"What every parent, coach and child should know"

Stan Smith is known worldwide for his thirty-nine major titles. He’s just as well known for his sportsmanship and courteous behavior on and off the court. A few of the topics covered in this junior video are: guidelines for successful parents and coaches, Characteristics of champions and losers, desired behavior patterns for junior competitors, developing the correct playing styles, choosing between college and professional tennis, how to get a college scholarship, tournament travel tips and much more.

The Forehand      VHS Format V5010     55 minutes     $39.95

"Master a powerful winning forehand"

Vic Braden and the champions show you how to get more power and accuracy. If you’re a tennis player looking to make a breakthrough in your forehand…this is the video. You’ll learn: the best grip for the forehand, various forehand styles used by the pros, how to generate more power on the forehand, how high you must hit the ball over the net for deep shots, 3 or 4 simple concepts to beat nearly anyone plus much more.

"Master a powerful winning backhand"

Again, the champions to show you how to get more power and accuracy when they join Vic. You’ll learn the four simple facts, which will generate a super backhand. You’ll also learn: the best grip or grips for the backhand, the different backhand styles used by the pros, how to generate more power, which body links are involved and how to swing inside out to get more power plus many more tips.

"Master a powerful winning serve"

Vic brings you the ultimate video to help you execute a fast and efficient serve. Learn how to avoid mistakes that hold you back. Master the moves that let you serve aces and control the game strategy. You’ll also learn how to develop a service rhythm, what research tells us about the serve, why everyone can serve better, the purpose of each body link, what to do with your feet, how to practice and have fun plus much more.

"Master a powerful winning volley"

Vic teaches you what you need to improve your net game. How a person volleys depends greatly on how the player is neurologically wired. Fine motor skilled players often use too much forearm and gross motor skilled players become too stiff. This video helps both types while breaking down the volley into simple terms. Also covered: why you should keep your elbow up and hit across the table top, to run through your volley, don’t stop, how to hit deep volleys, the best grip to use and why plus much more.

"Think smart, play smart"

There are about a dozen key moves a player can make in singles and doubles. This video will give you the tips and also clearly demonstrate how to put them into effect. This video shows you everything you need to know about strategy in very simple terms. You’ll also learn: how and when to go to the net, the best positioning for every situation, how to anticipate your opponent’s shot, what drills to practice for different situations and many more strategy tips.

"Two of the smartest tennis players in the history of the game - Jack Kramer and Pancho Segura"

Big Jake and Pancho pass on their wisdom to today’s tennis players. Whether you’re playing at Wimbledon, the US Open or if you are just playing your friend down the block, this video will help you in all phases of your game. Jack Kramer is probably the best tennis player in professional tennis. Learn what he knows about the game as well as his “take” on where tennis is today. Pancho is considered the smartest player to ever play the game of tennis. Learn how he thinks on the court, what it took from him and where he thinks the game is headed. This is a great documentary on the game of tennis by two of its top players.

"Doubles made easy the Vic Braden way"

Vic reveals the secrets to curing the most frequent errors he has encountered during his coaching career. You’ll learn: shortcuts to faster reactions, how to eliminate fear at the net, tricks to hitting a more effective serve, service returns, how to get to lobs fast, ideal positioning for every situation, how to assess your opponent’s strengths and weaknesses, how to select a winning partner for your style and much more.

"Scientific reasons behind the game"

Dr. Howard Brody, Physicist, University of Pennsylvania and Vic give you the inside scoop on the game of tennis. With science on your side, you’ll be winning smarter…not harder. Also covered: what science tells us about a tight grip, how to find your racquets 3 sweet spots, the dangers of hitting on a horizontal plane, how to calculate ball speed, the real value of the follow-through, what’s the best string gauge, why to take the ball on the rise and much more.

"Hidden secrets to why you win or lose"

Play to win by mastering your mind. This video shows you how your thoughts influence your playing and how to overcome the psychological baggage that holds you back. You’ll also learn: how winners think, how to cure “choking”, how your mind controls body movements, tips for parents of tournament players, why some players blow big leads, how to handle cheaters and how to have fun while playing tough tennis, plus much more.

"A new and simple look at nutrition that might just change the way you live and play sports"

Dr. Steve Pratt, Ophthalmologist, Surgeon and Sports Nutritionist gives the tips and explanations for daily healthy living and enhanced athletic performance. The topics covered: what and when to eat before competing, nutrition “All Stars”, why take nutritional supplements, nutrition for endurance or short and fast action sports, all about vitamins and minerals, nutrition for building muscles, myths about nutrition and much more.

"A new way to learn winning moves"

Dr. Richard Schmidt challenges some popular theories. Find out about the latest sports research as Dr. Schmidt and Vic show you how the body actually learns motor skills. You’ll learn how to reprogram your mind, winning moves from the pros, the best way to learn, training methods that work and how to practice for success. New research shows how the software in your head sends messages to your muscles. Learn why professional coaches are turning to motor learning experts to create winners plus so much more.

"How to get power and accuracy"

Dr. Gideon Ariel, Dr. Andre Vorobiev and Vic share the secrets of tennis power and accuracy. This video will show you how your body works to create more power and accuracy while using the least amount of energy and muscle recruitment. With the use of three-dimensional analysis you’ll learn what the top professionals do and not what they think they do. You’ll learn why players get injured when they hit improperly, how to get maximum power on every stroke and how to get maximum accuracy on every shot.

"A must for every school district, principal, athletic director, coach and parent"

Dr. Leslie Drozd and Dr. Veronica Thomas, both Forensic and Clinical Psychologists will impart their wisdom on subjects that are faced on a daily basis in the teaching profession. You’ll learn about new programs to prevent substance abuse, anger and violence, sexual abuse and domestic violence. The Doctors will give you the tools to learn how to discuss these tough subjects. Due to subject matter we recommend this videos for adults or for parents and children to view together.

"Why we learn and act differently"

Braintypist Jonathan Niednagel and Vic help people understand why they walk, talk, behave and play sports the way they do. This video identifies and explains the differences in people. In fun and interactive, state-of-the-art technology, the latest psychological and neuro-scientific findings are combined and simply stated in a way we all can understand. You’ll learn how to determine your personality and discover that your personality is genetically related to your motor skills. In addition, parents will get a ton of tips for helping to enrich their children’s lives.