Footwork and Recovery for Short, Close Balls

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Jeff Drock

This drill sharpens footwork and positioning for short, close balls by emphasizing step-out movements, cutting off angles, and maintaining strong recovery for attacking play

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13 videos1hr 47min
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Tennis-Specific Cardio Drills : Part 1
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Wide Ball Stances and Recovery
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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.
Approach Shot and Volley Transition Footwork
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Approach Shot and Volley Transition Footwork
Strengthen Hamstrings and Improve Speed
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Strengthen Hamstrings and Improve Speed
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
Volley Control, Footwork, and Overhead Execution
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Volley Control, Footwork, and Overhead Execution
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Lesson 11: Simple Hip Snapping Contact Moves
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Lesson 14: Advanced Transferring Approach Contact Moves and Overheads
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Lesson 15: Simple Transitional and Finishing Transferring Volleys
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The 5 R’s of Footwork
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Lesson 16, 17 and 18: Return of Serve
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Follow-Along Footwork: Videos From Behind - Part 4
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Wide Ball Stances and Recovery
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