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Effortless Forehand POWER w/lower body rotation
Ready to upgrade your own forehand? Grab the free step-by-step forehand action plan to get started: http://www.forehandactionplan.com It's a problem faced by almost EVERY recreational player's forehand -
THANK YOU for 10 Years on YouTube!
10 Year Anniversary Bundle: https://essentialtennisvideos.com/10years Thank you SO much for all your views, likes, comments, and other engagement over the last 10 years. We're incredibly grateful for your
2 vs 1 Crosscourt PART 1 (Forehand) – Baseline Point Play
Ready for Part 2? Catch the next video here: https://youtu.be/J1mg2Bpq5r0 The rules are simple... Forehand crosscourt baseline rally - the single player can change direction at any time,
Kevin & Megan’s Wisconsin TEST (pronouncing city names)
It's been a little over a year since Kevin & Megan moved to Wisconsin and joined the ET family. They've endured some harsh winters, but how well can
Federer’s 7 KEYS for Mental Toughness
Every player wants great technique - but it's USELESS if your mental state breaks down. Fortunately for us all, Federer shared his TOP 7 keys for mental toughness
Over and Back CHALLENGE (touch shot game)
Ian defends his touch shot title in the latest Essential Tennis competition: the Over and Back Challenge. The object of the game is simple - in the fewest
Next step for HUGE tennis improvement?
Whether you're a more casual player or intensely working on the next element of your game, there's one thing we all want: improvement. Regardless of your style, here
SLICE Takeback / Wrist Rotation (backhand tips)
Having some trouble with your backhand slice or drive? In this double lesson Ian and Kevin cover the BEST backhand slice takeback position and how to properly incorporate
Vertical SERVE Solution (how to power up your serve)
Ready to hit the court and get to work? Grab your free PDF action plan here: http://www.serveactionplan.com One of our recent students was severely limiting himself with a
The ULTIMATE Defender Game – competitive point play
Ian, Kevin and Megan face off and take their shot at being the ULTIMATE defender in this competitive baseline game. Who's play style falls apart in a defensive
Backhand Volley Swing Path (tennis lesson)
Our recent student was having some trouble with a tight, choppy and unreliable backhand volley (maybe that sounds familiar). Here's how we helped her adjust her contact point
Serve Plus ONE – tennis singles strategy lesson
Having a GREAT serve isn't enough if you don't know how to capitalize on your opponent's return. Here are 4 tactical scenarios to help you turn that "Serve


