Teaching Groundstrokes to Beginners

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Sly Black

Introduce early racket prep and fast shuffle steps to help beginners learn timing, movement, and hitting—key foundations for long-term development.

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Drill Progressions for 6–8 Year Old Tennis Players
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Lessons From Macci, Bollettieri & Richard Williams
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Backhand Progressions & Footwork From Gauff’s Coach
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Backhand Progressions & Footwork From Gauff’s Coach
Coco Gauff’s Adjustment Step Drills for Footwork Mastery
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Transition Footwork & Drills Used by Coco Gauff
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Creating a Champion: Choosing the Right Coach
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Backhand Fundamentals for Beginners to Intermediate
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The Role of Parents in Junior Tennis – Must Watch!
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Developing Coco Gauff: Coaching the Greatest Junior Ever
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Developing Coco Gauff’s Serve from a Young Age
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Seeking Advice From Other Coaches: Why It’s Crucial
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Teaching the Volley and Transition Play to Beginners
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The Importance of Doubles for Junior Tennis Players
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