How the World's Best Coaches Teach the Backhand Grip

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Todd Larkham

Compare how leading coaches set the two-handed backhand grip and explain the role of each hand in controlling the racket face, spin and direction.

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How Nick Kyrgios Was Coached | Junior Development Philosophy
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How Much Should Juniors Train? The Right Volume for Progress
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Coaching Boys vs Girls: What Every Coach Should Know
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Coaching Boys vs Girls: What Every Coach Should Know

How to Communicate With Players | Let Them Learn
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How to Communicate With Players | Let Them Learn

The Art of Coaching Nick Kyrgios | Junior Development Insights
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The Art of Coaching Nick Kyrgios | Junior Development Insights

Inside Nick Kyrgios’s Junior Training Environment | CoachLife
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Inside Nick Kyrgios’s Junior Training Environment | CoachLife

Nick Kyrgios Forehand Drills | Build Spin, Power & Versatility
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Nick Kyrgios Forehand Drills | Build Spin, Power & Versatility

Serve Fundamentals From Nick Kyrgios's Coach
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Serve Fundamentals From Nick Kyrgios's Coach

How to Coach Future Top 100 Players | Traits & Pathways
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How to Coach Future Top 100 Players | Traits & Pathways

How to Build a Clean Backhand | Pro Drills & Wrist Trick
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How to Build a Clean Backhand | Pro Drills & Wrist Trick

How Nick Kyrgios Was Discovered and Developed Over 9 Years
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How Nick Kyrgios Was Discovered and Developed Over 9 Years

Volley Drill to Improve Positioning | Freeze After Contact
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Volley Drill to Improve Positioning | Freeze After Contact

Slice Backhand Fundamentals | Keep It Low & Precise
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Slice Backhand Fundamentals | Keep It Low & Precise

Ball Feeding Tips for Tennis Parents | Keep It Fun & Simple
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Ball Feeding Tips for Tennis Parents | Keep It Fun & Simple

Coaching Nick Kyrgios vs Federer | When to Let a Player Go
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Coaching Nick Kyrgios vs Federer | When to Let a Player Go

Todd Larkham’s Journey: From ATP Pro to Elite Junior Coach
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Todd Larkham’s Journey: From ATP Pro to Elite Junior Coach

Competitive Serve Drill: 4 Corners & Half-Box Target Game
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Competitive Serve Drill: 4 Corners & Half-Box Target Game

Advice for Tennis Parents | Focus on Effort & Character
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Advice for Tennis Parents | Focus on Effort & Character

Learn the Kick Serve: 4-Step Progression for Juniors
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Learn the Kick Serve: 4-Step Progression for Juniors

Forehand Power Secrets from Nick Kyrgios’s Junior Coach
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Forehand Power Secrets from Nick Kyrgios’s Junior Coach

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Developing the Left Hand
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Building Matteo Berrettini’s Backhand: Technique, Strategy & Patterns
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