Backhand Progressions & Footwork From Gauff’s Coach

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Coco Gauff’s junior coach shares backhand progression drills focusing on takeback, footwork, hip release, and avoiding right-hand dominance in young players.

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Teaching the Volley and Transition Play to Beginners
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Creating a Fun, Disciplined Tennis Training Environment
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The Importance of Doubles for Junior Tennis Players
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2 v 1 Drill Used by Coco Gauff and Sloane Stephens
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Backhand Rotation & Recovery: Footwork Patterns that Flow
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Backhand Rotation & Recovery: Footwork Patterns that Flow

Drill Progressions for 6–8 Year Old Tennis Players
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Teaching the Serve to a 6-Year-Old Beginner Player
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How Djokovic and Nadal Improve Technically After 30
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Range of Motion, Timing & Player Development
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Range of Motion, Timing & Player Development

Lessons From Macci, Bollettieri & Richard Williams
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Sly Black’s Journey: From Jamaica to Coaching Legends
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Teaching the Forehand to 5–6 Year Old Beginners
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Backhand Fundamentals for Beginners to Intermediate
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Powerful Groundstrokes: Freedom, Timing & Breathing
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Coco Gauff’s Adjustment Step Drills for Footwork Mastery
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Transition Footwork & Drills Used by Coco Gauff
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Creating a Champion: Choosing the Right Coach
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Teaching Groundstrokes to Beginners
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Developing Coco Gauff’s Serve from a Young Age
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