USPTA Certified Tennis Instructor Jeff Michaud of Atlanta

Jeff Michaud is an Atlanta tennis coach and fitness trainer who can help you lose weight, improve your tennis game, train for your next triathlon and meet your personal fitness goals.

USPTA certified tennis coach Jeff has played tennis for more than 20 years, competing in ALTA, K-Swiss and USTA leagues.

Jeff is available for tennis lessons and tennis coaching. Jeff's style of tennis instruction is an active approach that stresses the fundamentals in a fun, aerobic manner.

Nationally certified Fitness Trainer Jeff Michaud has always played all kinds of sports, including tennis, baseball and basketball in high school and college. Jeff enjoys sharing those interests with others and says, "I was never a total natural, always having to work at the games I played, which I believe helps me relate to my clients better than some other trainers and tennis pros might. I feel with the combination of my experience plus my USPTA and AMFPT credentials, I offer a unique service to my clients.

Tennis Tip of Week

Tennis Lessons: Improving Your Backhand Volley with Atlanta Tennis Coach Jeff Michaud

For Good Tennis Backhand Volleys Give the "Safe" Sign

A common flaw in many club players' backhand volleys is their tendency to chop down on the ball, allowing the racquet head to drop below wrist level. Usually, the result is a volley hit off-balance with so little pace and control that it catches the net.

To hit a more effective backhand volley, keep your wrist firm and, instead of chopping down on the ball, flatten out your volleying motion. Think of yourself as a baseball umpire giving a "safe" signal when you hit the ball.

As you punch forward on your volley, your free arm should extend away from your body simultaneously in the opposite direction to help you maintain your balance and keep your volleying motion crisp and compact. By hitting "safe" and sure backhands volleys, you'll find yourself scoring more often at the net. This tip goes equally well for any backhand shot in tennis.

This tip comes from the USPTA website tip of the day. Come out and see Atlanta Tennis Coach Jeff Michaud to learn more useful tennis tips.