Absorbing deep balls on defense

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Patrick Tauma

Create time and space against deep balls by moving behind the bounce, loading the outside leg and using a compact swing to absorb pace.

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13 videos1hr 13min
The Environment
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The Environment

Forehand Stances: Optimize Your Balance, Power, and Recovery
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Forehand Stances: Optimize Your Balance, Power, and Recovery

Acceleration and Deceleration
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Acceleration and Deceleration

Multiple Split Steps Like Djokovic and Osaka
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Multiple Split Steps Like Djokovic and Osaka

Left Hand Positioning
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Left Hand Positioning

Long Term Development
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Long Term Development

Slice First Serve Return
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Slice First Serve Return

Second Serve Slice Return
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Second Serve Slice Return

Backhand Stances
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Backhand Stances

Serve Drill Used by Osaka, Gauff and Roddick
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Serve Drill Used by Osaka, Gauff and Roddick

Brilliant Slice Backhand Technical Masterclass
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Brilliant Slice Backhand Technical Masterclass

Brilliant Defensive Slice Video
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Brilliant Defensive Slice Video

How to Prepare for a Match
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How to Prepare for a Match

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Two-Handed Backhand Fundamentals: Grip, Swing Path & Common Fixes
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