Short Volleys & Drop Volleys: Technique, Touch & Placement

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Nathan Healey

Use soft hands, a light grip and an open racket face to absorb pace on short volleys and drop volleys, drawing opponents forward or wrong-footing them.

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First Serve Return: 3 Keys to Accuracy & Control
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How to Hit High Forehand & Backhand Volleys
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How to Hit High Forehand & Backhand Volleys

How Parents & Coaches Shape a Young Player’s Confidence, Beliefs & Enjoyment of Tennis
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How to Prepare Mentally for a Tennis Match: Visualization, Presence & Letting Go of Results
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How to Prepare Mentally for a Tennis Match: Visualization, Presence & Letting Go of Results

How a small tactical change unsettled Roger Federer
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How a small tactical change unsettled Roger Federer

How I Used the Short Slice to Unsettle World No. 4 Nikolay Davydenko
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Shot selection and the 4 phases of play
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Shot selection and the 4 phases of play

How to Beat a Counterpuncher: Take Away Their Pace
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How to Beat a Counterpuncher: Take Away Their Pace

The Four-Step Between-Point Routine to Improve Focus, Manage Emotions & Perform Under Pressure
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The Four-Step Between-Point Routine to Improve Focus, Manage Emotions & Perform Under Pressure

The Depth Drill: Improve Consistency, Accuracy & Shot Depth
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The Depth Drill: Improve Consistency, Accuracy & Shot Depth

Court Positioning & Anticipation Drill: Defense to Offense
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Court Positioning & Anticipation Drill: Defense to Offense

Play Awake Mind: A Mental Training System for Preparation, Performance & Reflection
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Play Awake Mind: A Mental Training System for Preparation, Performance & Reflection

How to Build Confidence Using “I Am” Statements
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How to Build Confidence Using “I Am” Statements

How to Hit Powerful, Controlled Volleys: Technique & Footwork
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How to Hit Powerful, Controlled Volleys: Technique & Footwork

How to Find Your Flow State: Lessons from Max Purcell
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