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Tactics · 5 min read
The Serve +1: win the point in two shots
Most club points are decided by the first two shots. Here's how intermediate and advanced players plan them.
Technique · 6 min read
Heavier topspin on your forehand without more effort
Spin comes from racquet path and relaxed wrists, not muscle. Three fixes I give every advanced junior.
Drills · 4 min read
Your split step is late — here's how to fix it
Most players split when the ball crosses the net. The best players split as their opponent makes contact.
Technique · 5 min read
Returning big serves: shorten, block, recover
Against 180 km/h serves, a full swing loses. Use the pro's compact return instead.
Mindset · 4 min read
Playing big points: the 15-second routine
Tight at 30–40? A simple between-points routine used on tour resets your nerves.
Drills · 4 min read
Finish at the net: compact volleys that stick
Getting passed at net? Your volley is probably too big. Shorter, firmer, forward.