Chris discusses antiquated techniques and tactics that are sadly--frequently--being taught around the US and the world.
On the show, Chris shares his insight and experience on the following topics:
--Chris discusses how he builds the modern elastic forehand and how most coaches and clubs are forcing kids to be too stiff and linear
--Why the forehand is the most important shot to develop in the game
--Why finishing lower is better than finishing higher
--How Red Orange Green (ROG) programs create stiff forehands and backhands
--Why the game has become more airborne and should be taught as such
--Mistakes in the two handed backhand technical development process
--Open stance versus closed stance development
--Major serve flaws in teaching around the US
--Outdated tactical patterns and strategy
--Why teaching all players to go to the net and attack forwards is wrong
--Why and how Spain and France excel at junior development at the grassroots broad-base level
--Why most high school JV and Varsity players across the US have terrible footwork and technique
--The main reasons our lower level American players have poor technique and footwork
And more!
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