Dinosaur (Outdated) Technique and Tactics That Should Go Extinct - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 63

Chris discusses antiquated techniques and tactics that are sadly--frequently--being taught around the US and the world. On the show, Chris shares his insight and experience on the following topics: --Chris discusses how he builds the modern elastic forehand and how most coaches and clubs are forcing kids to be too stiff and linear --Why the forehand is the most important shot to develop in the game --Why finishing lower is better than finishing higher --How Red Orange Green (ROG) programs create stiff forehands and backhands --Why the game has become more airborne and should be taught as such --Mistakes in the two handed backhand technical development process --Open stance versus closed stance development --Major serve flaws in teaching around the US --Outdated tactical patterns and strategy --Why teaching all players to go to the net and attack forwards is wrong --Why and how Spain and France excel at junior development at the grassroots broad-base level --Why most high school JV and Varsity players across the US have terrible footwork and technique --The main reasons our lower level American players have poor technique and footwork And more! Also, send any development or tennis questions directly to Chris at Chris@ChrisLewit.com to be answered on the upcoming show! Vamos! Thanks to the loyal audience for all your support and for your shares! Thanks for your thumbs up and likes. Thanks for your 5 star reviews on Apple Podcasts! —Follow Chris at these websites and social media links Website: www.chrislewit.com Blog: www.ProdigyMaker.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChrisLewitTennisAcademy Twitter: www.twitter.com/chrislewit LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/chris-lewit-tennis-academy Instagram: www.instagram.com/chrislewittennis/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/ChrisLewit iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prodigy-maker-tennis-show/