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by Brent Abel

November 27, 2004

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New Lesson Product from Brent

"The Forehand Groundstroke"

  • A checklist of the pure fundamentals for your forehand groundstroke. 

  • How you can develop a "rhythm" forehand groundstroke that doesn't fight the ball.

  • How you can hit your forehand as a true topspin drive that penetrates through the bounce on your opponent's side of the net.

  • This lesson will give you a forehand drive that won't "sit up" for your opponent.

    • The Ready Position

    • The Turn to the Set Position (Prepping for the toughest incoming shot) and Setting the Grip

    • Your Footwork Patterns to the Hitting Position

    • The Spacing Away From the Ball

    • The Swing Shape

    • The Contact Point

    • The Swing Finish

    • Recovery Back to the Center

 

 

 

Brent's Complete List and Descriptions of
Instructional & Training Products

Happy Holidays 2004!

*** Current Tip ***

Holiday Gift Idea for that Tennis Player on Your Shopping List...!

Why not give the tennis player(s) on your holiday shopping list a tennis gift that that will be unique and will actually help make them a better tennis player...?

Give them a gift certificate from my instructional / training products list and let them pick and choose exactly what areas of their game they want to improve...

BONUS CD:  Each gift certificate automatically comes with a Bonus CD that includes:

  • Video and audio clips on the proper techniques for a match warm-up,
  • My recent eBook titled, "How to Develop True Confidence in Your Tennis Game", an 18 page PDF document, and
  • One hour of one-on-one telephone support
  • The Bonus CD is worth over $178 in value

HOLIDAY CARD:  In addition to the Bonus CD, I'll also send a Holiday tennis card in an envelope to the gift certificate recipient with the gift amount and any message you'd like via the US Postal Service 1st Class mail.

I'll also be sure to write "Do Not Open Until (whatever date you specify)" on the envelope if you wish.

Once your gift certificate is opened, the lucky tennis player will simply go to my Products webpage, decide which products they want to redeem, and let me know via email.

Here is a list of my current instructional / training products
www.webtennis.net/products.htm

The gift card will also include instructions on how they should redeem their gift.

I'll promptly send out their request to them within 24 hours.

The gift certificate denominations are $25, $50, $100, $200, or $300.  Let me know if you want to give a larger gift than $300 and I'll send you a custom payment link.

Upon successful processing of your credit card or PayPal payment, you'll be re-directed to the gift certificate page where you'll then complete a short form so I know who the certificate is going to, their contact info, your personal message, and any special delivery / handling instructions.

So think, who's on that gift giving list of yours who would really enjoy a gift from you that truly helps them with their tennis...?...!

Give to More Than One Person:  If you have more than one person you'd like to receive a gift certificate, then simply pay one time for the entire amount of all the certificates, and then when you get to the recipient form page, just let me how you want the total divided and to who...  (no more than 4 recipients).

Make sense...?  OK, here are the payment links.  Just click on the amount you want to give.  Let me know if you have any questions at  brent@webtennis.net.  Thanks...

$25     $50     $100    
$200     $300

And if you want to give an amount more than $300, just let me know and I'll send you a special payment link.

Remember, each gift comes with the Bonus CD, my eBook "How to Develop True Confidence in Your Tennis Game", and one hour of telephone support - $178 in value...!

$25     $50     $100    
$200     $300


- Tip of the Day:  "The First Step on Your Forehand Groundstroke."

- New Lesson Product from Brent:  The Fundamentals of the Forehand Groundstroke There are 8 essential elements to a good forehand topspin drive. 

- Recent NEW Lesson Product Releases from Brent:
See below in this newsletter

  • Personal Video Tennis Training (PVTT)
  • The Serve Tossing Motion

- Complimentary Download:  My NEW PDF eBook, "How to Develop True Confidence in Your Tennis Game"...

- Tip of the Day: "How you can really improve your forehand groundstroke by using the proper technique for your footwork's first step..."

OK, let's try delivering this tip to you in a video clip.  High speed connections won't have a problem.  Dial up users may struggle with the download...

In any case, work on the following...

  • Go into your split step with a quiet head, relaxed hands, and soft eyes
  • Finding and seeing the ball clearly prior to your opponent making contact with their shot
  • Split step timing and balance
  • Come out of your split step with a quiet head, relaxed hands, and soft eyes
  • Use the "Jab" or "Drop" step
  • Maintaining visual contact with the incoming ball
  • Think about "Spacing"

This clip requires QuickTime on your computer. 
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If the video clip does not work properly for you,
then listen to the audio clip below.

And always, always, no matter what, follow these universal tips...

  • Use good court geometry
    • There is a lowest part to the net, there is a longer length dimension to the court, and there is an area of the court to try to hit into that if you happen to be late on your timing, well, you'll still be OK with your shot.

      Yes, that's right, always initially set up to hit c r o s s - c o u r t...
  • Process, not results
    • Focusing on a desired result such as you're going to hit a "winner" or end the point puts way too much pressure on you and wreaks havoc on the fluidity of your shot execution.

      Focus on the process of good shot execution...   visual contact with the ball, good spacing away from the ball, and deciding that there's always a chance that...
  • Prep for the next shot
    • Your opponent will be returning the shot you're about to play.  No worries.  Be OK with that possibility.  Panicking to end the point creates unforced errors. 

      Stay with the process of executing your shots, and the reality is this, most of your shots will not come back.  You'll end up winning points.
  • Practice
    • Come on.  There's not a magic bullet here.  This takes dedicated practice that may feel like a grind a times, but the payoff is just tremendous. 

      Start right now by committing to at least honestly evaluate where you stand on the skills I mentioned above. 

      And as always, I'm available if you want some specific help.  Just drop me a line at brent@webtennis.net.  Thanks... 

Would you do me a favor....?

If you enjoyed this tip, would you invite two tennis players to subscribe to my newsletter...?  I'd really appreciate it.  Just send a quick email to your friends and ask them to visit www.webtennis.net.  Many thanks...

OK, and now for the REALLY good stuff...!  I've got a new product that I'm just goofy about.  This can really help any part of your game and can do so in a very short period of time...

Check it out below...

New Instructional Product from Brent: 

The Forehand Groundstroke
(Downloadable - Immediate Access)

How to make your forehand groundstroke solid, dependable, and dare I say,
a weapon to be reckoned with...!

Look, the forehand groundstroke should be a real staple for your game.  The more "modern game" you try to go with it, you know, extreme grip and swing shape, in hopes of getting excessive topspin, well, the more that goes wrong with it...

Become a student and a practitioner of the real fundamentals that will allow you to have a solid (yes, some topspin is desirable) forehand that will give you the ability to handle any ball hit to your forehand side.

If you're in the market to learn how to hit a forehand like Andy Roddick, well, I'm just simply not your guy. 

But, if you want a dependable forehand groundstroke that will last you a lifetime, well, this lesson product is for you...

In a series of 9 instantly downloadable videos that I have personally produced (high speed internet access users only, CD version for dial-up), you're going to learn the following...

  • A checklist of the pure fundamentals for your forehand groundstroke. 

  • How you can develop a "rhythm" forehand groundstroke that doesn't fight the ball.

  • How you can hit your forehand as a true topspin drive that penetrates through the bounce on your opponent's side of the net.

  • This lesson will give you a forehand drive that won't "sit up" for your opponent.

    • The Ready Position

    • The Turn to the Set Position (Prepping for the toughest incoming shot) and Setting the Grip

    • Your Footwork Patterns to the Hitting Position

    • The Spacing Away From the Ball

    • The Swing Shape

    • The Contact Point

    • The Swing Finish

    • Recovery Back to the Center

I've even got a BONUS video evaluation of the great Pancho Gonzales.  This guy hit just the sweetest forehand ever.  So much rhythm, zero fighting the ball, just pure tempo that came out of the perfect swing shape.  If you copy just one thing from this guy, that effortless tempo, you'll be one happy player out there...!

You can easily model the forehand I teach from these videos.  This product also includes a series of follow-up tips delivered straight to your email In-Box about once a week with tip and practice reminders...

Click the > button below to see the forehand I teach...

And of course, I'll guarantee that you'll love this product with my standard no risk lifetime, full money back guarantee.  Zero risk on your part.

And yes, the help desk is always available to you...!  If you ever have any questions, you may always fire me off an email.  This product also comes with a complimentary one hour of telephone consultation time, a $100 value...

The downloadable version for high speed internet users is $29.  Dial-up users should order the CD version which is $39.

Again, here's what's in this package...

  • 9 video clips produced by Brent

  • BONUS video analysis by Brent of the Gonzales forehand ($39 value)

  • Series of follow-up tips and practice reminders

  • 10% off coupon on the PracticeHit Stroke Developer

  • Lifetime no-risk guarantee

  • Unlimited email support

  • One hour of telephone support ($100 value)

  • Instant download

Here's where to pick up your copy of my Forehand Groundstroke Lesson

New Instructional Product from Brent:

Personal Video Tennis Training (PVTT)

This learning concept is simple.  The results for you are dramatically tangible. 

You send me video of whatever it is you really want to improve on with your tennis game, I analyze it, and then create a powerful personal video lesson for you. 

The learning curve for you is dramatically increased...

"These video lessons have been a great help for my son and me. Based on Brent’s in depth, practical analysis my son has been able to watch and understand visually how his strokes can be improved. He then can practice the right technique and mentally see the image of what Brent says and the pros do.

He’s improved quickly after taking this lesson and correcting his strokes.

I’ve taken Brent’s advice on my backhand and serve and both have improved measurably in a short period of time.

I’ve gone from ball machine practice to using these strokes in tournaments in the shortest time ever with the improvements.  This is a teaching format that simply works exceedingly well."

Gordon Schaeffer, Seattle

The best way to see how you can truly benefit from PVTT is to take a moment to look at my sample page...   Click here now...!

NEW Instructional Product from Brent: 

The Serve Tossing Motion (Downloadable - Immediate Access)

  • The Perfect Setup...

  • How to Consistently Place Your Toss In The Ideal Spot to Maximize Your Power, Spin, & Placement Control...

  • How to Precisely Hold the Ball...

  • How to Develop a Toss Tempo that Eliminates the "Yips" from Your Motion

"Brent,

Thanks for asking me to review this downloadable video lesson.  Outstanding work Brent.  You just have a way, a knack of describing the stroke mechanics in a refreshing, unique, and easy to understand delivery. 

I must admit, after watching the two videos, I went out on my teaching court and tried the methods you teach on the tossing motion.  I swear, the first serve I hit just plain "sounded" different.  The setup position that your tossing motion created in my serve was now allowing me to really get tangibly more "pop".

I tried out your methods on a few of my students today and got solid results.  They felt that their new setup position from the tossing motion gave them more of an effortless swing that produced more pace and spin.  Within only a dozen or so serves they were able to really place their serves better.

This is a steal at $19.95 Brent.  You're an idiot if you don't charge more, but I've always told you that!

Yes, nice going on this lesson product, you get my full endorsement."

Alan Margot, USPTA Tennis Professional

Here's what this instructional lesson package
on the Serve Tossing Motion will do for you...

  • Your toss will be where you want it to be.  No more wondering what you'll find when you look up for your toss...  The confidence you get from knowing where your toss is going to be will allow you to truly develop a fluid rhythm from the start.
  • Your tossing motion will set you up into the perfect anatomically "hitting" position for the serve.  Anyone can do this, but if your tossing arm does not finish in the correct position, you won't be able to maximize your potential for power, spin, and placement control.
  • Your service motion will feel a new tempo that will help keep you relaxed throughout the motion.  Excessive tension just kills your tossing motion which destroys your ability to be consistent, to hit with power, spin, and control.
     
    • You can get immediate access to this lesson.  This lesson comes in two formats, either 100% downloadable right now for high speed internet connections or mailed to you on a CD for dial up modem users.

      No problem, high speed connections can also order the CD version.

      Dial up modem users will not be able to download this product, but the CD can be mailed to you within 24 hours and arrive within 3-4 days.
       
    • This lesson is 2 videos.  The first video is an on court instructional lesson by me where we focus precisely on the necessary mechanics for you to have a good tossing motion.  The 2nd video is my evaluation of Pete Sampras's serve tossing motion.  This guy is THE model for any of us to copy a perfect serve tossing motion.
    • You'll also receive a series of follow up weekly emails from me with reminders on the fundamentals and additional practice tips...
       
  • BONUSES...!
    • You know me, in addition to wanting to truly help you with your tennis, I want to make sure my instructional products are overloaded with value for you...

      I'll also include my Match Warm Up video and interviews with Pat Blaskower and Alan Margot focused on ways to specifically spend your time during any competitive match warm up.  This is a $50 value.

      I'll also include my PDF book titled "How You Can Develop True Confidence for Your Tennis Game".  A $39 value.

      Plus, one hour of telephone support which is worth $100.

      So, there's $189 in BONUSES...!

Like my other lesson packages, this instructional product is $39 for the CD version. 

However, if you order the downloadable version, it's just $19...

  • Order now and you could have this video lesson at your computer within the next couple of minutes

  • This lesson comes in two versions...
    - Instant download - $19
    (Realistically, only high speed internet connections can pull down the videos)
    - Instant download and a CD - $39
    (High speed or dial-up connections)

  • Weekly follow-up emails with reminders and practice tips

  • One hour free telephone support

  • Lifetime email support

  • Bonuses worth $189

  • No risk on your part.  100% satisfaction guarantee.  If at any time you're not completely happy with your purchase then let me know and I'll promptly refund all of your purchase price.

Order now...  (NOTE:  You'll need Adobe's Acrobat Reader on your computer to be able to read the download instructions once your order is processed.  No problem, the Reader is free and is a fast & simple download.  Get your copy here first http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html )

Instant download - $19 (Realistically, only high speed internet connections can pull down the videos)

OR...

Instant download and a CD - $39 (High speed or dial-up connections)

Remember - 100% satisfaction guarantee & lifetime unlimited free email support

Questions...?  brent@webtennis.net

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I was a little skeptical at first that you could help me without actually being on the court with me.  I was sort of wondering whether I'd really be able to learn from your website.

But, it's really amazing how well I understand your instruction.  The video and audio lessons are just wonderfully easy to put into play right away.

The Premium Membership is such a tremendous value.  I wish I'd found you a long time ago Brent!  My tennis is so fun now!  Thanks.

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- Complimentary Download:  My NEW PDF eBook, "How to Develop True Confidence in Your Tennis Game"...

Here's the link to your complimentary copy of my NEW eBook "How to Develop True Confidence in Your Tennis Game"...

http://www.webtennis.net/downloads/tennis-confidence.pdf

This is an Adobe Acrobat file which requires that you have the free Acrobat Reader on your computer.

Here's where to pick up your copy of Reader...
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html 

I am VERY interested in your opinion of this eBook.  Any feedback, you love it, you hate it, anything would be greatly appreciated...   Thanks.     brent@webtennis.net...

- Related Product: 

Jim McLennan's "The Secrets of World Class Footwork" Videotape and Training Manual

Learn the secrets of how to develop the "drop step", a footwork pattern that all top players instinctively use on many shots.

Not only that, Jim's well organized videotape and companion manual will teach you...

- how you can move quicker and on better balance which will also improve your visual contact with the ball

- how you can arrive at your hitting position earlier (consistently better spacing to the incoming ball, thus better shot making)

- how you can recover back to the "middle" of the court sooner (challenge your opponent with you being in better court positions shot after shot)

- how and when you will use the "jab step" or the "drop step"...

- what is and how you can perfect the "split step"...

- what is the concept of "Gravity Motion" and how does it apply to your improvement as a player...!

$33.95 includes shipping to
Continental U.S.

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- Contact and Feedback

OK, here's how to find me.

Email: brent@webtennis.net
Phone: 1-925-376-4575

And please let me know what you thought of this newsletter, obviously the content, but also the format, and if there's anything you'd like me to address in a future newsletter issue. 

Until then, as always, keep moving forward and see you at the net...!