Nadal has had much success over the years against Federer despite being (debatably) the less gifted player. In today’s lesson, Brady demonstrates a simple strategy that Rafa routinely employs against Roger that gives him fits over the years.
The “tweener” volley is more of a quick reflex than anything else–it requires a fast reaction just to get strings on the ball and technique is just secondary. In today’s daily lesson, Brady demonstrates this fun and challenging shot.
The “tweener” might be the flashiest shot in all of tennis, but it can really come in handy when you’re chasing down a tough lob. In today’s daily lesson, Brady demonstrates how he executes a “tweener” to perfection.
The drop shot is an effective shot at all levels of the game…but what if you want to add a little flashiness to your drop shot? Find out how in today’s lesson with Brady.
The drop shot serve is a relatively new shot that is being utilized at the pro level. Learn how to use this fun yet flashy shot in today’s lesson with Brady.
Having a proper contact point on your serve is vital, especially on the flat serve. In today’s lesson, find out how to find the perfect contact point on your big flat serve.
Having the ability to hit a modern forehand seems to be on everyone’s list, but many do not know how to properly aim it. In today’s lesson, Brady demonstrates how to effectively aim a modern forehand.
Where should you be looking at the moment you make contact with the tennis ball. You might be surprised at what the majority of the pros do. In today’s lesson, Brady discusses where your eyes should be focused when hitting both a groundstroke and a volley.
Exactly how close should you be when you make contact with the ball? Actually, it depends, even at the pro level. In today’s lesson, Brady discusses if your elbow should be bent on your groundstrokes and volleys when you make contact with the tennis ball.
The half-volley is a shot that you’d rather avoid, but your opponent has forced the issue. In today’s lesson, Brady demonstrates how he executes both his forehand and backhand half-volleys to perfection.
Many players consider the high backhand volley to be one of the toughest shots in the game. In today’s lesson, Brady demonstrates how he maintains his technique on this difficult ball.
Sometimes your opponent will just rocket a ball at you when you’re at the net–and you’ve got to act fast. In today’s lesson, Brady demonstrates how to deal with this difficult volley by using your opponent’s pace against them.
No two shots are exactly alike and this is certainly the case when it comes to the volley. In today’s lesson, Brady demonstrates how in certain circumstances, “gliding” through your volley can be the right play.
Being able to hit a ball on the rise can be especially useful when you want to approach the net, as it provides many more opportunities to do so. In today’s lesson, Brady demonstrates when and how to take the ball early to attack the net and get put-away volleys.
Picking the correct target for your approach shot can be tricky for some players. In today’s lesson, Brady breaks down what options you have on your approach shot based on the incoming ball.
Approaching on the backhand side may feel like daunting task, but if you keep things simple you can set yourself up for a manageable volley. In today’s lesson, Brady demonstrates a couple ways to attack the net off your backhand.
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