2021 USPTA WC Seminar Package

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Transition (Approach)

Transition footwork

By on November 13, 2018 in

Great footwork in tennis is paramount to success and in this episode, USPTA Professional and former top 100 ATP player Jeff Salzenstein will teach you four different footwork patterns to help you get to the net faster and more efficiently. Watch as he analyzes a player’s footwork technique before demonstrating simple changes that shed time and effort off her net approach. It’s simple changes like this that can save you energy for later in the match, and that alone could set you apart from your opponent when it comes to that final point.

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The art of approaching 2

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In this episode, USPTA Elite Professional Mark Bey continues his focus on the approach shot by offering more insights and drills covering the strategies for players looking to master the art of approaching the net. Serving and volleying, inside-in and inside-out shots, dropshots and more are covered to further develop the skills of approaching the net and finishing off the point and your opponent.

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The art of approaching

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In today’s tennis, most of the points are won from the baseline, often after long, energy-sapping rallies. This makes knowing how and when to approach the net to end points sooner all the more important during the course of a match. In this episode, USPTA Elite Professional Mark Bey focuses on approach patterns and the essential footwork technique critical for success. If coming to the net is an area where you lack confidence, or something you just want to add to your arsenal, this video is a must-have! In this video you will learn the skills and technique needed when approaching the net, including the “slice backhand approach,” “left foot or right foot,” and “ripping through the sidelines” drills.

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Get to the net

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This episode of “On Court with USPTA” will show you how to get to the net off the approach and off of your opponent’s second serve. USPTA Professional and Grand Slam champion Hank Pfister will give you tips and share with you some of his secrets to help you master this skill. If you are a serve-and-volleyer, you should get to the net at every opportunity. The key is to remember that you are not trying to hit a winner when you come in. Learn how to approach, where to hit the volley and where to stand on your opponent’s second serve to maintain the offensive while keeping your opponent guessing. In this video, you will learn the backhand slice technique and where to hit the approach shot based on your court position. You will also discover where to stand when coming in off the second serve, the technique for the backswing, and where to direct the ball.

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