Forehand Development Drills: Touch, Short-Ball Recognition & Transition

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Joel Myers

Build better feel and awareness around the court with drills that teach players to recognise short balls, adjust to different bounces and move confidently from the baseline towards the net.

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How to Neutralize a Big Forehand and Take Control

Continental Grip & Short Ball Recognition Drills
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Continental Grip & Short Ball Recognition Drills

Stop Wasting Practice Matches: Use Them With Purpose
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How to Assess Your Tennis Game: 4 Key Areas Every Player Must Evaluate
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How to Assess Your Tennis Game: 4 Key Areas Every Player Must Evaluate

Return Fundamentals: Grip Setup & Footwork Timing for Faster, More Reliable Returns
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Return Fundamentals: Grip Setup & Footwork Timing for Faster, More Reliable Returns

The One Fix That Instantly Improves Your Backhand Volley Contact
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Straight-Arm vs. Double-Bend Forehands: How Contact Points Shape Power & Consistency
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Straight-Arm vs. Double-Bend Forehands: How Contact Points Shape Power & Consistency

Why the First Two Shots Decide Most Points in Tennis — The Key to Control
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Why the First Two Shots Decide Most Points in Tennis — The Key to Control

Effort & Attitude: The Two Non-Negotiables in Player Development
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Effort & Attitude: The Two Non-Negotiables in Player Development

Focus on Performance, Not Just Winning: A Smarter Path to Player Development
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Focus on Performance, Not Just Winning: A Smarter Path to Player Development

Serve & Volley Tactics: Use This Surprise Play to Break Opponents’ Rhythm
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Serve & Volley Tactics: Use This Surprise Play to Break Opponents’ Rhythm

Approaching the Backhand: The Second Most Effective Strategy in Tennis
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Approaching the Backhand: The Second Most Effective Strategy in Tennis

High to Low with a Flat Face: Fix Your Floating Slice Backhand for Good
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One-Handed Backhand: Grip, Coil & Clean Contact
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One-Handed Backhand: Grip, Coil & Clean Contact

Two-Handed Backhand Fundamentals: Grip, Swing Path & Common Fixes
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Two-Handed Backhand Fundamentals: Grip, Swing Path & Common Fixes

Defending Against Approaches & Two-Ball Passing Strategy
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Defending Against Approaches & Two-Ball Passing Strategy

The American Trophy Position: The Key to More Racquet Head Speed on the Serve
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The American Trophy Position: The Key to More Racquet Head Speed on the Serve

Build a World-Class Forehand: Grip, Contact & Topspin Made Simple
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Return Targets & Strategies: Neutralize First Serves, Attack Seconds
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Return Targets & Strategies: Neutralize First Serves, Attack Seconds

Target Practice: Mastering Primary and Secondary Serve Locations in Tennis
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Target Practice: Mastering Primary and Secondary Serve Locations in Tennis

Break Points: Focus on Creating, Not Just Converting
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Break Points: Focus on Creating, Not Just Converting

Court Position, Net Clearance & Angle: The Shot Selection Formula
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Court Position, Net Clearance & Angle: The Shot Selection Formula

Love the Process: The Mindset Behind Long-Term Tennis Success
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Love the Process: The Mindset Behind Long-Term Tennis Success

In-Match Adjustments: The Key to Winning Tough Matches
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In-Match Adjustments: The Key to Winning Tough Matches

From Practice to Matches: Train Pressure to Build Resilience
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From Practice to Matches: Train Pressure to Build Resilience

Joel Myers on Building Technically Efficient and Tactically Smart Tennis Players
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Joel Myers on Building Technically Efficient and Tactically Smart Tennis Players

Serve Drills: Coiling, Toss, Targets & First/Second Serve Practice
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Serve Drills: Coiling, Toss, Targets & First/Second Serve Practice

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