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THE CONTACT FOOT

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  It turns out that power and timing come from the same source and can be utilised through a single simple to use technique - The Contact Foot

THE LINE

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  The most important Line in tennis is the line from your head to your contact foot.

THE SPIN FUNDAMENTAL

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Spin is one of my three tennis fundamentals, and in this video, we look at both topspin and underspin and uncover a simple method to teach both spins easily

THE VOLLEY

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The Volley is the most misunderstood shot in tennis. Here are my steps to master and understand the volley better.

THE PROBLEM WITH PRACTICE

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So many players are finding that under the spotlight of an actual match, all their pre-tournament preparation seems to amount to nothing. Are we approaching "practice" all wrong?

THE BOXING JAB FOR TENNIS

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The cross-court ground-stroke in tennis is the equivalent of the boxing jab. It's used as a stepping stone for other, more offensive shots and is also the best direction to defend.

THE TASK V EGO TENNIS MINDSET

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Successful coaching requires the coach to understand the students and what motivates them. This video explains two forms of motivation and their strengths and weaknesses.  We look at the Task and ego-motivated mindsets and how they affect the player in practice and in competition.