Contact: The Optimal Zone & Clock Face

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Vin Baccelli

Vin Baccelli explains how contact, racket angle and extension work together to control trajectory, spin and margin, using a simple clock-face system.

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18 videos1hr 42min
Introduction/ The Big Trap Most Players Fall Into
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Introduction/ The Big Trap Most Players Fall Into

Lesson 7 - Racket Drop/ Foundation & Energy Storage
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Lesson 7 - Racket Drop/ Foundation & Energy Storage

Lesson 1 - Tennis Clock System: Visual Framework for Spin & Direction
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Lesson 1 - Tennis Clock System: Visual Framework for Spin & Direction

Lesson 10 - Contact Point: The Optimal Zone & Clock System
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Lesson 10 - Contact Point: The Optimal Zone & Clock System

Lesson 11 - Extension & Follow-Through: Completing Energy Transfer
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Lesson 11 - Extension & Follow-Through: Completing Energy Transfer

Lesson 2 - Grip Fundamentals: Variations for Comfort, Spin & Control
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Lesson 2 - Grip Fundamentals: Variations for Comfort, Spin & Control

Lesson 12 - Finish Phase: Natural Release & Shot Flow
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Lesson 12 - Finish Phase: Natural Release & Shot Flow

Lesson 3 - Split Step Variations: Timing, Energy & Movement Foundation
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Lesson 3 - Split Step Variations: Timing, Energy & Movement Foundation

Lesson 5 - Power Position: Foundation & Launch Platform for the Stroke
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Lesson 5 - Power Position: Foundation & Launch Platform for the Stroke

Lesson 4 - Unit Turn in Tennis: Timing, Coil & Efficient Movement
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Lesson 4 - Unit Turn in Tennis: Timing, Coil & Efficient Movement

Lesson 9 - Tennis Racket Lag: Power Engine & Energy Transfer
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Lesson 9 - Tennis Racket Lag: Power Engine & Energy Transfer

Lesson 13 - Separation Angle: Complete Integration of Power & Rotation
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Lesson 13 - Separation Angle: Complete Integration of Power & Rotation

Recovery Position: Using the Bisectrix for Better Court Coverage
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Recovery Position: Using the Bisectrix for Better Court Coverage

Crosscourt Positioning: Foundation for Safer Point Control
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Crosscourt Positioning: Foundation for Safer Point Control

Lesson 6 - Stance Fundamentals: Closed, Semi-Open & Open Positions
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Lesson 6 - Stance Fundamentals: Closed, Semi-Open & Open Positions

Lesson 8 - Straight Arm vs Bent Arm: Finding Your Contact Style
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Lesson 8 - Straight Arm vs Bent Arm: Finding Your Contact Style

Lesson 14 - Timing in Stroke Mechanics: Split Step, Power Position & Contact
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Lesson 14 - Timing in Stroke Mechanics: Split Step, Power Position & Contact

Build Your Style: Creating a Personal Technique Blueprint
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Build Your Style: Creating a Personal Technique Blueprint

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