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First Things First:
Dead Hands

by Jim McLennan

Despite the differences in Connor's and Agassi's grips and swing patterns, notice the similarity of their hand position during the initial turn.
So, you are on the baseline, waiting in an excellent ready position. And to digress, this ready position allows you to move quickly, easily, and effortlessly to the ball. And now you see the ball coming to the forehand side, what occurs? What is your first move?

From the previous article you know (and have been practicing I hope), this first move is a simple, economical turn. Initiated with the knees, the hips and shoulders turn as one, the head remains still, posture unchanged, vision unbroken, impeccable balance, poised, picture perfect. And you cannot practice this turn enough, nor can you ever stop perfecting it.

This perfect turn is the key to your entire game, forehands, backhands, volleys, serves, overheads - it will always start with the turn.

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by Jim McLennan

Learn the secret to the quickest start to the ball, and the secret to effortless movement about the court. 

Includes footage of Stefan Edberg, one of the quickest and most graceful of all the professionals.

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Learn pattern movements to the volleys, groundstrokes, and split step reactions. Rehearse explosive starts, gliding movements, and build your aerobic endurance. If you are serious about improving your tennis, footwork is the key.

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