Course Content
Theory Section
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Introduction
1 – Grip
2 – Backswing/Coiling
4 – Legs
5 – Extension to Contact
6 – Contact Point
7 – Uncoiling the Body Weight into the Ball
8 – Balance
9 – Use of the Non-Hitting Arm
10 – Follow Through
11 – Positioning/Ball Rotation
12 – Open Stance
13 – Closed Stance
14 – Alignment with the Ball
15 – Distance to the Ball
Theory Test
Video Section
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1-Handed Videos
Stroke Progressions (Slice Backhand)
Basic Footwork Progressions
Intensity Footwork
Patterns Change of Depth and Direction (Slice Backhand)
Consistency
Completion
Video Test
One-handed Backhand Corrections – Methodology and Videos

15 - Distance to the Ball

THEORY SECTION

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  • Use small adjustment steps to find the optimal distance to the ball
  • Avoid being too close (jammed) or too far (overreaching)
  • Work on feeling the correct spacing for both high and low balls

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