FAQ:

Is TennisCraft fully free?

Yes. I am sternly against paywalls and “exclusive” courses. Tennis already has a tough barrier to get into and I don’t think we need it to be any more exclusive. Gimmicks are not the way to getting better in tennis.

Should I copy a professional tennis player’s stroke?

Many coaches and players alike do not recommend this. However, I believe the answer to be more nuanced. If you start copying, say Federer’s serve, you’ll end up only copying the shallow, visual aspects. This is not necessary a bad thing, as many visual cues and unconscious observations translate into important mechanical factors. However, there are simply too many layers of complexity that can’t be replicated until you either have the experience or full context behind it. If you stubbornly and blindly copy a pro, you will inevitably stunt your own development. That being said, I believe that the power of observation is an extremely valuable tool especially in an era where there is so much footage and resources available. In my opinion, if you build your own technique, mold it with your practical experiences on court, and cross reference it with a pro’s stroke— I believe this to be one of the most powerful pathways to improvement.

Is everything in the Match Database copyright friendly?

Yep! I only add extended highlights and full matches from the official ATP, WTA and Slam Channels. I have found that videos which aren’t “officially sanctioned” tend to be taken down at random, which makes it difficult to maintain and update on my end. This also importantly, keeps TennisCraft protected from copyright laws.

I don’t agree with what you said regarding “x” stroke or “y” concept

Part of the beauty in tennis, is the amount of permutations and variations that exist at every level. There is not just one way to get to an elite level in tennis. That being said, IMO, tennis is moved forward not by blindly following what your old coach hounded, but by pushing the envelope. I encourage everyone to think for themselves, and to take every advice with a grain of salt, even my own.

Some of the links are region locked

International licensing is a nightmare. I reside in the US so most of my links are approved for the US. That being said, a VPN is your best friend for these kind of situations.

Where do you get your images?

A combination of Unsplash, Wikimedia commons, and a ShutterStock account. The entire premise of TennisCraft is that all our content is for educational purposes only and non-commercial. If you are the owner of a photo that I have mistakenly used incorrectly, please contact me and I can correctly credit you or remove said image.