How to Improve Tennis Technique Without Overthinking

Good technique is not rigid. It’s fluid, adaptable, and in many ways, unique to the individual. Every human is proportioned differently: different heights, weights, limb lengths, flexibility, and strength. 

A player at Hernan’s level has already developed many fundamental qualities of a good player. He moves well, tracks the ball well, and understands basic court positioning. 

The key is keeping his mind calm during the learning process, helping him realize a great backhand is already within him.

The Truth About Getting Better at Tennis

Everyone wants to improve, that's no secret. The truth is, so many players struggle with tension in their body and swing.

Take Hernan Garcia, for example, he quit tennis when he was 14 years old. Now he's getting back into the sport, with Chris Canady, to break through his fears and help him to improve his game.

How to Master the Wide Tennis Ball

Do you feel like no matter how hard you try, you’re always left weak and out of position whenever your opponent pulls you wide? 

Getting forced out wide creates two major problems:

1️⃣ Open Court Vulnerability - Being pulled wide exposes an open court for your opponent to exploit.

2️⃣ Lack of Balance and Power - Since you are forced to hit on the run, players often lose your normal foundation for power.

In this video, Chris discusses two key objectives to focus on: 

1️⃣ Keeping the ball in play

2️⃣ Recovering positions