Liam Hoare

Division 2 College tennis player and a Junior Tennis Coach.

Content Posted by Liam Hoare

The Basket Drill

The basket drill is a way to help you improve footwork, movement to the ball, and lateral movement back to the center. This video is great for intermediate or advanced level players

Volley Drill: First Blood

Drill starts out with two players on the service line. One player feeds the ball in while they each close the net and try to finish the point. The goal of this drill is to work on reacting to the ball, closing the net, and proper footwork for playing the net. This drill is great for practicing your volleys

Return of Serve and the Split Step

Description of the timing on the split step for the return of serve and a great introduction to movement.

Spider Drill

This is a great drill to help sculpt many areas of your game. This drill works on movements, forehands, backhands, approach shots and volleys. Great for intermediate players.

Forehand Beginner Tennis Lessons (ABC's)

Topspinsports.com tennis pro, Liam Hoare, demonstrates the basics of the forehand for beginners. This is a great introduction for those learning the forehand for the first time or those who are interested in learning some of the basics. This video includes grip demonstration, foot placement, racket placement, contact point, and follow through.

Footwork Drill For Advanced Players

This is an upper level footwork drill designed for juniors who are looking to improve their game and increase tournament play skills. The drill can be used with a friend, coach, or on your own.

Muscle Memory Drill for Young Players

This drill was designed for young players who are working on building muscle memory skills that will help their tennis game. This drill teaches children to hit out on the ball and follow through over their shoulder without ever hitting a ball in the air