Close and Middle Ball Step Out

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Jeff Drock

Learn the step-out footwork used on close and middle backhands to create room, organise the body and avoid getting jammed at contact.

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Tennis-Specific Cardio Drills : Part 1
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Wide Ball Stances and Recovery
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Wide Ball Stances and Recovery

Create Space for Balls Coming at You
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Create Space for Balls Coming at You

Develop Strength, Stability & Upper Body Balance
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Develop Strength, Stability & Upper Body Balance

Strengthen Abductors and Engage the Quadriceps.
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Strengthen Abductors and Engage the Quadriceps.

Upper Body Strength Training
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Upper Body Strength Training

Shuffle and Crossover Step Drill
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Shuffle and Crossover Step Drill

Build Tennis-Specific Power: Med Ball Throws, Shoulder Stability & Wrist Strength
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Build Tennis-Specific Power: Med Ball Throws, Shoulder Stability & Wrist Strength

Mastering Stances: Squat & Lunge Drill
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Mastering Stances: Squat & Lunge Drill

Strengthen Hamstrings and Improve Speed
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Strengthen Hamstrings and Improve Speed

Volley Control, Footwork, and Overhead Execution
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Volley Control, Footwork, and Overhead Execution

Footwork and Recovery for Short, Close Balls
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Footwork and Recovery for Short, Close Balls

Approach Shot and Volley Transition Footwork
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Approach Shot and Volley Transition Footwork

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