How to train alone

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How to train alone

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Nov 9, 2021

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Tennis can be tough to practice at the best of times let alone when you don't have a hitting partner. Try these tips from the boys next time you hit the courts alone. Enjoy

Released:

Nov 9, 2021

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Titles in the series (94)

Presented by Nelson Parker and Reza Tompsett of Get Set Tennis. Tennis Culture talks about more than what just happens on the court. With a combined 35 years in the tennis coaching world Nelson and Reza talk about the culture of the sport, coaching advice, issues in the game at all levels and have a few laughs along the way.

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Australian Open 2022 Preview: Live from Melbourne, the boys drop their first podcast of the year and preview the 2022 Australian Open. by Tennis Culture
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US Open 2021 - Preview: Nelson and Rez break down the draw for the 2021 US Open. Who is going to take the title for the last Grand Slam of the year? by Tennis Culture
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French Open Wrap-Up: Rafa wins his 14th Roland Garros title, Iga continues to dominate the women's game and Tsonga bids farewell to an amazing career. All this and more on the French Open Wrap up edition of the Tennis Culture podcast Enjoy. by Tennis Culture
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How to train alone: Tennis can be tough to practice at the best of times let alone when you don't have a hitting partner. Try these tips from the boys next time you hit the courts alone. Enjoy by Tennis Culture
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