Stop Wasting Practice Matches: Use Them With Purpose

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Joel Myers

Most players treat practice matches like tournaments. Learn how to use them to test new tactics, build confidence, and transfer skills from drills to competition.

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How to Neutralize a Big Forehand and Take Control
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How to Assess Your Tennis Game: 4 Key Areas Every Player Must Evaluate
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Return Fundamentals: Grip Setup & Footwork Timing for Faster, More Reliable Returns
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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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Why the First Two Shots Decide Most Points in Tennis — The Key to Control
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Effort & Attitude: The Two Non-Negotiables in Player Development
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Focus on Performance, Not Just Winning: A Smarter Path to Player Development
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Serve & Volley Tactics: Use This Surprise Play to Break Opponents’ Rhythm
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Approaching the Backhand: The Second Most Effective Strategy in Tennis
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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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Two-Handed Backhand Fundamentals: Grip, Swing Path & Common Fixes
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Defending Against Approaches & Two-Ball Passing Strategy
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Serve Drills: Coiling, Toss, Targets & First/Second Serve Practice
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The American Trophy Position: The Key to More Racquet Head Speed on the Serve
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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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Target Practice: Mastering Primary and Secondary Serve Locations in Tennis
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Continental Grip & Short Ball Recognition Drills
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Break Points: Focus on Creating, Not Just Converting
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Court Position, Net Clearance & Angle: The Shot Selection Formula
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Love the Process: The Mindset Behind Long-Term Tennis Success
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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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Joel Myers on Building Technically Efficient and Tactically Smart Tennis Players
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