Novak never stays this close to the baseline defending. That would be either in offensive or neutral situation. He moves way back defending big forehand shots
Remember this is a drill - she's hitting a bunch of defensive balls at her feet over and over again to practice it. In a real match, you'd only have to play maybe 1 or 2 of these and the next ball will be either short or a more normal ball where you'd be in a less defensive position.
Novak never stays this close to the baseline defending. That would be either in offensive or neutral situation. He moves way back defending big forehand shots
True. I wouldn't call any of those shots defending.
Everyone read the description lol
Remember this is a drill - she's hitting a bunch of defensive balls at her feet over and over again to practice it. In a real match, you'd only have to play maybe 1 or 2 of these and the next ball will be either short or a more normal ball where you'd be in a less defensive position.
I believe that what Mr. Annacone calls the "Novak" was originated by the Queen of doing this and the originator Monica Seles.
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He's talking about playing a lot of half volleys.
The lady is confused.