The Process of Improvement by Kelly Parker Golf and tennis have much in common in the way of the mental game. Both being individual sports, the competitor is reliant on himself. Once you have a solid swing, the mental game is a pivotal component that can help you be better at your sport. At this…
Tennis Tip: Return of Serve Footwork by Director Instructor, Kelly Parker Hitting a good return starts with good footwork. Most people who play today do not utilize the proper footwork to best help them hit a good return. There are 3 items to think about with return of serve footwork. The first is as your…
Precision Challenge: Kelly’s First Golf Lesson 3/13/13 – Kelly’s Take Today was the day for the my first lesson with Robert. Of course, I had to look the part. So, I put on my khaki pants, my adidas golf shoes (yes, I have some from the PGA Show last year), and wore my pink golf…
Precision Challenge: Kelly’s First Golf Lesson 3/13/13 – Kelly’s Take Today was the day for the my first lesson with Robert. Of course, I had to look the part. So, I put on my khaki pants, my adidas golf shoes (yes, I have some from the PGA Show last year), and wore my pink golf…
Starting at the beginning of the year, the Precision staff have been discussing the processes of learning, how different ages and different skills learn golf differently and much more on the subject! But let’s face it, I’m a tennis player. Listening to how all these things relate to golf is great, but I want to know…
Greensboro, NC – Precision hosted its annual Futures Tournament at Bur-Mil Park this weekend. The tournament invited kids from around the state to compete against each other in this weekend event. The tournament featured draws from 8s to 18s with both girls and boys divisions. Precision students, Joseph Flesch, stood out as the 8 &…
Footwork on the Return of Serve by Head Professional, Kelly Parker A good return of serve can give any player an advantage. It is one of the most important shots to learn and master in the game. There are several things to keep in mind when returning serve. Go forward. The importance of going forward…
Since my departure from college tennis and the National Championship team at Duke University, I have immersed myself into QuickStart tennis, dedicating most of the my time to 8 & under junior development. For me, it has been a process of scaling back, not only the intensity, but learning how to teach tennis through the…