Control your Body for a Better Toss
Many times problems with the toss are related to a lack of balance or to an incorrect shift of the body weight, rather t...
Keep your Eyes at Contact
The importance of tracking the ball to contact is well known to every tennis player however, it is mostly forgotten on t...
The Ideal Timing on the Serve
Timing the different segments on the serve is extremely important. Even the best technique will suffer when the timing i...
Recover with a Sense of Urgency
Recovering towards the middle of the court effectively after each shot can make a huge difference on your ability to cov...
Use a Cross-Over Step to Recover when far from the Middle
When a shots gets you close to the sidelines, side steps will not be quick enough to get you back to the ideal court-pos...
Use The open Stance on Wide Balls
In terms of footwork, an open stance is more efficient when moving to wide balls because it allows the player to return...
How to Deal with Deep, Forcing Shots that Push you Back
Sometimes deep and forcing shots will force you to move back. Here is how you should handle this situation.
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Move Diagonally Towards the Ball
Moving diagonally towards the ball is much more efficient than moving parallel to the baseline. Not only will you have s...
Recovery
A common mistake on the court is to fail to recover immediately after hitting the shot. The following drill will emphasi...
Improving your First Step
A quick first step is essential for an effective footwork. The following progression will show you how to work on explod...