Coach Ed Krass' One-On-One Doubles and B.E.S.T Videos

	Ed Krass' B.E.S.T. Shots video -- Develop winning strokes the efficient way! Learn to produce biomechanically efficient shots from every part of the court. B.E.S.T. Shots shows you how to develop a strong shotmaking foundation of winning forehands, backhands, approach shots, volleys, overheads and returns. Krass' methods include specific grips, footwork and stroking mechanics, which stress biomechanically efficient shotmaking techniques for maximum results -- all through less effort. (30-minute VHS video - $20.00 + $4.05 Shipping US Priority Mail)
Innovative... "Ed Krass is one of the most innovative tennis teachers in the country. His B.E.S.T. Shots video reveals the highest level of technical expertise in tennis today!" Chuck Kriese, Head Men's Tennis Coach, Clemson University and author of Total Tennis Training, Winning Tennis, and Youth Tennis.
Bring up the Level of Your Game... "This video is an excellent visual learning device for all levels of tennis. Ed Krass' simplified teaching system is easy to follow and views the sound, solid techniques of tennis. If you're serious about bringing up the level of your game, get Ed Krass' B.E.S.T. Shots video." Peter Lehmann, Teaching Pro & former Men's Tennis Coach, Florida International University
A Progressive Learning Tool... "In his B.E.S.T. Shots video, Ed Krass has developed a thorough, progressive, and easily understood learning tool that will benefit players at all levels." Jay Lapidus, Head Men's Tennis Coach, Duke University & former world-class touring professional
	Develop Sound, Fundamental Shots... "Ed Krass' B.E.S.T. Shots provides a sound, fundamental base for beginning tennis players." Allen Fox, former Men's Tennis Coach, Pepperdine University and author of Think to Win

REVIEWS!

Tennis Books & Video -- Ed Krass' B.E.S.T. Serve By Jack Thompson (March/April 2002)
*In 1991, most coaches considered it ludicrous* to attempt to teach students anything other than the classic serving technique (i.e. both arms down together and both arms up together as one tosses the ball.) In retrospect this seems somewhat odd -- after all, the ground game has undergone significant change with an increased emphasis on topspin, open stances and midcourt put-away shots. One teacher, however, was and continues to advocate a new serving method. In the last 80s, Coach Ed Krass, founder and director of the College Tennis Academy (now in its 14th year) and former head coach of the Harvard women's tennis team (1986-1990), began experimenting with a system which has proven quite successful with players at all levels of the game. The concept of the B.E.S.T. serve (which stands for biomechanically efficient service technique) centered around the idea of developing a service method which was compact, physiologically less stressful on the shoulder and more in keeping mechanically with the "throwing motion." As Coach Krass points out early in the video -- "when a quarterback or baseball pitcher throws a ball, they immediately raise the ball to a cocked position above their throwing shoulder... they don't drop the throwing hand/ball below their waist and then raise it up as is the case with the tennis player who employs the classic service motion." Fundamentally this analogy does make sense -- the service is nothing more than throwing the racquet without letting go. A number of successful coaches give testimony to the effectiveness of the B.E.S.T. Serve and Dr. Irving Glick (head physician at the U.S. Open) states... "this new service technique appreciably reduces tennis related shoulder injuries." The thing I really liked about this video was the step by step fashion that coach Krass used to teach the method. The narrative sequence and filming angles were exceptional and in my opinion, virtually any player or coach could learn this technique by watching the video. The before and after results attained with Coach Hayes' own serve were quite impressive. I would highly recommend this video to anyone. I'm not saying that this service method is for everyone (just as the two-handed backhand isn't for everyone), but I have had some amazing results using this technique with some of my own students. The fact that it was produced in 1991 doesn't lessen it's usefulness. With Andy Roddick and other high profile professional and collegiate players using this serve, it points to one thing -- Coach Krass was well ahead of his time. If you're having service woes, this could well be the cure. Incidentally, if your child or someone you know is seeking a tennis scholarship, the college tennis academy that Krass runs is the best thing going. Overall rating: A+ Jack Thompson, a PTR Master Professional, is the Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach at Catawba College. He also serves as Director of the Lerner Wellness Center at Catawba.

"The B.E.S.T. Serve" -- A video created by Ed Krass Reviewed by Claire Walton, Atlantic Racquet Press (Fall 2003)
"The B.E.S.T. Serve" video vividly demonstrates Coach Ed Krass' commitment to helping players at all levels play to the best of their ability. It also demonstrates Krass' commitment to promoting player health, comfort and wellness -- thereby helping more people enjoy "the sport for a lifetime" for as long as possible, at as high a level as possible. The film focuses on teaching Krass' trademark "Biomechanically Efficient Service Technique." This updated approach to teaching the serve emphasizes developing speed and consistency while taking pressure off of the shoulder, making it less prone to injury as compared to the traditional service motion. This is especially helpful for those players who have had rotator cuff problems. Unlike some instructional videos, "The B.E.S.T. Serve" is easy to follow and understand. Krass and the players featured clearly break down (visually and orally) the elements of the stroke and then put them together in an equally lucid fashion. After laying this foundation, the team demonstrates how to achieve a variety of spins using the B.E.S.T. approach. According to Krass, benefits associated with this easy-to-learn technique include explosive power, simplicity, fluidity, consistency, accuracy and deception, as well as the desired decrease in shoulder stress. Want to see it in action? Check out Andy Roddick. "The B.E.S.T. Serve" is a product of Krass' substantial experience playing and coaching at the elite level. A former title-winning coach at both Clemson and Harvard, Krass today continues to develop complete players through his College Tennis Exposure Camps and programs, founded in 1989. A bastion for years at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA, where he hosts a summer tennis camp for competitive high school players ages 15-18, Krass brings dozens of notable college tennis coaches to provide strategy, stroke improvement, training tips and insight into obtaining scholarships for the camp attendees. Krass also offers camps in Michigan and Florida every year. He claims to offer the only training camp taught exclusively by college coaches.