lean into the toss
on the approach to bury it down slice the shot
get the knees down
start across the chest
both toes forward
track the ball all the way into the center of the racquet
one of the start options is to drop the racquet down on the start
keep your non hitting arm in to prevent opening up too soon
on the knee bend have a straight line of arc
compact the start
angle in to cut off the passing shot
Nick’s preparations is compact– then explodes
dip the racquet head to the ground to increase your upswing
breakout in front — racquet head above the wrist
when you come to the net get your racquet centered in front of your body