Tennis Explained
🎾 Tennis, Explained – A Blog by Dominic Ross-Hurst
Welcome to Tennis, Explained — your go-to resource for insights, ideas and honest guidance about tennis development and club life with DRH Sports.
Whether you’re a player looking to improve, a parent hoping to support your child’s journey, or a coach wanting smarter ways to help others, this blog is built for you. Every month I share fresh articles drawing on my experience as a player, coach, programme lead and tennis parent to break down key topics, answer real questions and explore what really matters in the game.
New here? Start with a topic that interests you — and if there’s something you’d like me to cover, I’d love to hear from you.
Why Tennis?
An insight into why tennis is arguably the best sport for people to take up and play
- Jan 2026
Gauging Progress & Development
My guide to how to gauge a young player's progress and development
- Jan 2026
Building an Effective Tennis Programme
What do you need in order to have a complete tennis programme
- Jan 2026
Commitment vs Expectation
How to create and set expectation with various commitment levels
- Jan 2026
The 3 Problems in Tennis
Simplifying the game by focusing on what really matters
- Feb 2026
Being a Good Tennis Parent
Supporting your child at every stage of their tennis journey
- Feb 2026
Success, NOT Winning
Redefining what progress looks like in performance tennis
