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Help your players hit better overheads by improving their preparation

When hitting an overhead, getting into the ready position quickly is crucial. Many players make the mistake of seeing the ball coming and dropping their racket as if they are preparing to serve.

The correct use of the wrist will help your players improve their contact point on the overhead

Many players struggle to make contact at the highest point when hitting an overhead shot. This difficulty often arises because they swing with their arm instead of utilizing their wrist.

Teach to use cross over steps to back up quicker to hit an overhead

When dealing with a deep ball, moving quickly is essential. Relying solely on side shuffles can be too slow, and you might not reach the lob in time.

Teach the correct backswing position for a backhand slice

It's crucial for players to understand the correct starting position for their racket when executing a slice. Many players make the mistake of taking the racket back straight and parallel to the net before...

Teach to use the shoulder not the elbow to hit a slice backhand

Many players struggle with hitting slices because they mistakenly rely on their elbow to generate the shot.

Teach the Carioca Step to keep the body sideways on a backhand slice

When players hit a slice while moving forward, they often open up too much because their leg moves towards the ball. It's essential to teach them to use a carioca step, where they step behind their body...

Help your players understand the correct wrist position on the slice backhand

Players who struggle with hitting a slice often try to chop down on the ball using their wrist, believing they need to attack it downward. However, it's crucial to keep the wrist up and maintain this position...

A good way to teach a two handed player a one handed slice

Many players struggle to understand the importance of the non-dominant hand's movement when hitting a one-handed backhand slice. This is especially true for two-handed players who often try to hit the...

Use the alley to teach the correct racquet path of the backhand slice

When teaching players to hit a backhand slice, it's crucial to emphasize the use of a continental grip. Any other grip will not be effective, so ensure they start with this fundamental step.

Correcting a faulty backswing on the forehand slice

Many players mistakenly try to use their wrist to create the cutting motion when slicing. However, it is crucial to keep the wrist up when executing a slice.

Teach a short backswing for the forehand slice

Another significant challenge with slice forehands is the tendency to take the racket back as if preparing for a regular forehand.

Help your players understand the correct racquet path on the slice forehand

Many players mistakenly think they need to chop down on the ball when attempting a slice. It is important to note that starting slightly above the ball with your wrist up is the correct technique, but...

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Make Sure the Players use the correct grip on the forehand slice

One of the most common issues players face when trying to hit a slice forehand is using the incorrect grip. Many attempt this shot with either an eastern or semi-western forehand grip, which is not suitable...

Perfecting the One-Handed Backhand: Proper Racket Positioning

Correct an Open Racquet face in the backswing on the one-handed backhand

The way you take the racket back is crucial for setting up a good shot in tennis. One common mistake with the one-handed backhand is taking the racket back too open or too closed.

Avoiding to get stuck on the two-handed backhand

Improve the fluidity of your players' two handed backhand

When players are not rotating their hips properly, they often rely too much on their arms, causing them to get stuck in their movement.

Correcting a deficient shoulder position on the One handed backhand

When a player encounters a low ball, they often lean forward to hit the shot, causing their shoulders to tilt. This tilting requires a correction as they swing, making it difficult to control the shot....

"Freezing the finish" a great way to check your players's balance and technique

Many times, we encounter players who, on the forehand side, fail to extend through the hitting area and instead come around it too early, leaving their elbows back. In such cases, the best approach is...

Correcting the non dominant arm movement on the one handed backhand

As a coach, you've likely seen many players attempt a one-handed backhand and let their non-dominant hand follow the racket. To improve this technique, it's essential that the non-dominant hand makes a...

Correcting a stiff swing

In all strokes, it is crucial to ensure that players are swinging at the ball rather than muscling or pushing the racket forward. This common issue can be observed daily, where players try to force the...

Correcting a faulty stance on the two handed backhand

A common issue with the two-handed backhand is players getting sideways with their foot pointing in the wrong direction. This often leads them to swing with just their arms, making it difficult to release...

Correcting a faulty closed stance on the two handed backhand

Stepping across the body is a common issue when executing a two-handed backhand, especially when players are running and stepping incorrectly.

Helping the players hit through contact

When players fail to push through the contact point and instead swing across it, it can negatively affect their shot's power and accuracy. To address this issue, you can use a simple visualization technique...

Correcting an elbow swing on a one handed backhand

Every coach has seen players attempting a one-handed backhand where they primarily use their elbow to swing. However, for an effective backhand, the power needs to come from the shoulder and the rotation...

Teaching a player to hit open stance with a progression

Teaching a player to hit open stance, a progression

Teaching players to hit with an open stance can be challenging, especially if they're accustomed to hitting the ball with a closed stance. Here’s a progression to help them learn this new technique.

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