
Explore outrageous and spectacular shots that pros hit on their first tries in major tournaments, and learn how to practice these shots on your own to improve your game.
Analyze Roger Federer's cross-court forehand to the open court, a high, dipping angled shot finished with precise footwork and a net-approach sequence in the 2004 US Open final.
Observe Roger Federer's swing: drop the racquet low for a powerful whip, then whip around the ball and finish across the body with a signature shoulder-low follow-through.
Position four cones to map the shot: jump step, contact with the ball, first bounce, and second bounce, to ensure the proper angle.
Practice replicating the Roger Federer on-court shot from the US Open by mastering the jump step, left-right footwork, chest-high toss, and targeted aim beyond the cone.
Practice the dip and spin by using a jump step, left-right footwork, and a controlled toss to generate upward spin over the net without chasing pace.
Practice the short-angle shot from the right side, landing short of the cone. Spin shapes where the ball lands, and tiny differences in landing force your opponent to run farther.
Explore Federer's high backhand cross-court winner from the 2010 final, highlighting the tight angle, wrist wrap, and the jump, cross over, and plant sequence that drives through contact.
Analyze Roger's swing: jump step, leftward movement, ready position, shoulder coil, and explosive full extension with the chest open toward the court.
Set up the shot with three cones: the jump step starting left, the contact point outside the doubles alley at chin height, and the landing point, aiming to get close.
Learn Roger Federer's backhand with a jump step, shoulder-to-chin contact, high racket, knee bend, and full extension, using precise footwork and a controlled toss to drive power.
Practices the shot through multiple attempts, refining toss height and contact at shoulder chin level. Refine full extension and get airborne to improve accuracy and power.
Explore Roger Federer’s backhand technique, emphasizing a forward push and a jump to drive the ball through the court; practice builds consistency and delivers a leg workout.
Explore Roger Federer’s decisive shot technique: a relaxed, ambiguous return that knifes the ball deep, leaving Berdych guessing and out of position.
Examine Roger Federer's footwork on the return of the serve, including landing on the left and pushing back into court, followed by crossover steps, shuffles, and stepping into the drop shot.
Explore Roger Federer's swing, highlighting high ball trajectory, backspin and side spin, flush contact at center, and a finish with arms back behind the body.
Learn the shot setup through cone-guided footwork: move left, plant the left foot, step in with the right for the drop shot, and land in the target.
Learn Roger Federer's drop shot from a return of serve, highlighting deception from a single racket position, precise footwork, hip-height contact, and heavy backspin that keeps the ball in play.
Practice the high contact shot to generate backspin and a soft landing in the green zone, using precise frame, shuffle steps, and targeted footwork to keep the ball in play.
Explore the challenges of replicating Roger Federer's extreme spin shot, noting its drop and backward tail and the need to focus on contact and a severe slice, sometimes without footwork.
In a match-point moment, Andy Murray runs around his backhand to execute a perfectly placed inside-out forehand drop shot that tails off the court, sealing the point.
Master the footwork for an inside-out slice: sprint around the backhand, shuffle left, dip low, and drive the ball for an extreme angle and spin.
Explore how to disguise a forehand to set up a drop shot, finishing with a last-second scoop and pinpoint accuracy through an inside-out swing.
Set up the shot with four cones to guide a jump step, around-the-cone movement, the contact point, and where the ball lands for precise shot execution.
practice a deceptive drop shot by tracing murray's footwork, shuffles, and contact point with cones and masking tape, then integrate toss and run to master the shot.
Practice footwork and shot execution to attempt the shot with precise lift and height, using the cone as a target and repeating attempts to gauge accuracy.
Practice a difficult drop shot by targeting a cone's sweet spot, using extreme slice and precise height to drop inside the cone, while refining spin and success rate.
Master your tennis game in no time with this course from Philip Jurjeu our lead instructor at Tennis Unlocked. Philip shares 20 years of teaching experience to help you advance your skills and give back to the game that gave him so much.
These bite-sized lessons focus on only what’s most important to help you improve and see immediate results on the court. Philip not only covers specific techniques and strategies for all essential strokes, but also how to develop the skills and focus them on the court.
The course will help you:
Master the fundamentals and improve every shot in your game including forehand, backhand, serve, volley, overhead, tweener, drop shot, and more
Understand best practices for racket grips, body positioning, and when specific shots are most effectively played
Identify the secrets of tour professionals signature shots
Learn how to practice & set-up shots on your own with no partner needed.
Apply these signature shots keep your opponents off balance and unable to guess what you will do next
Practice footwork & positioning
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