Daily Discipline and Turning a Serve Weakness Into a Weapon

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Carlos Santos Bosque

Carlos Alcaraz’s relentless daily training, respect for teammates, and structured preparation helped turn his early serving struggles into a tactical advantage—using the next shot to take control of points and maintain a winning edge.

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Watching Alcaraz as a Kid: Early Anticipation and Footwork That Stood Out
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Watching Alcaraz as a Kid: Early Anticipation and Footwork That Stood Out
Return Positioning: How Young Carlos Alcaraz Learned to Attack and Adapt
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Return Positioning: How Young Carlos Alcaraz Learned to Attack and Adapt
How Carlos Alcaraz Built His Forehand – Grip, Rotation, and Natural Feel
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How Carlos Alcaraz Built His Forehand – Grip, Rotation, and Natural Feel
Consistency Drills: How Carlos Alcaraz Learned Patience, Endurance, and Control
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Consistency Drills: How Carlos Alcaraz Learned Patience, Endurance, and Control
How Carlos Alcaraz was Taught the Backhand Slice as a Junior
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How Carlos Alcaraz was Taught the Backhand Slice as a Junior
High-Energy Coaching & the Power of the Practice Wall
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High-Energy Coaching & the Power of the Practice Wall
Early Signs of Greatness: What Made Young Carlos Alcaraz Special
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Early Signs of Greatness: What Made Young Carlos Alcaraz Special
The Mindset Behind Young Carlos Alcaraz: Joy, Independence, and Zero Pressure
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The Mindset Behind Young Carlos Alcaraz: Joy, Independence, and Zero Pressure
How Carlos Alcaraz Learned to Thrive Under Pressure with Match-Like Drills
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How Carlos Alcaraz Learned to Thrive Under Pressure with Match-Like Drills
Building Carlos Alcaraz’s Serve: Drills, Tools & Early Challenges
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Building Carlos Alcaraz’s Serve: Drills, Tools & Early Challenges
The Sacrifices and Quiet Heartbreak of Letting a Future Champion Go
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The Sacrifices and Quiet Heartbreak of Letting a Future Champion Go
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
How Carlos Alcaraz Learned to Trick Opponents With Disguise, Slice & Drop Shots
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How Carlos Alcaraz Learned to Trick Opponents With Disguise, Slice & Drop Shots
Guiding a Tennis Prodigy Without Clipping His Wings
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Guiding a Tennis Prodigy Without Clipping His Wings
Footwork First: How Carlos Alcaraz Built Elite Movement and Balance
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Footwork First: How Carlos Alcaraz Built Elite Movement and Balance
Family, Trust, and the Right Role: Behind Alcaraz’s Support System
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Family, Trust, and the Right Role: Behind Alcaraz’s Support System
How Carlos Alcaraz Developed One of the Best Drop Shots in the Game
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How Carlos Alcaraz Developed One of the Best Drop Shots in the Game
How Carlos Alcaraz Learned Volleys: Drills, Transition Skills, and Net Instincts
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How Carlos Alcaraz Learned Volleys: Drills, Transition Skills, and Net Instincts
Visual Reactivity & Footwork Drills That Built Alcaraz’s Anticipation
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Visual Reactivity & Footwork Drills That Built Alcaraz’s Anticipation
Transitional Net Drill: Baseline vs. Net Point Play
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Transitional Net Drill: Baseline vs. Net Point Play
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