COACHING CORNER
Coaching Corner: tennis advice from our coaches
The Coaching Corner gathers practical advice from our coaches, in four themes: stroke technique, physical and mental preparation, equipment, and the rules of the game.
Themes
COACHING CORNER · TECHNIQUETennis technique: our coaches’ guideTennis technique explained by the Mouratoglou coaches: grips, forehand, backhand, serve, volley, footwork and tactics, with drills.
COACHING CORNER · PREPARATIONPhysical and mental preparation for tennisPhysical and mental preparation for tennis: mindset, confidence, match routines, fitness, coordination and injury prevention, by the Mouratoglou coaches.
COACHING CORNER · EQUIPMENTTennis equipment: choosing the right gearRacquet, strings, tension, balls, shoes, dampener: our guides to choosing the right tennis equipment for your level and your game.
COACHING CORNER · RULES AND SURFACESTennis rules, faults and court surfacesEverything about tennis: faults (double fault, unforced and forced errors), court surfaces and their upkeep, scoring and sets, explained simply.Where to start
Three reference guides, one per main theme.
Technique · ForehandThe tennis forehand: the guideGrip, footwork, preparation, contact, follow-through: forehand technique step by step, its spins and the mistakes to fix.Preparation · MindsetMental preparation for tennisNerves, focus, temper, closing out a match: how to train your mind before, during and after a tennis match.
Equipment · StringsGuide: choosing tennis stringsNatural gut, nylon, polyester, multifilament, hybrid: compare the strings and find the one that suits your game and your arm.Frequently asked questions
Where should I start to improve my tennis?
With the technical basics (grip, forehand, serve) and footwork: they are what most often limits progress. See tennis technique.
Should beginners work on the mental side?
Yes, in a simple form: routines, breathing, dealing with mistakes. Our mental preparation guide explains how.
Which method is the Coaching Corner advice based on?
It draws on the Mouratoglou Method, which starts from the player rather than from a single technical model: their qualities, profile and goals. Each article gives concrete pointers and drills you can adapt to your level. To structure your work, start with our guide on improving your technique.
Can I put this advice into practice with a coach?
Yes. The Mouratoglou Academy, on the French Riviera (Biot, near Nice), welcomes children, teenagers and adults on weekend or week-long tennis camps. Coaches work on the same themes as the Coaching Corner, technique, fitness, mindset and tactics, with follow-up tailored to each player.
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Put this advice into practice on the courts of the Mouratoglou Academy, on the French Riviera.
AdultsFull daysAll levelsPerformance Camp AdultA week of intensive tennis, 4 players per coach: technique, match play, physical and mental training.DISCOVER 
Ages 9–17Full daysBoarding optionPerformance Camp JuniorThe intensive camp for young players: technique, tactics, fitness and mindset, 4 players per coach.DISCOVER 
Ages 6–17MorningsAll levelsPlayer Camp JuniorFun and demanding tennis mornings to make progress during the holidays.DISCOVER