TopCourt: HD Video Training insights from Pros
TopCourt is the premier tennis streaming service on the market, offering an extensive library of high-quality videos. Featuring Hollywood-level production and innovative 4K camera action angles.
Key Benefits of TopCourt:
- Hollywood-quality production
- Innovative 4K camera angles from drone shots
- Demonstrations by real professional players, not actors
- Access to over 60 professional athletes and coaches
"MasterClass of Racquet Sports" – featuring top-ranked players and drills
Why not learn from the Grand Slam champions or the World #1?
They are paid and trained to win at the top levels. Experience counts.
Mirroring proper motions will train the mind.
Don't wing it. Avoid risk of injury from improper swings or overuse
Even popular top tennis coaches preach using these tools:
- Visualization - Imagery training is vital
- Learning by being in the environment - mimic the best techniques
- Mental Snapshots - freeze the action at critical points
Pickleball Lessons - now included for free
Starting in late 2022, it now includes free lessons for pickleball, too.
Featuring pros like Catherine Parenteau, Lea Jansen, Tyler Loong, and Jessie Irvine. Think of this as the new 2-for-1 racket sports library (more tennis and pickleball videos are coming).
Translating the game using Tennis vocabulary
Callie Jo Smith does an amazing job explaining pickleball with the "tennis translations".
Super helpful for understanding how to adapt your footwork and swings to the smaller court.
Pickleball Paddle Bargains
I recommend these Amazon paddles to start playing with friends or family! It takes a few times to get the hang of it and adjust to the shorter courts.
Budget $50 set from a good player named Ben.
If you decide to play regularly, I recommend upgrading to a T700 carbon fiber paddle.
As a former tennis player, you may feel most comfortable with Hybrid or elongated shapes.
Best $100-$150 Value Paddles
Use promo code 'JC' to get up to 10% off!
The Vatic Pro Prism series is the #1 pick 3 years running for new players.
Great all-around performance as an Amazon best seller
4.0+ Best widebody design - best for fast hand speed, kitchen advantage
Neonic Flare Prime X 14mm (often sold out)
Check out the PB studios review and his tip to add some tungsten tape of 1.5 grams to all 4 corners.
Tip: Don't buy a $200+ "power paddle" until you master the short game.
Learn how to dink. For faster hand speed at the net and better control of dinks from the kitchen.
The Neonic Flow is another great choice for excellent control at a value price.
Health, movement, and social interactions
For my tennis students transitioning or recovering from injury, I offer pickleball as a fun "mini-tennis" alternative. It's great for both kids and seniors, and equalizes the playing field to be more fun than I originally expected.
Golden Ticket - VIP Passes
In March and October, I took the invite and attended a behind-the-scenes look at the magic that goes into making these high-quality production videos. They offer VIP events too!
The interviews are the most original and authentic looks at the players. It gives them their true voice to express memories and moments. Shared lunch with Alexander Zverev and Brandon Nakashima between morning and afternoon takes.
You realize these young men are not paid as actors. They are genuine human beings who have a passion for the game. They often surprise you with a clever thought or joke they want to share.
Hearing how they think about tennis will transform and inspire how you play your game.
Better value for your tennis education
- Train the mind before working on the body.
- Full access to 56 tennis professionals at $180/year or ~50 cents per day.
- Hours of content with each player and coach.
- Before expensive lessons and court fees, learn the basics!
- Pickleball lessons are now included for free; get two for one.
TopCourt is still $15 per month - Typical private tennis lessons cost around $65 to 95 per hour in the US. That's very good value, considering you get a year's worth of unlimited access anytime, anywhere.
Perfect Practice by Pros
"Amateurs practice until they get it right.
Tennis is their livelihood. You witness the skills and trade secrets of their craft. Each player has invested years of their life in mastering their best shots.
Learn the signature shot that each teacher will be best remembered.
If pros could only share one tip with the World, what would that be?
Bruce Lee's method of "fighting without fighting."
Yes - Court time is important. Matches are Important. Practice is Important.
After learning the proper Technique, there is a time and place for mass repetition.
First, the form must be correct.
Then, Perfect practice makes perfect.
Otherwise, bad technique makes you sloppy.
A perfect complement to live coach-led instruction
Yes, having private lessons is essential for improving quickly.
Visual learners prefer to see (not hear) the steps.
Reading a book may not help you play a sport.
If kids learn faster today with video, this is clearly a better option than 24x7 TikTok exposure.
Highlight reels are just eye candy - you need real tennis education focused on experiences.
Taught by pros, demonstrated by those who do it for a living. Not YouTube influencers seeking views.
Experience the Presence of Masters
TopCourt allows you to learn from the best through their words, presence, and body language. Over time, you'll absorb subtle nuances and perfect techniques, bringing your skills to new heights.
"Tape doesn't lie" - beyond YouTube highlights
As part of credential media, I've covered numerous professional events as a tennis coach and photojournalist. Most hardcore fans will not get to attend even one Grand Slam event. Watching hours of practice footage intently to catch a few seconds of magic is daunting.
TopCourt offers a unique perspective, capturing the relaxed atmosphere and intimate moments that traditional broadcasts and live events often miss.
Exclusive content and innovative camera angles bring you closer than ever to the game's top players. More than 56 tennis professional players and coaches. All showcasing their favorite drills and plays.
3 Reasons why fans still attend pro sports events
When attending Major Championships like the US Open, I value these 3 experiences above all else:
1) Matches - Watching the Big 5th set Grand Slam match live on the center court.
2) Practices - Seeing the Tennis Pros prepare with their team from the courtside.
3) Emotions - Real human joy. Sharing the thrill of victory with thousands.
Spectator sports have been fundamentally changed. We missed all those special moments of exhibition genius and unscripted, off-camera candid insights outside the stadium.
TopCourt allows touring pros to share their favorite tennis drills and retell treasured moments.
Inspiring teens with success stories
Iga Swiatek and Leylah Fernandez
Both reached their first grand slam a few months after filming. A few genuine and kind words could be all it takes to inspire a young child to work hard at tennis. Hearing someone accomplish such an incredible feat can spark priceless motivation for what is possible.
You get to learn something new from so many teachers. If you are a game fan or student of the sport, it is designed with you in mind. Anyone on YouTube can call themselves a tennis coach these days. How many ATP or WTA championship titles has your coach won?
The annual subscription is a gift of education. A much better souvenir for lasting memories than anything found at the tennis gift shop.
14-Day Free Trial offer and bonus
TopCourt with CaliTennis.com has an exclusive 14-day free trial.
Designed for super-fans of the sport, this preview allows full access with all videos instantly unlocked. Prize giveaways are also included for sign-ups.
Allowing you to explore the platform without any financial commitment. You will also receive an email notification two days before the trial expires. Just cancel if you're unsatisfied.
Step-by-step instructions with personal attention
- Education: Drills, Exercises, and Instructional episodes all in 4K format.
- Entertainment: Hottest pro players on men's and women's pro tours.
- Expertise: Tennis concepts guided by tour-level professional players and coaches.
Hollywood production value sets up an All-Star lineup. Each month, we get treated to new videos from more than 56 online tennis stars on the ever-growing talent list. New features include the Android/iOS mobile apps, webTV sync, and personalized drill recommendations.
Close-Ups Camera Angles
The unique first-person experience makes TopCourt so different and special. It is unlike any TV camera angle. You feel like you're so close on the court that you might get hit by the shots.
I saw several times when the cameramen did get hit during one of their film operations for special behind-the-scenes peeks in March (Miami) and October (Indian Wells).
The players swing full speed at the rovers, and multiple body cameras that are live filming footage on the actual playing surface. The realistic perspectives are unmatched.
Overhead drone footage, courtside camera angles, and personalized commentary from the pro speaking directly to you at home. You feel as if you're the only student taking the private lesson.
TopCourt's interviews offer the feeling of a personal conversation.
Pro players are gathered together, then filmed while being mic'd up for one reason - to show you their inner game and key life experiences that shaped them into who they are today. Viewers are offered the perspective of a "fly on the wall," allowing home viewers to witness those rare moments.
Each tennis player/coach presents you with unique skills and training regimens. The campus of TopCourt is very diverse and cross-generational.
The edits are well done with many enhanced cues (such as the mini-court icon at the bottom revealing where the player and each ball bounce are placed).
You get the benefit of all their combined years of experience on tour, which distills differently with each pro's own style and humor in their teaching role. Front and center for every moment.
