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Uploaded by on Oct 20, 2011

http://www.essentialtennis.com I love seeing recreational tennis players taking the initiative to practice on their own by using a backboard or hitting wall but it drives me CRAZY to see them making the same mistakes over and over again. In this video I outline the three big mistakes that rec players make while spending time hitting against a backboard, why they're so destructive to your tennis game, and also what you should be doing instead so that you can make the best use of your time and effort. Stop making those three mistakes and start practicing with a purpose so that you can improve more quickly!

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  • Love your Stick It Wear?! :-) and i love to practice against the wall as well. I often do just one bounce, because it makes me quicker in my reactions and feet. Thanks for posting this great video.

  • @sixftlion Thanks for watching, Suzanna!

  • never thought of 2 bounces, what a great tip, thanks!

  • @karv22 You're welcome :)

  • Ian--this is great content. I love the target idea and using the two bounce rule. You are doing a fantastic job with your online videos!

  • @MindsetForSports Thank you, I appreciate it!

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  • This was my favorite lesson yet. I love playing with the backboard but I never seemed to improve as much. The advice and tips makes so much sense. It should definitely increase my focus. Also, the two bounce rule just seems to make so much sense haha.

  • Ian, thank you, good points. I love your videos, all of them.

    could you please show how to practice split step using the wall?

  • I really want a backboard to practise against but none of my local clubs have any, I wish I lived in america :(

  • Thnx for the tips...

    Quick question. Can you also put targets on the left and right side of the wall ?

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