Why You Miss Your Tennis Shots And how to fix it

Ever pick a target, hit the shot, and the ball ends up nowhere near where you wanted it to go? This is one of the most common problems for beginner and intermediate tennis players — especially when the incoming ball has extra pace.

In this video, I break down exactly how to control ball placement so your shots consistently land where you're aiming:

✅ Why the racket face angle at contact — not big swing changes — determines direction
✅ The real (and surprisingly small) difference between crosscourt and down-the-line shots
✅ Why body rotation and footwork, not racket manipulation, should steer your shots
✅ The #1 mistake that causes wild misses (hint: it's about how hard you're swinging)
✅ How to adjust when your opponent hits faster or with different spin

This tutorial focuses on closed-stance shots (forehand and backhand) — a follow-up on open-stance forehand directional control is coming soon, .

Perfect for recreational and intermediate players who want more consistent, reliable ball placement in rallies.

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