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1. Introduction
In this introduction, you will learn a bit about Paul and his coaching career. Keep watching his courses to find out more about the commonalities between the all time greats, and what you can do to maximize your game.
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2. Backhand Slice
The backhand slice stroke in tennis is a wonderful stroke to change up the rhythm of the game and to play effective, neutralizing shots from defensive situations. As Paul says, the backhand slice is not always a defensive shot and can actually be used in many different situations. Check out this lesson to learn from one of the greatest coaches and get that backhand slice where you want it to be.
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3. Backhand Slice: Baseline Drill
Improve your backhand slice with this specific drill from Paul Annacone, called the basline drill.
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4. Drop Shot
The drop shot might be the most underused shot in tennis, but it is actually the most misused shot in tennis. Paul coaches us on how to know when to use and properly execute the drop shot. This just might be the shot that gives you that winning point in your next match!
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5. Introduction to Groundstrokes
The forehand and the backhand are the foundation of your tennis game. In this lesson, Paul will give an introduction to groundstrokes and the necessary elements to be successful in your forehand and backhand shots.
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6. Drill 1: Stealing your Opponent's Time
In this lesson, Paul explains how to steal your opponent’s time using a cross court pattern, with a finish down the line. He demonstrates a drill to practice this technique, and shows you exactly what you want to be doing and where you want to place the ball.
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7. Drill 2: Rally Tolerance
Rally tolerance is an essential part of being a successful tennis player. In this lesson, Paul discusses the ability to stay in neutral until you can get on the offense. He will walk you through a drill that will teach you this patience and how to set yourself up to be offensive.
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8. Drill 3: Rally Tolerance with Targets
Once you have the patience to stay in neutral, then you need to learn how to hit targets in order to get on the offensive. In this lesson, Paul will take you through a drill that will help you to increase your patience and to really zero in on the target when you go on the offensive.
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9. Drill 4: Backhand Rally Tolerance
Being able to hit your backhand shot deep in the court will give you the patience and opportunity to create offense. In this lesson, Paul covers a drill that will help you work on your rally tolerance from the backhand corner.
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10. Drill 5: Backhand Rally with Targets
Backhand rally tolerance sets you up to be offensive. In this lesson, Paul will show you how to use your backhand rally tolerance to create the opportunity to hit a big forehand to finish out a point.
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11. Drill 6: Short Chip Crosscourt
In this lesson, Paul will show you how to use a short chip cross court shot to set yourself up for a finishing shot. This drill will help you to practice rally tolerance, as well as the short chip and big finish.
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