Best tips of 2016: #8, A faster approach

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Best tips of 2016: #8, A faster approach

Move through your approach shot with powerful, fluid strides.

Published Dec 24, 2016

The year has been long and busy, so here's a countdown of the Top 15 instruction tips we have to offer.

See No. 9 here.

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Take time away from your opponent when you're approaching the net by using powerful forward transfer strides instead of traditional approach footwork (which requires you to stop and cross over your body). Rather than slowing down, keep moving through the approach shot with an open stance by pushing off your outside leg.