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 58min
The Lob: A Tactical Tool for All Levels
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The Lob: A Tactical Tool for All Levels

How to Beat a Big Server: Strategy, Positioning & Mindset
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How to Beat a Big Server: Strategy, Positioning & Mindset

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

Butterfly Drill: Pro Tennis Footwork & Short Ball Training
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Butterfly Drill: Pro Tennis Footwork & Short Ball Training

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

Building Physicality in Junior Tennis Players
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Building Physicality in Junior Tennis Players

Inside Djokovic’s Rise: Training with His Junior Coach
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Inside Djokovic’s Rise: Training with His Junior Coach

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

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

How Djokovic Became the Most Adaptable Player in Tennis
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How Djokovic Became the Most Adaptable Player in Tennis

How Djokovic Turned His Junior Weaknesses Into World-Class Weapons
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How Djokovic Turned His Junior Weaknesses Into World-Class Weapons

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

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

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

Neutralize the Counterpuncher with Variety and Pressure
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Neutralize the Counterpuncher with Variety and Pressure

Hard work trumps talent - Novak’s training schedule at 17
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Hard work trumps talent - Novak’s training schedule at 17

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

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

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

Simple Serve Biomechanics
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Simple Serve Biomechanics

Defensive to offensive transition
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Defensive to offensive transition

Attacking Accuracy and Passing Shot Drill
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Attacking Accuracy and Passing Shot Drill

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

Figure 8 Drill for Footwork, Shot Selection & Rally Endurance
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Figure 8 Drill for Footwork, Shot Selection & Rally Endurance

How Novak Djokovic Turned His Forehand Into a Weapon
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How Novak Djokovic Turned His Forehand Into a Weapon

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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

Glenn Weiner
Developing an Aggressive Mindset on the Backhand
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Developing an Aggressive Mindset on the Backhand

Peter Smith
Deep Defensive Backhand: Power Through Proper Loading
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Deep Defensive Backhand: Power Through Proper Loading

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Developing the Left Hand
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Developing the Left Hand

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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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Flat Attacking Backhand - as Taught to Jack Draper

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Backhand Technique and Footwork Patterns
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Backhand Technique and Footwork Patterns

Michael T. Joyce
Backhand Progressions & Footwork From Gauff’s Coach
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Backhand Progressions & Footwork From Gauff’s Coach

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

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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

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

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

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

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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