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

Progress from 3/4 court to behind the baseline while developing a 7-to-2 swing path, higher RPMs, kick and left-to-right shape.

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

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Reactive Volley Drill: Faster Reactions, Movement & Net Skills

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Half-Volley Technique: Transition from Defense to Attack

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Inside Roger Federer’s Team: What Made Him Great

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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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Split-Lunge and Crisscross Volley Drill

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

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

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

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What Makes a Great Player & a Great Coach

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Overhead & Smash Progressions: Scissor Kick, Movement & Direction

Overhead & Smash Progressions: Scissor Kick, Movement & Direction

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

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

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

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

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

Player Development Philosophy: Reverse Engineer Winning & Build Weapons

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

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

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

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

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

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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Unique Serve Philosophy

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