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

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Luke Bourgeois

Start each service game with only eight balls, forcing smarter first serves, better pattern selection and tactical decisions as the score changes.

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The Plus/Minus 5 Game: Smarter Shot Selection & Point Construction
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The Spoon Drill: Improve Spacing, Contact & Swing Path
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3/4 Serving Game: Serve +1, Return +1 & Playing at Speed
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Overhead & Smash Progressions: Scissor Kick, Movement & Direction
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Tennis Warm-Up Drills: Reactions, Movement & Explosive Power
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Serve Power Progressions: Building Leg Drive, Extension & a Lively Arm
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Serve Plus One - Using the Serve to Dictate Patterns of Play
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Transition to Net: Defensive Volleys, Approach Shots & Court Positioning
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Player Development Philosophy: Reverse Engineer Winning & Build Weapons
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Luke Bourgeois’ Story: From Junior Champion to Pro Player & World-Class Coach
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Return of Serve Drills: Absorb & Redirect Pace with a Compact Swing
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