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By on April 13, 2015 in Tips

Overhead

04/13/2015 | Written by: uspta


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Description: USPTA Elite Professional Mark Bey shares insight on how to use better footwork to get in position for overheads. Listen to the analogies he uses to describe the footwork.

Tip:

The overhead is such a fun shot to hit, but often overlooked and under practiced. How many times have you seen your students play a great point coming in but miss an easy overhead? We’ve all been there.

The overhead needs to part of every practice along with the volleys, even if it’s only for a few minutes. Some of your players might prefer to focus on the groundstrokes and serves throughout lessons; however, the net game should not be neglected.

This week we have USPTA Elite Professional Mark Bey with a a few tips on the overhead. Check out what he has to say about footwork, preparation and throwing.

Watch more videos on the overhead on TennisResources.com. Simply type “overhead” in the Quick Search or choose the Advanced Search on the upper left-hand corner and select Overhead under the Specific shots category. Watch tips, lessons and drills on your computer, laptop or iPhone whether you are at home, on the court or on the road.

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