Defensive Volley Drills: Defend the Line, Limit the Pass & Dig Out Tough Volleys

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Luke Bourgeois

Match-like drills for handling tough volleys, choosing the right approach and learning where to position yourself to take away the passing shot.

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26 videos4hr 42min
Backhand Drills: Building the Backhand Shield
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Backhand Drills: Building the Backhand Shield

Half-Volley Technique: Transition from Defense to Attack
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Half-Volley Technique: Transition from Defense to Attack

Reactive Volley Drill: Faster Reactions, Movement & Net Skills
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Reactive Volley Drill: Faster Reactions, Movement & Net Skills

Shoulder-to-Shoulder Volley Technique: Make the Ball Skid
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Shoulder-to-Shoulder Volley Technique: Make the Ball Skid

4 Ways to Transition to the Net: Choosing the Right Shot
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4 Ways to Transition to the Net: Choosing the Right Shot

Inside Roger Federer’s Team: What Made Him Great
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Inside Roger Federer’s Team: What Made Him Great

The Time Game: Recognizing When to Attack & Finish the Point
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The Time Game: Recognizing When to Attack & Finish the Point

The Plus/Minus 5 Game: Smarter Shot Selection & Point Construction
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The Plus/Minus 5 Game: Smarter Shot Selection & Point Construction

The Spoon Drill: Improve Spacing, Contact & Swing Path
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The Spoon Drill: Improve Spacing, Contact & Swing Path

3/4 Serving Game: Serve +1, Return +1 & Playing at Speed
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3/4 Serving Game: Serve +1, Return +1 & Playing at Speed

Split-Lunge and Crisscross Volley Drill
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Split-Lunge and Crisscross Volley Drill

Serve Accuracy: Hit Your Spots, Measure Results & Build Serve IQ
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Serve Accuracy: Hit Your Spots, Measure Results & Build Serve IQ

Generate & Dominate: Building a Game That Forces the Opponent Back
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Generate & Dominate: Building a Game That Forces the Opponent Back

What Makes a Great Player & a Great Coach
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What Makes a Great Player & a Great Coach

Overhead & Smash Progressions: Scissor Kick, Movement & Direction
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Overhead & Smash Progressions: Scissor Kick, Movement & Direction

Tennis Warm-Up Drills: Reactions, Movement & Explosive Power
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Tennis Warm-Up Drills: Reactions, Movement & Explosive Power

Serve Power Progressions: Building Leg Drive, Extension & a Lively Arm
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Serve Power Progressions: Building Leg Drive, Extension & a Lively Arm

Serve Plus One - Using the Serve to Dictate Patterns of Play
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Serve Plus One - Using the Serve to Dictate Patterns of Play

Transition to Net: Defensive Volleys, Approach Shots & Court Positioning
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Transition to Net: Defensive Volleys, Approach Shots & Court Positioning

Kick Serve Progressions: Build Spin, Shape & a Second-Serve Weapon
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Kick Serve Progressions: Build Spin, Shape & a Second-Serve Weapon

Player Development Philosophy: Reverse Engineer Winning & Build Weapons
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Player Development Philosophy: Reverse Engineer Winning & Build Weapons

What I Learned from the Greats — and What I’d Change About My Own Career
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What I Learned from the Greats — and What I’d Change About My Own Career

Lessons from Tony Roche: Hard Work, Simplicity & Getting Better Every Day
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Lessons from Tony Roche: Hard Work, Simplicity & Getting Better Every Day

Luke Bourgeois’ Story: From Junior Champion to Pro Player & World-Class Coach
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Luke Bourgeois’ Story: From Junior Champion to Pro Player & World-Class Coach

Eightball Serve Drill: 8 Balls to Hold Serve & Manage the Score
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Eightball Serve Drill: 8 Balls to Hold Serve & Manage the Score

Return of Serve Drills: Absorb & Redirect Pace with a Compact Swing
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Return of Serve Drills: Absorb & Redirect Pace with a Compact Swing

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Shoulder-to-Shoulder Volley Technique: Make the Ball Skid
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