The PracticeHit Stroke Developer

2009-08-05T22:57:00Z

PracticeHit Stroke Developer

How To Master Your Forehand & Backhand Groundstrokes
& Approach Shots On & Off The Tennis Court

My coach, Tom Stow, was one of the first tennis teaching pros to use a stationary ball as a teaching aid for learning stroke mechanics and technique.

One of the big problems with learning stroke mechanics is trying to learn a specific stroke mechanic when there is an incoming ball as part of the learning process.

Even if the ball is slowly fed to you with an underhand feed, your brain is first and foremost concerned about when that ball is going to arrive and not that specific stroke mechanic you want to improve.

The problem is that our brain gets consumed with the timing of when the ball is going to arrive, and our focus on timing can get in the way of being able to feel whatever element of the stroke we're trying to master.

That's why using a stationary ball when we're working on a specific stroke fundamental allows you to really stay focused on the feeling of that fundamental and get distracted by the timing of the incoming ball.

So, as Tom Stow did decades ago, I also rely heavily on a stationary ball when I teach specific stroke mechanics as part of the learning process.

Once a player gets a true "feel" for the stroke, then it's time to feed balls underhand and eventually from either a ball machine or a pro or hitting partner.

Tennis Players With Elbow Injuries

The most common reason for tennis players developing elbow injuries (both inside and outside areas of the elbow) is due to applying too much of the so-called dreaded death grip.

Squeezing your racket too tightly at any time during your swing and especially just prior to and at contact with the tennis ball can lead to and prolong elbow problems.

Even if you have the perfect grip for that shot, the perfect swing shape, etc., if you grip too tightly you're going to eventually start to do some damage.

One of the beauties of the PracticeHit Stroke Developer is you can develop a tangible feel for a much lighter grip tension as you pass through the ball with your swing.

A lighter grip tension means you naturally generate more racket speed which gives you a tighter spin, more power, and much better control.

And the best part of developing a lighter grip tension? Your elbow doesn't hurt...!

If you've got a tennis or golfer's elbow injury right now and you're looking for a solution, pick up a copy of my Tennis / Golfer's Elbow Self-Treatment program and a PracticeHit Stroke Developer.

You can swing your racket through the PracticeHit as part of your healing phase, and once we've got your tendonitis eliminated, you'll be ready to go back out on the court 100%.

Claim your tennis player tennis elbow treatment program and PracticeHit Stroke Developer package by clicking here.

Check out the videos below and discover why I like the PracticeHit Stroke Developer not only as a teaching aid for my students but also to tinker with my own strokes.

Base with pivoting ball support shaft that is attached with a stainless steel hinge.
Foam sleeve protects tennis racquet should ball be miss hit.
Ball securing rubber ring accepts tennis racquet
impact to avoid ball wear.
32 " high flexible pivoting ball support shaft indicates
ball direction then re-aligns and stays in motion for superb footwork drills.
Flexible shaft can be bowed for slice or top spin for players needs.
Dual recoil bands are easily adjusted to maintain motion for superb footwork and timing drills.

The ball plus the ball attachment assembly exactly equals tennis ball weight at impact.

The PracticeHit Stroke Developer helps you work on and master:

Spacing to your ideal point of contact for your forehand and backhand groundstrokes and approach shots
Maintaining a still head through contact
Not peeking at your shot too early
Footwork - work on the different footwork patterns that allow you to either move over and set up for the ideal contact point or move out of the way of shots hit directly at you.
Initial shoulder turn to prepare the racket.
Balance position for perfect posture when you're on the move
Grip change from your Ready position to your forehand or backhand grips
Pre-contact swing shape
Ideal contact point
Swing freedom through the ball
Finish position
Footwork patterns through the shot
and more...!

You don't have to be on a tennis court to get lots of high quality practice time for your groundstrokes and approach shots.

Inside your home
In the garage
In the backyard
On the side deck
You get the picture, you can now practice swing technique and footwork patterns almost anywhere away from the tennis court!

Order Your PracticeHit Stroke Developer and
You'll Get A FREE BONUS Lesson ($27 Value) Of Your Choice!

That's right, when you order the PracticeHit Stroke Developer from Brent, you'll also receive any one of Brent's downloadable lessons (your choice).

Upon completion of your PracticeHit Stroke Developer order, send me an email to brent@webtennis.net and let me know which downloadable lesson you want me to send you. Choose your lesson over at Brent's Tennis Lessons and then send me that email.

Your PracticeHit Comes With A One Year Guarantee

U.S. & Canada Customers - $74.90 includes shipping + $27 value BONUS tennis lesson
Click here to order
International Customers - $89.90 includes shipping + $27 value BONUS lesson
Click here to order

Tennis Players With Tennis or Golfer's Elbow Injuries

Here's what you'll receive in this package:

Brent's Tennis & Golfer's Elbow Self Treatment Program - If you want more information about this program, click here.

You'll get immediate access to the treatment download page where you can download the treatment videos and the PDF QuickStart Guide.
If you prefer not to download the videos, the program's DVD will be mailed to you anyway. But be sure to at least open up and print out the PDF QuickStart Guide.
The PracticeHit Stroke Developer will be shipped to you.
You'll also receive the FREE Bonus lesson of your choice.

Here's where to order your package:

U.S. & Canada Customers - $121.90 includes shipping + $27 value BONUS tennis lesson
Click here to order
International Customers - $136.90 includes shipping + $27 value BONUS lesson
Click here to order

Your PracticeHit Comes With
A One Year Guarantee

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