Transformation with Reita Yamanaka - How to Move Forward and Take the Ball Early

Watch a transformative 26-minute tennis coaching session with Patrick Mouratoglou and 10-year-old prodigy Reita Yamanaka. Discover techniques for taking the ball early, increasing shot speed, and improving backhand volleys. Learn strategies for creating depth and short angles, managing short balls, and incorporating surprise elements into play. Observe Reita's progression from moving backwards to taking early shots and executing more effective cross-court backhands. Gain valuable insights into advanced tennis tactics and witness the rapid improvement of a young player's game under expert guidance.

- Introduction
- Getting to know Reita
- Reita’s breakdown of his game
- Identifying points to work on
- Having a hit
- Learning to take the ball earlier
- Defence tips
- Managing short balls
- Advantages of moving forward
- Mixing in surprises
- The importance of looking for depth
- Improving the high backhand volley
- Sharpening the backhand cross-court
- More backhand volley practice
- Backhand practice
- Recapping Reita’s game