Forehand & Backhand Biomechanics: Compact, Balanced, and Technically Sound

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Dejan Petrovic

Build elite groundstrokes with proper split step, shoulder turn, compact takebacks, and balanced footwork. Includes live demo and key tips for juniors and pros to improve timing and control.

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31 videos2hr 59min
Simple Serve Biomechanics
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Simple Serve Biomechanics
Tennis Strategy at the Pro Level: How Top Players Exploit Weaknesses
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Tennis Strategy at the Pro Level: How Top Players Exploit Weaknesses
When Dejan First Met Novak: The Hunger of a Future No.1
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When Dejan First Met Novak: The Hunger of a Future No.1
Winning Patterns & Smart Percentage Tennis
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Winning Patterns & Smart Percentage Tennis
Hard work trumps talent - Novak’s training schedule at 17
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Hard work trumps talent - Novak’s training schedule at 17
How to Develop a Junior Tennis Champion: The Ena Ilic Story
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How to Develop a Junior Tennis Champion: The Ena Ilic Story
Defensive to offensive transition
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Defensive to offensive transition
Butterfly Drill: Pro Tennis Footwork & Short Ball Training
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Butterfly Drill: Pro Tennis Footwork & Short Ball Training
Novak Djokovic’s Mentality: Pressure, Belief, and the Mindset of a Champion
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Novak Djokovic’s Mentality: Pressure, Belief, and the Mindset of a Champion
2nd Serve and Return Drill: Build Confidence Against Pace
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2nd Serve and Return Drill: Build Confidence Against Pace
How to Transition a Junior Player to the Pro Level
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How to Transition a Junior Player to the Pro Level
How Djokovic Became the Most Adaptable Player in Tennis
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How Djokovic Became the Most Adaptable Player in Tennis
Return +1 Drill: Improve Your Return of Serve and First Shot
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Return +1 Drill: Improve Your Return of Serve and First Shot
The Intensity, Structure and Recovery Habits that Shaped Djokovic’s Rise to No 1
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The Intensity, Structure and Recovery Habits that Shaped Djokovic’s Rise to No 1
Inside Djokovic’s Rise: Training with His Junior Coach
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Inside Djokovic’s Rise: Training with His Junior Coach
Building Physicality in Junior Tennis Players
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Building Physicality in Junior Tennis Players
Figure 8 Drill for Footwork, Shot Selection & Rally Endurance
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Figure 8 Drill for Footwork, Shot Selection & Rally Endurance
How to Fix Loss of Control on Groundstrokes: Footwork & Rotation Timing
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How to Fix Loss of Control on Groundstrokes: Footwork & Rotation Timing
Explosive Footwork Drill: Turn Defense into Offense with Short Ball Attacks
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Explosive Footwork Drill: Turn Defense into Offense with Short Ball Attacks
How the Mirror Strategy Helped Ana Ivanovic Beat The Best Players in the World
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How the Mirror Strategy Helped Ana Ivanovic Beat The Best Players in the World
Neutralize the Counterpuncher with Variety and Pressure
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Neutralize the Counterpuncher with Variety and Pressure
Attacking Accuracy and Passing Shot Drill
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Attacking Accuracy and Passing Shot Drill
The Lob: A Tactical Tool for All Levels
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The Lob: A Tactical Tool for All Levels
How Novak Djokovic Turned His Forehand Into a Weapon
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How Novak Djokovic Turned His Forehand Into a Weapon
Coaching World No.1 Ana Ivanovic: Confidence, Weapons & the Psychology of Women’s Tennis
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Coaching World No.1 Ana Ivanovic: Confidence, Weapons & the Psychology of Women’s Tennis
How to Beat a Big Server: Strategy, Positioning & Mindset
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How to Beat a Big Server: Strategy, Positioning & Mindset
The Harsh Reality of Going from Top Junior to Pro Tennis Player
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The Harsh Reality of Going from Top Junior to Pro Tennis Player
How Tennis Coaches Can Keep Evolving in the Modern Game
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How Tennis Coaches Can Keep Evolving in the Modern Game
How Djokovic Turned His Junior Weaknesses Into World-Class Weapons
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How Djokovic Turned His Junior Weaknesses Into World-Class Weapons
Serve Target & Toss Drill From Djokovic’s Junior Coach
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Serve Target & Toss Drill From Djokovic’s Junior Coach
Net Transition & Passing Shot Drill
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Net Transition & Passing Shot Drill
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How to Build a Clean Backhand | Pro Drills & Wrist Trick
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How to Build a Clean Backhand | Pro Drills & Wrist Trick

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Backhand Technique and Footwork Patterns
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Backhand Technique and Footwork Patterns

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The Lansdorp Backhand
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The Lansdorp Backhand

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Flat Attacking Backhand - as Taught to Jack Draper
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Backhand Progressions & Footwork From Gauff’s Coach
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Backhand Progressions & Footwork From Gauff’s Coach

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High Ball v Low Ball - Hitting on the Rise!
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High Ball v Low Ball - Hitting on the Rise!

 Guy Fritz
Backhand - Real Time Correction
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Backhand - Real Time Correction

 Glenn Weiner
Developing the Most Explosive Backhand on the Women's Tour
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Developing the Most Explosive Backhand on the Women's Tour

 Michal Kaznowski
Two-Handed Backhand Guide: Power, Rotation & Precision
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Two-Handed Backhand Guide: Power, Rotation & Precision

 Diego Moyano
Backhand Fundamentals Taught To Taylor Fritz
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Backhand Fundamentals Taught To Taylor Fritz

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How Carlos Alcaraz Built His Backhand — With Baseball Bats and Wrist Speed
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How Carlos Alcaraz Built His Backhand — With Baseball Bats and Wrist Speed

 Carlos Santos Bosque
Mini Inside-out Backhand
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Mini Inside-out Backhand

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Backhand Stances
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Backhand Stances

 Patrick Tauma
Deep Defensive Backhand: Power Through Proper Loading
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Deep Defensive Backhand: Power Through Proper Loading

 Justin Sherring
Developing the Left Hand
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Developing the Left Hand

 Robert Lansdorp
Backhand Technique and Footwork Patterns
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Backhand Technique and Footwork Patterns

 Michael T. Joyce
Two-Handed Backhand Fundamentals: Grip, Swing Path & Common Fixes
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Two-Handed Backhand Fundamentals: Grip, Swing Path & Common Fixes

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Developing an Aggressive Mindset on the Backhand
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Developing an Aggressive Mindset on the Backhand

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Balanced Open-Stance Backhand: Rotation & Extension
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Balanced Open-Stance Backhand: Rotation & Extension

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