Building a Defensive Game

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Gary Stickler

There Are No Out Balls in Practice: Train Harder Than You Play

Key Points

  • Run for every ball in practice regardless of whether it is in or out
  • Practice under extreme pressure
  • Changing footwork patterns is a lot easier in younger players
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29 videos2hr 55min
Basket Feeding - How To Do it With Drills
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Basket Feeding - How To Do it With Drills
Footwork is The Key to Power
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Footwork is The Key to Power
Pat Rafter Half Volley Game
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Pat Rafter Half Volley Game
Four Components Required to Be a Great Player
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Four Components Required to Be a Great Player
Knowing When to Change Technique
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Knowing When to Change Technique
Never Give Up - Developing Jason Kubler
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Never Give Up - Developing Jason Kubler
Transition To The Net
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Transition To The Net
Returning a Kick Serve With a One-Handed Backhand
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Returning a Kick Serve With a One-Handed Backhand
Movement and Perception
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Movement and Perception
Nature Versus Nurture
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Nature Versus Nurture
Training Volume and Quality
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Training Volume and Quality
Volley Lessons From Pat Rafter's Coach
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Volley Lessons From Pat Rafter's Coach
Grip Theory
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Grip Theory
Return of Serve
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Return of Serve
High Percentage Tennis
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High Percentage Tennis
Tailoring a Player's Game Style to Match Their Personality
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Tailoring a Player's Game Style to Match Their Personality
Perception
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Perception
Second Serve Return
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Second Serve Return
Ball Feeding - No Wasted Shots
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Ball Feeding - No Wasted Shots
Coaching Philosophy, Structure, and Instilling Belief
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Coaching Philosophy, Structure, and Instilling Belief
Why Players Do Not Reach Their Potential
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Why Players Do Not Reach Their Potential
Strategies Against Pushers
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Strategies Against Pushers
Developing Pat Rafter
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Developing Pat Rafter
Unique Serve Philosophy
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Unique Serve Philosophy
One-Handed Backhand - Topspin and Slice
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One-Handed Backhand - Topspin and Slice
Volume of Tournaments Creates Champions
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Volume of Tournaments Creates Champions
Modern Forehand With Grip Theory
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Modern Forehand With Grip Theory
Beginner Video - 1 Handed v 2 Handed Backhand
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Beginner Video - 1 Handed v 2 Handed Backhand
Lob With Drills
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Lob With Drills
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Winning Patterns & Smart Percentage Tennis
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High Percentage Tennis
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Tailoring a Player's Game Style to Match Their Personality
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Practice Like You Play a Match
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64 Point Rule: Build Winning Patterns & Strategy
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Ball Control: The Foundation of Winning Tennis
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In-Match Adjustments: The Key to Winning Tough Matches
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Strategy vs. Tactics: Know the Difference to Win Smarter
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Scoreboard Strategy: Playing Smarter in Pressure Moments
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Stop Wasting Practice Matches: Use Them With Purpose
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Why the First Two Shots Decide Most Points in Tennis — The Key to Control
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How to Assess Your Tennis Game: 4 Key Areas Every Player Must Evaluate
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Strategies Against Pushers
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Strategy and Shot Selection
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How To Beat A Slow Player
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Tennis Strategy and the Roger Federer Style of Play
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