Tips & Video Lessons
Coaching from the court.
Articles and guides from Coach Tim Brielmaier — what 40+ years on the court has taught him about choosing a coach, picking a sport, playing well at every age, and what to actually look for in a tennis pro.
How to Hit a Proper Two-Handed Backhand (A One-Hander Learns It in One Lesson)
For a right-hander, a two-handed backhand is really a left-handed forehand. Coach Tim builds one from scratch — left hand first — and proves the progression on a player who has only ever hit a one-hander.
How to Warm Up in Tennis: Short Court, Spacing, and Always Having a Reply
A warm-up is not a mini match. Coach Tim plays short court with an assistant to show the spacing, the spins, and the one habit that lets you reply to whatever your partner gives you.
Swinging Volley vs Block Volley: How to Read Every Ball at the Net (Volley Part 2)
80 to 90% of your volleys should be blocked, not swung. Coach Tim shows the one ball that earns a swing — the high floater — and what happens when you swing at the wrong one.
How to Hit Groundstrokes: The Complete Beginner's Guide (Catch, Tap, Swing)
Most players stand and wait for the ball, then hit late and cramped. Coach Tim builds a student's groundstrokes from the ground up — no racquet for the first three minutes — in one real lesson.
How to Volley in Tennis: Move Your Feet, Not Your Racquet
There is no swing in a volley — you step, and your body weight hits the ball. Watch Coach Tim break down the grip, the push, and the footwork that keeps your contact point from moving.
How to Serve in Tennis: 5 Steps From Zero (Beginner Friendly)
The serve is the one shot nobody hands you. Watch Coach Tim build one from zero in five steps — then learn the sound test that tells you when your contact is right.
Weaponize Your Backhand: Topspin Step by Step
A weak backhand is a target — opponents find it every time. Watch Coach Tim build the topspin backhand step by step: grip, shoulder turn, and the low-to-high swing.
Topspin & Underspin: The Two Spins Every Player Needs
Topspin gives you height, safety, and depth; underspin keeps the ball low and sets up your approach shots. Coach Tim's video lesson on both spins — and when to use each.
Weight Control & Spacing in Tennis: Easy Power & Depth
Easy power and depth don't come from swinging harder — they come from weight control and spacing. Watch Coach Tim break down both, with a drill you can do solo.
How to Hit Topspin: Forehand & Backhand (Power, Depth & Spin)
Where topspin power and depth actually come from. Watch Coach Tim break down the forehand and backhand wiper, spacing, and weight shift.
How to Practice Tennis Against a Wall (Spacing & Balance)
Hitting against a wall is the best way to practice on your own — but only if your spacing and balance are right. Watch Coach Tim break down the drill.
Best Tennis Courts on Florida's Space Coast
Which Space Coast tennis courts are worth playing on, which are best for beginners, which have lights for night play, and what to expect at each. A local guide from Coach Tim.
What to Expect in Your First Lesson with Coach Tim
First lessons can feel awkward. Here's exactly what happens — from booking to court to follow-up — so you can show up confident and know what to look for.
Tennis vs Pickleball: Which Should You Start With?
Pickleball is easier to start. Tennis has more room to grow into. Here's how to decide which sport fits your goals, body, and schedule.
Senior Tennis: How to Play Injury-Free into Your 70s and Beyond
The players who stay on the court into their 70s and 80s aren't the strongest. They're the ones who learned to move smart, hit clean, and respect their bodies. Here's how.
What Is RSPA Certification (and Why It Matters When Choosing a Coach)?
Tennis coaching certifications all sound similar but mean different things. RSPA is one of the most rigorous in racquet sports. Here's what it takes — and why it matters to you.
Online Coaching
Found Coach Tim on YouTube?
These lessons reach players well beyond Florida's Space Coast. If you've been learning from Coach Tim's videos and want feedback on your own strokes, ask about online coaching — send a video of your swing and get his eyes on it, or talk through your game over a call.
Just reach out and tell him what you're working on — he'll take it from there.
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