We have all experienced this situation: struggling to defend a deep ball, getting it back however possible, and then receiving a shorter ball to the backhand. That is the signal to attack and turn the point around. This drill recreates that exact situation to automate the defense-to-attack sequence with a penetrating backhand slice. […]

This drill improves the backhand slice by emphasizing preparation and movement quality. Good upper-body rotation and quick recovery are the foundations of a reliable, penetrating backhand slice, even under pressure. The objective is to automate backhand-slice preparation when moving out to a wide ball while practicing a dynamic recovery to the center in order to […]

Today we are focusing on an aspect of the game that is too often overlooked: using the full depth of the court. Beginners and advanced players alike often think about moving an opponent from side to side but forget to move them forward and back. Yet controlling depth means disrupting an opponent without taking unnecessary risks. Among the shots that make this possible, […]