Backhand Approach Shots: Direction, Variation & Net Positioning

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Todd Widom & Pierre Arnold

Choose the right backhand approach based on ball height and court position, then anticipate the pass and position yourself to control the net.

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Low Forehand Approach Shot
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Stand Back on the Return of Serve
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Lesson 3: Backhand Crosscourt Targets
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Backhand Transition Approach Shots
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Lesson 17: Live Ball Targets: Volleys
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High Ball Transition
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Lesson 1: Target Introduction: Building Precision and Control
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How To Beat A Slow Player
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Lesson 12: Target Bucket Drill Recap
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Open Stance Forehand Transition
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Todd Widom and Pierre Arnold Strategy Intro
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David Ferrer Low Slice Strategy
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Transition Introduction: When to Transition to the Net
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Todd Widom and Pierre Arnold, the Junior Coaches of Peyton Stearns
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Lesson 9: Inside in Forehand Targets
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Lesson 5: Forehand Down the Line Targets
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Lesson 13: Live Ball Down the Middle
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Lesson 16: Live ball Targets: Forehand & Backhand Side to Side
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Lesson 2: Forehand Crosscourt Targets
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Lesson 10: Inside-out Forehand Targets
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Lesson 11: Serving with Targets
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Lesson 15: Live ball Targets: Crosscourt Backhand
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Lesson 6: Backhand Down the Line Targets
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Lesson 4: Side to Side with Targets
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