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hi! I am a beginner coach, so need help! coaching a men around 45, he has trouble of understanding where the ball will land. he does backswing to early, to late, focusing to much on the ball and having trouble with footwork. any drills to make it easier to understand where the ball will land and how to prepare for it? thank you

Ekaterina GribCoach, Russia

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Richard Coach, United States of America

Experience is the answer. Those that have played other sports have an advantage doing this. Hit flat, topspin and underspin to the student so they see what the ball might do, pointing out the attitude of your racquet when doing so.

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