Ball Toss Drills for a More Consistent & Effective Serve

Improve toss consistency, contact position, balance and disguise with practical drills for developing a more repeatable first and second serve.

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The One Fix That Instantly Improves Your Backhand Volley Contact

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Straight-Arm vs. Double-Bend Forehands: How Contact Points Shape Power & Consistency

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Why the First Two Shots Decide Most Points in Tennis — The Key to Control

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Effort & Attitude: The Two Non-Negotiables in Player Development

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Focus on Performance, Not Just Winning: A Smarter Path to Player Development

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Serve & Volley Tactics: Use This Surprise Play to Break Opponents’ Rhythm

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Approaching the Backhand: The Second Most Effective Strategy in Tennis

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High to Low with a Flat Face: Fix Your Floating Slice Backhand for Good

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One-Handed Backhand: Grip, Coil & Clean Contact

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

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Defending Against Approaches & Two-Ball Passing Strategy

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The American Trophy Position: The Key to More Racquet Head Speed on the Serve

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Build a World-Class Forehand: Grip, Contact & Topspin Made Simple

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Return Targets & Strategies: Neutralize First Serves, Attack Seconds

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Target Practice: Mastering Primary and Secondary Serve Locations in Tennis

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Continental Grip & Short Ball Recognition Drills

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Break Points: Focus on Creating, Not Just Converting

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Court Position, Net Clearance & Angle: The Shot Selection Formula

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Love the Process: The Mindset Behind Long-Term Tennis Success

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In-Match Adjustments: The Key to Winning Tough Matches

In-Match Adjustments: The Key to Winning Tough Matches

From Practice to Matches: Train Pressure to Build Resilience

From Practice to Matches: Train Pressure to Build Resilience

Joel Myers on Building Technically Efficient and Tactically Smart Tennis Players

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Serve Drills: Coiling, Toss, Targets & First/Second Serve Practice

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Second Serve Plus 1

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Match Your Opponent’s Spin Drill for Better Control

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The 30 Ball Drill: Building Consistency, Movement & Mental Toughness

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Defensive Lob Progressions for Under-10 Players

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