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3 Pro Tennis Techniques Players Over 50 Should Steal I Ryan Reidy
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- Aug 25, 2026
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👉 Go Deeper with Coaches and Pros Who Actually Know Senior Tennis https://www.skool.com/senior-tennis-unpacked-8081 Watching the pros can make you want to copy everything they do. But which parts of modern tennis technique translate to recreational players, especially as we get older? In this episode of Insider’s Playbook , Ryan Reidy of 2MinuteTennis breaks down three techniques we can borrow from the pros without trying to swing like an ATP player. Ryan explains why so many recreational players constantly feel rushed, how preparing earlier can immediately improve your timing, and why the position of your racket face before contact may be more important than the size or shape of your swing. We also get into the serve, where Ryan shares one of his simplest teaching tools: the “birthday hat” drill designed to help players develop a smoother, more efficient racket path without muscling the ball. Ryan also explains why we should be selective about what we copy from professional players and focus on the fundamentals that make their technique efficient rather than trying to imitate every part of their swings. If you’re a competitive tennis player over 50 looking for practical technique changes you can take to the court, this episode is packed with ideas you can test immediately. Key takeaways Prepare early, not fast: The pros often have their racket prepared by the time the ball bounces, while recreational players frequently use the bounce as the signal to start their backswing Stop using the bounce as your timing mechanism: Ryan explains how learning to judge when the ball will arrive can give you more time and help you handle deeper, faster balls Pay attention to where your strings point: The shape of your swing matters, but Ryan says recreational players should pay parti…