Meike Babel Tennis

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Tennis

World-class content and insight from the only former Top #30 player on the internet. My career high was #27 WTA in Singles; #45 WTA Doubles. I was coached by some of the best coaches in the game who also worked with Grand Slam Champions and I continue to learn from them today. I competed in 19 Grand Slam main draws and participated in the Billie-Jean-King-Cup for Germany. I'm also a Certified Mental Skills Coach. If you want world class instructions for all aspects of the game, please subscribe. Join my Patreon Channel for MORE and EXCLUSIVE content: www.patreon.com/Meikebabel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meikebabel/?hl=enl Website: https://www.meikebabel.com/ (Sign up for my newsletter!) Email me at meike@meikebabel.com

Location: US

Joined: February 2011

Videos

Today • 0:48

🚫 DON'T show negative emotions #tennis

Are you aware that you're not only hurting yourself when you're negative? You're also influencing your practice partners and you're making it difficult to coach you. Trust me, I know this from experience (both as player and coach!). #stiga #sportspsychology #mentalskills #tennismental #mentaltoughness #mindfulness #mentalskillstraining #mentalstrength #mentalskillscoach #sportpsych #mentaltoughnesstraining #meikebabel

Yesterday • 0:34

DON'T force wrist movements on #tennisforehand

The ball is on your strings for way too short a time for you to be able to snap, slap or do anything else with your wrist. Keep your arm and wrist relaxed and DON'T force impossible wrist movements. #stiga #TennisForehand #meikebabel #ForehandTechnique #ForehandPower #nothereisnosuchthingaspshpsh

February 27, 2026 • 0:24

Target for the poach #tennisdoubles

What's the best target for your poach? Volley into the direction that your body is moving! Want more doubles tips? Check out my latest YouTube Video, the 🔗 is above in my BIO!#stiga #tennisdoubles #meikebabel #doublespartner #tennispartner #tennislove #tennismatch #tennislife #tennisplayer #tennistraining #tennispractice #tennispro #tenniscompetition #tennismatchup #tennischampion #tennisplay #tennisfan #tennisworld #tennismatchday #tennisaddict #tenniscoach #tennisfitness

February 26, 2026 • 0:49

Switch AND move back after getting lobbed #tennisdoubles

When you get lobbed 🚫 Don't just switch. In case the opposite team comes in you're a big target for their high volleys. ✅ Switch AND back up. You now have more time to react at the baseline. Share this with your doubles partner for your next match. #stiga #tennis #meikebabel #tennislove #tennisplayer #tennislifestyle #tennislife #tennisball #tennisracket

February 26, 2026 • 0:19

When to poach in #tennisdoubles

When to poach? Look for a deep ball that pushes your opposite baseline off balance. Want more doubles tips? Check out my latest YouTube Video, the 🔗 is above in my BIO! #stiga #tennistips #tennistrainer #tenniscourts #tennisgame #tennispassion #meikebabel

February 26, 2026 • 11:37

Immediately IMPROVE Your Tennis Doubles With These 3 MOVES At ALL Levels

Doubles tennis made simple — stop losing points to confusion and start winning with smarter movement. In this video, we break down the most common doubles mistakes players make at every level — and exactly how to fix them. Using live demonstrations with two skilled players, we cover three high-impact situations: ✅ The Poach — when to go, how far to move, and why your partner MUST react when you cross the midline. Plus: the best targets when your opponent is out of position. ✅ Getting Lobbed at the Net — what the net player should do when their partner is chasing a lob, how far back to retreat, and why the split step is the key to turning defense into offense. ✅ Two Back to Two Up — how to escape the two-back formation, why one player calls the shots, and why rushing the net together is more intimidating than you think. Bonus: we explain why one up, one back is actually the most vulnerable formation in doubles — and what you should do instead. 🎾 Share this with your doubles partner so you're both moving as a team — not two solo players on the same side of the court. 🎾 Partner Links & Discounts My Patreon Membership for MORE and EXCLUSIVE Content https://www.patreon.com/Meikebabel ADV Tennis – 10% off https://www.advtennis.pro/discount/1ADVMEIKE0 Titan Ball Machines – 10% off https://titanballmachines.com/Meike SwingVision – FREE Swing Stick with Pro Subscription https://swing.tennis/r/meiketennis STIGA Rackets & Gear – 15% off with code: MEIKE15 https://adtr.co/96dv1b TopspinPro – Tennis Training Aid https://topspinpro.com/product/topspinpro-tennis-training-aid/ref/meike/ TennisFitness.com – 10% off with code: Meike https://www.memberstennisfitness.com/ Full disclosure: I receive a small commission on each sale of the above products. Which will help me keep making the content you expect from me :-)

February 25, 2026 • 0:12

use shorter ball to attack it with backhand slice #tennis

Instead of letting the ball drop and having to lift it, use a shorter ball to attack it with your backhand slice and come in behind it. Do you use this shot often enough? #stiga #tennistips #tennisfans #tennistrainer #tenniscourts #meikebabel

February 24, 2026 • 0:08

When you work on your #tennisserve...

When you work on your serve... Do you stay calm in practices? #tennisfun #tennisserve #meikebabel #tennispro

February 20, 2026 • 0:17

The racket face should be almost closed on the #tennisbackhand slice at contact #tennistechnique

If you want to keep your backhand slice from floating, this is what your racket face actually should look like. Want more tips on how to use the backhand slice aggressively, check out my latest YouTube Video, the 🔗 is above in my BIO! #stiga #tennistips #tennisfans #tennistrainer #tenniscourts #tennisgame #tennispassion #tennislegend #meikebabel

February 19, 2026 • 0:39

The Backhand slice #tennis

Deliberately hit that 🔪 slice a little shorter to mess with your opponent's rhythm and timing. Want more tips on how to use the backhand slice aggressively, check out my latest YouTube Video, the 🔗 is above in my BIO! #stiga #onehandedbackhand #meikebabel #tennisbackhand #tennisplayer #tennisplayers #tennislife

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