Back To Basics: The Overhead

About this episode

This episode explores the overhead shot in tennis, discussing its mechanics, mental challenges, and necessary drills for improvement.

This episode is a deep dive into the overhead, one of the most avoided and undercoached shots in tennis. Steve and Dave break down the mechanics, the mental barriers, and the drills needed to build confidence and competency at the net, making the case that without a reliable overhead, a player's entire net game is compromised. The conversation covers everything from grip, swing path, and the quarterback position, to situational drills and the optical illusions that cause players to move too s...

People in this episode

Hosts: Steve, Dave

Topics covered

• overhead shot
• tennis mechanics
• mental barriers
• drills
• net game

Keywords

• overhead
• tennis
• mechanics
• drills
• net game
• confidence
• swing path

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