Doubles players crouched in a ready position at the net as the ball comes over, seen from behind an opponent

Literally the note I give more than anything

Summary

Troy Akin says the coaching note he gives more than anything isn’t about fundamentals, technique or strategy. It’s: use your legs. Bend at the knees, not at the back.

It’s a short reminder that posture drives almost everything else.

Key takeaways

  • Use your legs
  • Bend at the knees, not at the back
  • Posture affects every shot

Action items

  • Check your posture on dinks for one game
  • Have a partner call out when you bend at the back
  • Do a few minutes of low-stance dink reps

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