Woman stepping in to hit a low forehand during a recreational doubles game on an outdoor court

If I Were Your Coach: 5 Drills to Break Through 4.0

Summary

Cam Luhring’s ‘If I Were Your Coach’ gives 4.0 players five focus skills: a reliable aggressive backhand drive, topspin forehand third-shot drop for shape into the kitchen, resets to neutralize pressure in transition, smarter speed-up selection, and the remaining drill focus from the video. Treat them as a curriculum, not one-off tips.

Key takeaways

  • BH drive you can trust
  • Topspin FH third for shape
  • Resets through transition
  • Speed-up selection discipline

Action items

  • Week plan: one skill per session
  • Measurable: BH drive in % to a target
  • Thirds: only topspin FH drops for 15 min
  • Games: pre-declare speed-up rules

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