students with step-by-step instruction, designed to develop their confidence and skill level. Among the topics covered on this DVD are racquet control drills, forehand, backhand, movement drills, rally drills, practice games, net play, serving and how to keep score.

This comprehensive DVD is an invaluable guide for young players, parents and coaches. Few coaches in the history of any sport have been able to reach the level of success that Dick Gould has achieved at Stanford. After coaching for 38 years and winning 17 national titles, Coach Gould retired at the end of the 2003-04 season and assumed the position of Director of Tennis. Coach Gould was named the "Intercollegiate Tennis Association Coach of the Decade" in the 1980s and again in the 90s.

81 mins. (2006)
DVD - All Region

Becoming a Champion Tennis Player: The Serve Video

Becoming a Champion Tennis Player The Serve DVD Only - $39.95
With Bill Mountford, USTA National Tennis Center Director of Tennis (NTC), US Open Director of Player Operations, USPTA Eastern Division President, Founder of the HEAD Junior Tennis Academy (NJ), USTA.com contributor ("Tips of the Week" & "Ask Bill" columns).

In this excellent "how to" tennis DVD, Bill Mountford demonstrates over a dozen drills that will help improve your confidence in the "most important shot in tennis," the serve! He begins by explaining the basic guidelines of serving, including proper foot positioning, grip strength, racket head acceleration, and ball toss. With the help of his students, Mountford then demonstrates an arsenal of serving drills which focus on improving individual dynamics of the serve, developing all around coordination, and improving performance in pressure situations and under fatigue. In nearly every situation, Mountford explains the drill to you as a player, and provides teaching tips for coaches - this DVD offers valuable advice and training ideas to tennis players and tennis coaches at all levels!

47 mins. (2005)
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21st Century Tennis Drills Video

21st Century Tennis Drills DVD Only - $39.95
With Bill Mountford, USTA National Tennis Center Director of Tennis (NTC), US Open Director of Player Operations, USPTA Eastern Division President, Founder of the HEAD Junior Tennis Academy (NJ), USTA.com contributor ("Tips of the Week" & "Ask Bill" columns).

Bill Mountford demonstrates an innovative way to teach the game that focuses less on structured technique and more on athletic movement -- what he calls "guided discovery" -- through playing the game. Mountford demonstrates this coaching style through a series of "play-based" drills that can be used to improve overall performance and improve specific skill areas. Mountford demonstrates twelve drills that can be modified to develop specific areas of the game. Each drill is designed to aid different areas of the game such as foot movement, closing in on the net, teamwork, quick volleys, shot selection, ball judgment, ball tracking, and fast movement dynamics. Each drill is competitive and fast-paced enough to condition players during each practice. Mountford's practice drills provide a useful resource that will allow players at all levels to learn to hit every shot!

46 mins. (2005)
DVD - All Region

Coaching High School Tennis Video

Coaching High School Tennis DVD Only - $39.95
With Bill Mountford, USTA National Tennis Center Director of Tennis (NTC), US Open Director of Player Operations, USPTA Eastern Division President, Founder of the HEAD Junior Tennis Academy (NJ), USTA.com contributor ("Tips of the Week" & "Ask Bill" columns).

Internationally known for his success in teaching tennis, Bill Mountford has created an exciting instructional video specifically for high school coaching! With a combination of lecture-style teaching and on-court demonstration, Mountford reveals his secrets for becoming a successful coach. He begins by stating six simple guidelines for coaching: keep it simple, compliment profusely, avoid over-coaching, keep instruction concise, become a resource for tennis in the community, and promote the game. Mountford also gives his advice on topics such as ranking systems for players, conditioning, and building team unity. He uses on-court demonstration to illustrate four different innovative practice drills. Each drill is uniquely designed to emulate game situations as well as continually condition players. He discusses and demonstrates how to have a successful practice with minimal court space using drills such as "rotating approach" and "circle game". With drills such as "half-court king/queen" and "triples", Mountford demonstrates how to utilize a large number of courts with minimal players. Mountford shows how to design each practice to help you easily evaluate each player's true ability. He also provides tactics and strategy advice for both singles and doubles players. This DVD will benefit not only you, but also the students you instruct!

30 mins. (2005)
DVD - All Region

The 32 Most Common Tennis Errors (& Corrections!) Video

The 32 Most Common Tennis Errors 0& Corrections! DVD Only - $39.95
With Renata Marcinkowska, former 2x All-American (OSU). In this video, Marcinkowska shares the 32 most common hitting and movement errors in tennis, and 32 court-tested solutions for these errors. Tennis players at every level can relate to these principles. Using player demonstration, Marcinkowska clearly identifies each "common tennis error," and then follows up with a practical remedy for each one. She covers eight areas of the game: One and two-handed backhand, forehand, movement errors, backhand volley, forehand volley, approach shots, overheads and the serve. Each area contains multiple errors and Marcinkowska's practical solutions. A great tool for all players who want to play better tennis!

44 mins. (2004)
DVD - All Region

Doubles Tennis Tactics Video

Doubles Tennis Tactics DVD Only - $24.95
Improve your doubles play with the same patterns used by pros. Developed in conjunction with the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and one of the world’s top doubles coaches, this DVD is the perfect learning vehicle for any dedicated doubles player with a strong desire to improve.

On-camera expert Louis Cayer has presented his workshop on tennis doubles at ITF conferences on five continents in front of tennis federation leaders from more than 100 countries. In this program he presents complete coverage of the most effective patterns and strategies for every critical aspect of the game including: Team strategy; serving; receiving; poaching; movement; and positioning.

Top international pros demonstrate the patterns in Davis and Federation Cup play. Cayer describes the responsibilities of each player by position, followed by sample drills to help viewers practice and reinforce the correct patterns. Cayer teaches how to implement advanced doubles skills, including movement and shot selection patterns. The drills progress in difficulty right up to specific game situations. If you’re serious about improving your doubles play, use the Doubles Tennis Tactics DVD to learn the patterns used by the pros. Once you learn these patterns, you’ll have everything you need to perfect your game and enjoy it more.

35 mins. (2005)
DVD - Region 1 (US, Canada)

Dynamic Tennis Warm-Ups Video

Dynamic Tennis Warm-Ups DVD Only - $29.95
Perfect your preparation for your next match! Get your muscles ready quickly -- and correctly -- for tennis training and competition using a dynamic warm-up.

Drawing from the latest research, training expert Mark Verstegen demonstrates how to prepare the body for forward and backward movements, side-to-side movements, and variable all-court movements in three dynamic warm-up routines you can use right out of the box.

By regularly incorporating a dynamic warm-up into your tennis training, you will improve your movement efficiency and overall play. The three routines in this DVD serve as a great starting point for developing a challenging conditioning program. Raise your on-court performance with the Dynamic Tennis Warm-Ups DVD, tested by the best players in the game at USTA training centers and Athletes’ Performance training facilities.

45 mins. (2004)
DVD - Region 1 (US, Canada)

Nick Bollettieri

Now you can learn from the most famous and successful coach in tennis! Nick Bollettieri has developed and coached many of the world’s top players, including Andre Agassi, Monica Seles, Boris Becker, Mary Pierce, Tommy Haas, and Anna Kournikova. His teaching techniques and effective coaching methods have formed the foundation for these videos, letting you share in his world-renowned knowledge.

Bollettieri has built one of the best training facilities in the world, the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy, which he founded in 1977. Now known as the Bollettieri Sports Academy, the facility covers 158 acres and has become the most successful and diversified multi-sport training complex in the world. The success of his academy can be seen in the success of his students. His training system is recognized worldwide as one of the best.

In 1999, The United States Tennis Association (USTA) named Nick Bollettieri the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) National Coach of the Year. He is a regular contributor to Tennis magazine.