Modern Tennis Method
The MTM (Modern Tennis Methodology)/ MTI (Modern Tennis International) systems originated from the work of Oscar Wegner.
Oscar Wegner played tennis at the highest level with some of the all time greats of tennis like Rod Laver, Lou Hoad and Pancho Gonzales. When he quit the tour to start teaching the game, he found that tennis was taught differently from the way it was played at the top.
Oscar couldn't believe it, as tennis was essentially an easy game to play and learn but it had been complicated by the 'top' coaches or tennis associations. He developed Modern Tennis Methodology to show how simple the game can be and his success proved he was correct.
His methodology is used in Spain, Argentina, Russia, Brazil, Serbia and all the top tennis nations where they seem to have an endless supply of top players.
World No.1's like Gustavo Kuerten & the Williams sisters used these systems to develop their games.
Tennis is a natural, easy game to learn or play if taught using the MTM/MTI methods. If you would like to experience this revolutionary approach to playing tennis in Cowbridge Tennis Club, contact Allan Duggan on 07963 275721 / allan.duggan1@btinternet.com
To find out how the Modern Tennis Method is different from more traditional teaching methods click here and study the table below:
| Traditional Approach | MTM/MTI Approach |
| prepare early | wait for the ball |
| take your racquet back early | track the ball with the racquet in front |
| shape & style are the most important aspects of tennis | timing & tracking are the most important |
| turn sideways to the ball | stay square on to the ball longer |
| stay down on the ball | lift up as you hit |
| hit off the front foot and early | wait for the ball and hit off the back foot as much as the front |
| concentrate on footwork | keep footwork pattern natural |
| spin is for advanced players only | complete beginners can hit 20 - 50 shot rallies in minutes of learning this system |
Watch the videos below featuring Oscar Wegner & his methods:
Effective Volleys
The Serve
The Forehand 1
The Forehand 2
The single handed backhand
Double handed backhand
Movement 1