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Tennis Tips and Techniques
Rating: 3.6 out of 5(2 ratings)
14 students

Tennis Tips and Techniques

Featuring Coach Ryan Redondo
Created bySport Videos
Last updated 12/2018
English
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What you'll learn

  • Students will be able to enjoy the great game of tennis by playing at a more consistent skill level.
  • They will understand how to play numerous different shots and various tennis strategies.
  • Identify areas weakness in your game and learn to improve on them
  • Become better at multiple different shots.

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Course content

1 section • 11 lectures • 1h 16m total length

  • Introduction0:43

    Coach Ryan Redondo introduces tennis tips and techniques to help beginner to intermediate players improve their game.

  • Set Position and Timing7:58

    Set your stance with feet wider than hips, back straight, and head still above your core; catch the ball to time your shot with the racquet head as your hand.

  • The Forehand Technique9:22

    Master the forehand by turning your core from a solid stance to initiate a small racket head up loop, then practice a six-ball contact drill with weight transfer and follow-through.

  • The Backhand Technique13:11

    Master the backhand by turning your core, stepping in, catching the ball with the racquet head up, and extending through six balls for both two-handed and one-handed strokes.

  • Setting up a Line Shot4:41

    Learn to set up the line on both forehand and backhand to hit any shot—up the line, cross court, angle, or lob—disguised for consistency and higher level tennis.

  • Summarizing Ground Stroke Play6:10

    Observe the ready position and setup of ground strokes, then learn to disguise the ball and strike the line to hit cross court or up the line.

  • The Volley10:17

    Master the two-step volley with a stable stance, outside leg setup, and hammering the nail technique, then execute a quick 1-2 split to reach and finish at the net.

  • The Overhead Shot5:22

    Learn the overhead shot fundamentals: keep the elbow up, track and catch the ball, and drive the racket from a stepping back, throwing motion to hit at the peak.

  • The Serve9:31

    Master a relaxed, balanced serve with a continental grip and a slight diagonal stance, toss the arm first, then explode upward and throw the racquet.

  • The Return of Serve8:37

    Learn to return a serve with an open stance, turn your core, and step in, using compact swings to center of the court on first serves and angle second serve.

  • Closing Comments and Credits0:39

    Learn tips on how to set up for the ball, how to prepare and execute, and push your tennis game to the next level.

Requirements

  • There are no prerequisites required. Students would just need a racquet, tennis balls, court and another player to practice the drills.

Description

Elevate your tennis game to new heights with the guidance of Coach Ryan Redondo. This experienced coach imparts a wealth of tips and techniques to help you cultivate a consistent and dependable playing style. The video covers a range of essential topics, including Set Position and Timing, Forehand and Backhand Techniques, Mastering the Line Shot, Volleying, Overhead Shots, Serving, and Return of Serve. This comprehensive video serves as an invaluable training resource for dedicated tennis players and coaches alike. The total runtime is 77 minutes.

About the Coach: Ryan Redondo holds the position of Director of Tennis and serves as the Head Coach for Men's Tennis at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California. He has been honored as the West Coast Conference Coach of the Year for the 2012-13 and 2015-16 seasons. Redondo's coaching prowess has led two players into the national top 25 and secured their spots in the ITA Fall National Championships. Additionally, he has contributed to the development of younger players as a United States Tennis Association (USTA) Northern California Junior Team Coach since 2010. Prior to joining Pacific, Ryan spent three years as an assistant coach alongside Gene Carswell at San Diego State. He also boasts a two-year professional playing career on the USTA, ITF, and ATP tours, and during his time at San Diego State University, he earned the distinction of being a two-time All-American player.

Who this course is for:

  • Tennis coaches and players of any skill level would benefit from this course.

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