Transition to Net: Defensive Volleys, Approach Shots & Court Positioning

Learn to defend the line, choose the right approach and position at net to limit passing options and control the next volley.

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25 videos4hr 30min

Backhand Drills: Building the Backhand Shield

Backhand Drills: Building the Backhand Shield

4 Ways to Transition to the Net: Choosing the Right Shot

4 Ways to Transition to the Net: Choosing the Right Shot

Shoulder-to-Shoulder Volley Technique: Make the Ball Skid

Shoulder-to-Shoulder Volley Technique: Make the Ball Skid

Reactive Volley Drill: Faster Reactions, Movement & Net Skills

Reactive Volley Drill: Faster Reactions, Movement & Net Skills

Half-Volley Technique: Transition from Defense to Attack

Half-Volley Technique: Transition from Defense to Attack

The Plus/Minus 5 Game: Smarter Shot Selection & Point Construction

The Plus/Minus 5 Game: Smarter Shot Selection & Point Construction

Inside Roger Federer’s Team: What Made Him Great

Inside Roger Federer’s Team: What Made Him Great

The Time Game: Recognizing When to Attack & Finish the Point

The Time Game: Recognizing When to Attack & Finish the Point

The Spoon Drill: Improve Spacing, Contact & Swing Path

The Spoon Drill: Improve Spacing, Contact & Swing Path

3/4 Serving Game: Serve +1, Return +1 & Playing at Speed

3/4 Serving Game: Serve +1, Return +1 & Playing at Speed

Split-Lunge and Crisscross Volley Drill

Split-Lunge and Crisscross Volley Drill

Serve Accuracy: Hit Your Spots, Measure Results & Build Serve IQ

Serve Accuracy: Hit Your Spots, Measure Results & Build Serve IQ

Generate & Dominate: Building a Game That Forces the Opponent Back

Generate & Dominate: Building a Game That Forces the Opponent Back

Serve Power Progressions: Building Leg Drive, Extension & a Lively Arm

Serve Power Progressions: Building Leg Drive, Extension & a Lively Arm

What Makes a Great Player & a Great Coach

What Makes a Great Player & a Great Coach

Overhead & Smash Progressions: Scissor Kick, Movement & Direction

Overhead & Smash Progressions: Scissor Kick, Movement & Direction

Tennis Warm-Up Drills: Reactions, Movement & Explosive Power

Tennis Warm-Up Drills: Reactions, Movement & Explosive Power

Serve Plus One - Using the Serve to Dictate Patterns of Play

Serve Plus One - Using the Serve to Dictate Patterns of Play

Kick Serve Progressions: Build Spin, Shape & a Second-Serve Weapon

Kick Serve Progressions: Build Spin, Shape & a Second-Serve Weapon

Player Development Philosophy: Reverse Engineer Winning & Build Weapons

Player Development Philosophy: Reverse Engineer Winning & Build Weapons

What I Learned from the Greats — and What I’d Change About My Own Career

What I Learned from the Greats — and What I’d Change About My Own Career

Lessons from Tony Roche: Hard Work, Simplicity & Getting Better Every Day

Lessons from Tony Roche: Hard Work, Simplicity & Getting Better Every Day

Luke Bourgeois’ Story: From Junior Champion to Pro Player & World-Class Coach

Luke Bourgeois’ Story: From Junior Champion to Pro Player & World-Class Coach

Eightball Serve Drill: 8 Balls to Hold Serve & Manage the Score

Eightball Serve Drill: 8 Balls to Hold Serve & Manage the Score

Return of Serve Drills: Absorb & Redirect Pace with a Compact Swing

Return of Serve Drills: Absorb & Redirect Pace with a Compact Swing

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Transitions, Patterns and Approaching The Net

Transitions, Patterns and Approaching The Net

Transition To The Net

Transition To The Net

Transition Footwork & Drills Used by Coco Gauff

Transition Footwork & Drills Used by Coco Gauff

Covering the Net

Covering the Net

Todd Widom & Pierre Arnold

Low Forehand Approach Shot

Low Forehand Approach Shot

Todd Widom & Pierre Arnold

Open Stance Forehand Transition

Open Stance Forehand Transition

Todd Widom & Pierre Arnold

Serve and Volley Transition

Serve and Volley Transition

Todd Widom & Pierre Arnold

Backhand Transition Approach Shots

Backhand Transition Approach Shots

Todd Widom & Pierre Arnold

High Ball Transition

High Ball Transition

Todd Widom & Pierre Arnold

Transition Introduction: When to Transition to the Net

Transition Introduction: When to Transition to the Net

Todd Widom & Pierre Arnold

Net Transition & Passing Shot Drill

Net Transition & Passing Shot Drill

Serve & Volley Tactics: Use This Surprise Play to Break Opponents’ Rhythm

Serve & Volley Tactics: Use This Surprise Play to Break Opponents’ Rhythm

Approaching the Backhand: The Second Most Effective Strategy in Tennis

Approaching the Backhand: The Second Most Effective Strategy in Tennis

Continuous Approach & Volley Transition Drill

Continuous Approach & Volley Transition Drill

Transition Split: Move Efficiently from the Baseline to the Net

Transition Split: Move Efficiently from the Baseline to the Net

4 Ways to Transition to the Net: Choosing the Right Shot

4 Ways to Transition to the Net: Choosing the Right Shot