Straight Arm vs Bent Arm: Finding Your Contact Style

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Vin Baccelli

Understand the differences between straight-arm and bent-arm contact, spacing, timing, and how each style affects control, power and consistency.

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17 videos1hr 39min
Introduction/ The Big Trap Most Players Fall Into
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Introduction/ The Big Trap Most Players Fall Into
Racket Drop/ Foundation & Energy Storage
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Racket Drop/ Foundation & Energy Storage

Tennis Clock System: Visual Framework for Spin & Direction
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Tennis Clock System: Visual Framework for Spin & Direction
Contact Point: The Optimal Zone & Clock System
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Contact Point: The Optimal Zone & Clock System
Crosscourt Positioning: Foundation for Safer Point Control
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Crosscourt Positioning: Foundation for Safer Point Control
Build Your Style: Creating a Personal Technique Blueprint
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Build Your Style: Creating a Personal Technique Blueprint
Extension & Follow-Through: Completing Energy Transfer
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Extension & Follow-Through: Completing Energy Transfer
Stance Fundamentals: Closed, Semi-Open & Open Positions
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Stance Fundamentals: Closed, Semi-Open & Open Positions
Grip Fundamentals: Variations for Comfort, Spin & Control
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Grip Fundamentals: Variations for Comfort, Spin & Control
Finish Phase: Natural Release & Shot Flow
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Finish Phase: Natural Release & Shot Flow
Split Step Variations: Timing, Energy & Movement Foundation
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Split Step Variations: Timing, Energy & Movement Foundation
Power Position: Foundation & Launch Platform for the Stroke
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Power Position: Foundation & Launch Platform for the Stroke
Unit Turn in Tennis: Timing, Coil & Efficient Movement
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Unit Turn in Tennis: Timing, Coil & Efficient Movement
Tennis Racket Lag: Power Engine & Energy Transfer
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Tennis Racket Lag: Power Engine & Energy Transfer
Timing in Stroke Mechanics: Split Step, Power Position & Contact
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Timing in Stroke Mechanics: Split Step, Power Position & Contact
Separation Angle: Complete Integration of Power & Rotation
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Separation Angle: Complete Integration of Power & Rotation
Recovery Position: Using the Bisectrix for Better Court Coverage
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Recovery Position: Using the Bisectrix for Better Court Coverage
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