Because the QM-1 Camera Mount is so easy to carry on airplanes and anywhere else, it has made it pretty much aroune the world. Not that we don't well them around the world also. I thought it would be interesting to start collecting some more interesting videos and...
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How to Train Talented Junior Tennis Players
Every parent of a talented kid should read this: 70% of talented kids drop out of their sport before age 13. The reality is, 70% of all kids quit organized sports by the age of 13, and the number one reason they cite is that it is not fun anymore. Personally, having...
The Original Selfie Stick?
On the Today Show this morning, they were making a big deal about the "selfie stick" - even suggesting to use it with a GoPro. Well, hey, anyone with a QM-1 already has a selfie stick!! We've been using it for years, as witness this picture of my wife and I on top...
How to Hit a Volley by Martina Navratilova
Martina Navratilova Exclusive: How to hit a volley Tips from Martina Navratilova, a winner of nine Wimbledon singles titles, on ‘How to play a volley’. Navratilova is part of the BT Sport team covering women’s tennis. The biggest misconception that people have...
U.S. Air Force Women's Tennis Drills
At the USPTA Intermountain Conference last week I had the pleasure of watching the AF Women's Tennis Team go through their practice drills. Lots of energy! Here's a video of the drills. If you are a coach looking for ideas, here are some unique drills that are...
Group Tennis Drills for High School Coaches (and others)
If you are a high school tennis coach, or for that matter, any coach responsible for four or more tennis players at a time, here's a video with some great ideas for drills. Mea Culpa: This video was not planned, and especially the audio was not planned as the...
Pre-Match Preparation: 4 Things to Consider When Facing a Superior Opponent
February 4, 2014 (This is an article reprinted from the website PerformanceXtra - LOTS of great material for junior tennis players, coaches, parents and anyone else involved in competitive sports), There are times in competition in which we face opponents who...
Sports Psychology: Anger in Junior Tennis Players
“Come on! Hit the ball, stupid!!” Kristen yelled at herself after hitting a cross-court forehand into the net. She hit several more forehands, alternating down the line and cross-court. Another cross-court forehand into the net brought an even angrier reaction. Have...
GoPro for Tennis
Cruising YouTube (nothing better to do I guess) I ran across this video and lo and behold it was a customer of MyTennisTools using the GoPro Hero3, the QM-1 Camera Mount and the ProView Extender. Great video, it really shows off the GoPro and the height of the camera,...
Radwanska With a Great Win Over Azarenka
Move over Patrick Rafter, Radwanska just may have taken your place as my favorite all time tennis player of all time. Even though she lost in the next round to a determined Li Na, what she did, and how she played, in the Australian Open Quarterfinals against...