The Mindset Behind Young Carlos Alcaraz: Joy, Independence, and Zero Pressure

Carlos Santos, Alcaraz’s junior coach, shares how a carefree mindset, independence, and joy over results shaped his game from ages 5–12, laying the foundation for future Grand Slam success.

The Mindset Behind Young Carlos Alcaraz: Joy, Independence, and Zero Pressure

Watching Alcaraz as a Kid: Early Anticipation and Footwork That Stood Out

Return Positioning: How Young Carlos Alcaraz Learned to Attack and Adapt

How Carlos Alcaraz Built His Forehand – Grip, Rotation, and Natural Feel

Consistency Drills: How Carlos Alcaraz Learned Patience, Endurance, and Control

How Carlos Alcaraz was Taught the Backhand Slice as a Junior

High-Energy Coaching & the Power of the Practice Wall

Early Signs of Greatness: What Made Young Carlos Alcaraz Special

How Carlos Alcaraz Learned to Thrive Under Pressure with Match-Like Drills

Building Carlos Alcaraz’s Serve: Drills, Tools & Early Challenges

The Sacrifices and Quiet Heartbreak of Letting a Future Champion Go

How Carlos Alcaraz Built His Backhand — With Baseball Bats and Wrist Speed

How Carlos Alcaraz Learned to Trick Opponents With Disguise, Slice & Drop Shots

Guiding a Tennis Prodigy Without Clipping His Wings

Footwork First: How Carlos Alcaraz Built Elite Movement and Balance

Family, Trust, and the Right Role: Behind Alcaraz’s Support System

How Carlos Alcaraz Developed One of the Best Drop Shots in the Game

Daily Discipline and Turning a Serve Weakness Into a Weapon

How Carlos Alcaraz Learned Volleys: Drills, Transition Skills, and Net Instincts

Visual Reactivity & Footwork Drills That Built Alcaraz’s Anticipation

Transitional Net Drill: Baseline vs. Net Point Play

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Watching Alcaraz as a Kid: Early Anticipation and Footwork That Stood Out

Return Positioning: How Young Carlos Alcaraz Learned to Attack and Adapt

How Carlos Alcaraz Built His Forehand – Grip, Rotation, and Natural Feel

Consistency Drills: How Carlos Alcaraz Learned Patience, Endurance, and Control

How Carlos Alcaraz was Taught the Backhand Slice as a Junior

High-Energy Coaching & the Power of the Practice Wall

Early Signs of Greatness: What Made Young Carlos Alcaraz Special

How Carlos Alcaraz Learned to Thrive Under Pressure with Match-Like Drills

Building Carlos Alcaraz’s Serve: Drills, Tools & Early Challenges

The Sacrifices and Quiet Heartbreak of Letting a Future Champion Go

How Carlos Alcaraz Built His Backhand — With Baseball Bats and Wrist Speed

How Carlos Alcaraz Learned to Trick Opponents With Disguise, Slice & Drop Shots

Guiding a Tennis Prodigy Without Clipping His Wings

Footwork First: How Carlos Alcaraz Built Elite Movement and Balance

Family, Trust, and the Right Role: Behind Alcaraz’s Support System

How Carlos Alcaraz Developed One of the Best Drop Shots in the Game

Daily Discipline and Turning a Serve Weakness Into a Weapon

How Carlos Alcaraz Learned Volleys: Drills, Transition Skills, and Net Instincts

Visual Reactivity & Footwork Drills That Built Alcaraz’s Anticipation

Transitional Net Drill: Baseline vs. Net Point Play

Watching Alcaraz as a Kid: Early Anticipation and Footwork That Stood Out

Return Positioning: How Young Carlos Alcaraz Learned to Attack and Adapt

How Carlos Alcaraz Built His Forehand – Grip, Rotation, and Natural Feel

Consistency Drills: How Carlos Alcaraz Learned Patience, Endurance, and Control

How Carlos Alcaraz was Taught the Backhand Slice as a Junior

High-Energy Coaching & the Power of the Practice Wall

Early Signs of Greatness: What Made Young Carlos Alcaraz Special

How Carlos Alcaraz Learned to Thrive Under Pressure with Match-Like Drills

Building Carlos Alcaraz’s Serve: Drills, Tools & Early Challenges

The Sacrifices and Quiet Heartbreak of Letting a Future Champion Go

How Carlos Alcaraz Built His Backhand — With Baseball Bats and Wrist Speed

How Carlos Alcaraz Learned to Trick Opponents With Disguise, Slice & Drop Shots

Guiding a Tennis Prodigy Without Clipping His Wings

Footwork First: How Carlos Alcaraz Built Elite Movement and Balance

Family, Trust, and the Right Role: Behind Alcaraz’s Support System

How Carlos Alcaraz Developed One of the Best Drop Shots in the Game

Daily Discipline and Turning a Serve Weakness Into a Weapon

How Carlos Alcaraz Learned Volleys: Drills, Transition Skills, and Net Instincts

Visual Reactivity & Footwork Drills That Built Alcaraz’s Anticipation

Transitional Net Drill: Baseline vs. Net Point Play