Allen Fox

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Video Library (117 videos)

Name FPS Duration
Overcoming Choking (8 of 9) Allen Fox discusses the mental side of attacking an easy sitter ball, filmed from a front-facing interview angle. His seated posture and still lower body contrast with the intensity of the topic, underscoring how the critical “movement” here is psychological rather than in the hips and legs.
7.8s
Overcoming Choking (3 of 9) Allen Fox’s mental game animation on relaxation under pressure, filmed from a 2D instructional graphics angle. The rotation of the shoulders and trunk is simplified into clear, exaggerated coils and uncoils to emphasize how mental relaxation supports a smooth, sequential kinetic chain instead of a tight, restricted torso.
10.4s
Becoming A Great Competitor (13 of 15) Allen Fox’s mental game lesson on becoming a great competitor, filmed from a front court-level angle. The contact point between mind and decision is emphasized as he describes committing fully to chosen tactics, like committing to a swing path, rather than second-guessing at the last moment.
17.1s
Overcoming Choking (6 of 9) Allen Fox's return from a central return position, filmed from a court-level front angle. His shoulders and trunk stay relatively quiet with minimal coil, emphasizing a relaxed upper body that lets the arm and wrist stay loose through contact.
16.9s
Becoming A Great Competitor (15 of 15) Allen Fox’s mental game lesson on becoming a great competitor, filmed from a front court-level angle. His follow-through emphasis leads into an immediate, deliberate reset of posture and eye focus, reinforcing a quick mental and physical recovery between points.
3.6s
Breaking Down Your Opponent with Attitude (1 of 4) Federer's neutral-court forehand is animated from a side, instructional angle. The animation emphasizes his relaxed semi-western grip and delayed wrist lag before a sharp pronation through contact.
18.6s
Fixing Stroke Phobias (1 of 1) Allen Fox’s mental game animation on fixing stroke phobias, presented from a conceptual, instructional viewpoint. The sequence depicts how negative trunk and shoulder associations get neurologically linked to specific strokes, and how gradually re-framing those movements can reduce anticipatory tension in the shoulders and upper torso.
10s
The Australian Open Final - and Your Game (1 of 6) Roger Federer’s animated reaction of happiness after a point, filmed from a broadcast-style sideline camera angle. His relaxed, upright posture and light, rhythmic steps between points reflect a loose, unhurried body language that supports a calm, confident mental state.
4.5s
Becoming A Great Competitor (1 of 15) Allen Fox discusses the mental sequence of staying automatic under pressure, filmed from a front, interview-style camera angle. His upper body remains relatively still while his shoulders subtly shift and his trunk leans forward as he emphasizes how to keep the conscious mind from interfering with the natural competitive rhythm.
5.1s
Personal Antagonism Doesn't Pay (1 of 5) Andre Agassi's neutral stance groundstrokes from the center of the baseline, filmed from a side animation angle. The side view makes it easy to see his semi-western forehand grip and how his wrist lags slightly on the takeback before uncoiling into a firm, stable position at contact.
4.9s
Overcoming Choking (1 of 9) Allen Fox’s mental game animation on choking in tennis, filmed from a side instructional angle. The animation clearly depicts the player’s wrist tightening and losing its natural lag under pressure, illustrating how anxiety changes grip tension and stiffens the hitting hand at contact.
5.5s
What Is Choking? (1 of 15) Allen Fox’s mental game animation on choking, filmed from an instructional presentation angle. The trunk and shoulders are used illustratively to show how tension and overcontrol can restrict natural rotational movement during pressure situations.
5.6s
Allen Fox: Coaching Control: Measure of Success Craig's forehand from the Deuce court, filmed from a CourtLevel Side angle. His hips stay closed through the loading phase with a deep knee bend, then uncoil as his legs drive up and forward into contact.
Reducing Stress (1 of 4) Allen Fox’s mental game animation on throwing the racket, filmed from a front instructional angle. The lower body stays relatively quiet with minimal hip turn, emphasizing how reduced leg and hip tension can help decrease overall stress and emotional reactivity during points.
7.2s
The Dangers of Strong Emotion (1 of 8) Novak Djokovic's neutral stance forehand from the center of the baseline, filmed from a side court-level angle. His semi-western grip is clear, with relaxed wrist lag on the takeback that firms up into a stable, slightly laid-back wrist at contact.
7.6s
The Problem of Finishing (1 of 7) Allen Fox's mental game lesson on "Animation Fall Apart" focuses on how tension and over-trying can disrupt rhythm and timing, filmed from a front-facing, interview-style angle. His follow-through in explanation includes emphasizing relaxed body language and a calm reset posture to help players recover mentally between points and finish matches more effectively.
6.9s
What Is Choking? (2 of 15) Roger Federer's neutral ready position animation at center court, filmed from a side angle. His relaxed continental grip and loose wrist position make it easy to see how minimal grip pressure helps keep the hand and forearm free of excess tension under pressure.
6.2s
Choking, Even in the US Open Final (1 of 7) Allen Fox discusses the mental side of choking under pressure, using high-stakes examples like the US Open final. From a conceptual standpoint, he focuses on how tension in the shoulders and tightening through the trunk disrupt the normal kinetic chain and timing of the stroke.
6.2s
Establishing Dominance (1 of 2) Allen Fox’s mental game animation on establishing dominance in a point, presented from a dynamic, side-on instructional angle. The wrist action is depicted with a clear, firm but relaxed grip and a subtle, late wrist snap at contact to emphasize assertive, confident stroke production.
13.4s
The Transition Volley (1 of 5) Roger Federer's transition volley from a central court position, filmed from a side angle. His quick split-step into a compact forward crossover step is followed by a small adjustment hop that sets a stable, slightly open stance as he contacts the volley and recovers toward the net.
6.9s
Why Emotions Can be Counter Productive (1 of 4) Allen Fox’s animation on fine motor control is presented from a neutral, instructional viewpoint without a specific court side or camera angle. The focus is on how loosening grip tension and avoiding excessive wrist tightening can improve feel and consistency under emotional pressure.
10.7s
Defense Mechanisms (1 of 3) Goran's serve from the center baseline, filmed from a rear angle. After contact his follow-through brings the racquet down on his non-dominant side as his back leg swings forward, leaving him in a balanced, ready position for the next shot.
3.8s
Why Do We Want to Win? (1 of 1) Allen Fox’s mental game lesson on losing and competitive mindset, filmed from a front, interview-style angle. From this angle you can clearly see his relaxed, open hand gestures and steady wrist movements reinforcing a calm, rational approach to handling losses and reducing grip tension on the racquet in pressure moments.
8.7s
The Role of Optimism in Your Game (1 of 3) Allen Fox’s mental game animation on negative thinking and optimism, filmed from a neutral presentation angle. The speaker’s relaxed hand posture and open palm gestures visually reinforce the message of loosening mental grip and reducing the tight, anxious “wrist tension” that often mirrors negative internal dialogue on court.
4.7s
The Reality of Perfectionism (1 of 2) Allen Fox’s animation of the racket throw concept, filmed from a side instructional angle. The hip turn is clearly synced with the leg drive, as the rear knee flexes deeply before extending to initiate the upward and forward motion.
3.3s
Thoughts on the Agassi Revelations (1 of 1) Andre Agassi interview on mindset and mental game, filmed from an off-court seated position. His relaxed upper-body posture and steady eye contact underscore a composed, reflective mental state as he discusses handling pressure and intrusive thoughts.
180s
The Diabolical Scoring System of Tennis (2 of 2) Allen Fox discusses the importance of making the opponent hit “one more ball” and how the scoring system rewards persistence under pressure, filmed from a standard interview-style camera angle. His racket is not in play; instead, the focus is on his verbal explanation of how contact-point errors and small racket-face misalignments become magnified by tennis’s diabolical scoring system.
24.2s
Allen Fox: Doubles Strategy: The Return Game (3 of 6) Allen Fox's doubles return from the deuce court, filmed from a rear court-level angle. His compact split-step into a small diagonal adjustment step sets up a neutral stance that lets him pivot quickly toward the incoming serve.
3.7s
Breaking Down Your Opponent with Attitude (2 of 4) Djokovic's neutral-court rally forehand and backhand patterns, filmed from a side animation angle. His recovery steps bring him quickly back to the baseline center with the non-hitting hand extending to aid shoulder rotation and set an early ready position for the next ball.
5.2s
Why Emotions Can be Counter Productive (2 of 4) Allen Fox's mental game session on anger and emotions, filmed from a front classroom-style angle. His lower body stays relatively still with minimal leg movement, emphasizing how emotional control is discussed more through facial expression and upper-body posture than through hip or leg action.
2.9s
Overcoming Choking (2 of 9) Allen Fox discusses building a confident competitive mindset during match pressure, filmed from a front-facing interview angle. His upright posture and steady, forward-leaning stance reinforce the message of staying committed and assertive between points.
5.5s
Choking, Even in the US Open Final (2 of 7) An animation of Novak Djokovic’s forehand from the middle of the court, filmed from a side angle. His hips load by turning away from the net while his knees bend deeply, then his legs drive upward and forward to uncoil the hips into contact.
4.7s
Defense Mechanisms (2 of 3) Allen Fox discusses emotional reactions and defense mechanisms on court from a seated, front-facing interview angle. His relaxed grip on the armrest and minimal wrist movement emphasize calm body language while explaining how players can manage anger and frustration during competition.
4.2s
The Reality of Perfectionism (2 of 2) Allen Fox's mental game segment on perfectionism, filmed from a front-facing, interview-style angle. You can clearly see how his shoulders and upper trunk remain relatively still and squared to the camera, emphasizing verbal explanation over any physical demonstration of trunk rotation or shoulder turn.
6.3s
Establishing Dominance (2 of 2) Federer's neutral court pacing between points, filmed from a side angle. His steady walk, consistent bounce in his step, and quick return to a ready posture underline a composed mental reset and assertive body language before the next point.
17s
Personal Antagonism Doesn't Pay (2 of 5) Jo-Wilfried Tsonga's forehand from the center of the court, filmed from a side animation angle. His follow-through finishes high across his body as his weight transfers forward into the court, and he quickly returns his non-hitting hand to a neutral position to reset.
10.8s
Allen Fox: Coaching Control: Measure of Success Two players' baseline groundstrokes in a live rally are filmed from a high rear court-level angle. You can clearly see both players using a small split step before each opponent’s contact, then adjusting with lateral shuffle steps to set up in mostly neutral stances on their groundstrokes.
The Transition Volley (2 of 5) Nalbandian's transition volley from mid-court, filmed from a side angle. His hips stay low with a pronounced knee bend as he moves forward, then extend through the shot with a clear forward leg drive into the court.
6.2s
Reducing Stress (2 of 4) Allen Fox discusses mental game concepts about focusing on controllable factors during points, filmed from a standard interview-style camera angle. His shoulders and upper torso remain relatively quiet and centered, underscoring the idea of emotional and physical steadiness rather than overreacting with large trunk movements to uncontrollable outcomes.
4.9s
Becoming A Great Competitor (2 of 15) Marat Safin's emotional reaction after a point, filmed from a court-level sideline angle. His shoulders tense and his racket drops slightly in his hand before he turns away from the baseline, delaying his recovery back into a neutral ready position.
8.7s
The Dangers of Strong Emotion (2 of 8) Allen Fox's mental game lesson on strong emotion and “soldering” focus, filmed from a front court-level angle. The trunk and shoulders are used illustratively to show how excessive emotional tension stiffens the upper body, contrasted with a more relaxed, freely rotating shoulder girdle when focus is managed.
4.2s
The Problem of Finishing (2 of 7) Allen Fox’s mental game animation on finishing points, filmed from a mixed court-level and graphic angle. The shoulder and trunk tension are exaggerated in the stressed player, with the torso tightening and losing smooth coil–uncoil sequencing right before attempting to close out the point.
6.3s
Breaking Down Your Opponent with Attitude (3 of 4) Maria’s neutral stance groundstroke from the center of the court, filmed from a side animation angle. At contact, the racket face is slightly closed with the ball meeting the strings just in front of her lead hip, and the racket head accelerates on a low-to-high path.
6.2s
Allen Fox: Coaching Control: Measure of Success Animation of a generic forehand from a central baseline position, filmed from a side angle. At contact the racket face is slightly closed with the ball struck around waist height, and you can see the racket head accelerating upward on a low-to-high path.
Becoming A Great Competitor (4 of 15) Allen Fox discusses competitive game planning from a seated position on an indoor set, filmed from a front court-level angle. His relaxed wrist posture and open hand gestures underscore a calm grip metaphor, emphasizing not over-gripping the racquet mentally or physically under pressure.
4.8s
The Role of Optimism in Your Game (2 of 3) Allen Fox discusses the mental side of a double fault from a neutral, instructional setting, filmed from a standard interview-style camera angle. His hand gestures and facial expressions at the moment he describes contact and racket position during a double fault emphasize how tension and doubt can subtly change racket face angle and timing.
6.7s
Defense Mechanisms (3 of 3) Allen Fox discusses emotional relapse patterns from a neutral court position, filmed from a side animation angle. The racket’s contact point is metaphorically represented by abrupt, jerky changes in the animation’s swing path, illustrating how emotional triggers disrupt a smooth, continuous motion.
3.6s
Choking, Even in the US Open Final (3 of 7) Allen Fox discusses a tennis player's mental approach and emotional control under pressure, filmed from a presentation-style angle. From this viewpoint, you can clearly see how he emphasizes relaxed grip tension and avoiding a tight, locked wrist as key components of handling choking in big moments.
3.6s
Why Emotions Can be Counter Productive (3 of 4) Allen Fox discusses the mental concept of "giving up" during points in a tennis match, filmed from a front-facing, lecture-style angle. His upper body rotation and shoulder posture emphasize how a subtle slump in the shoulders and reduced trunk engagement can signal a mental letdown that affects stroke execution.
4.9s
Reducing Stress (3 of 4) Jo-Wilfried Tsonga's neutral court position is animated from a side angle to illustrate his mental routines between points. His racket rests loosely in his hand at about waist height, with the strings slightly open as he walks and resets before the next point.
7.3s
Personal Antagonism Doesn't Pay (3 of 5) Allen Fox's mental game animation on "Proper Habits" from a neutral speaking position, filmed from a presentation-style angle. The trunk and shoulders are shown staying relatively quiet and stable, reinforcing the idea of keeping emotional and physical reactions controlled between points.
5.7s
The Transition Volley (3 of 5) Santoro's transition volley from the forecourt, filmed from a side angle. After contact he continues moving forward through the court with his weight driving toward the net and his non-hitting hand extending back to aid balance before resetting the racquet in front.
7.5s
The Problem of Finishing (3 of 7) Maria Sharapova's forehand from the center of the baseline, filmed from a side animation angle. Her footwork includes a clear adjustment hop into a semi-open stance followed by a strong recovery step that gets her back to a neutral ready position.
5.8s
The Dangers of Strong Emotion (3 of 8) Fernando Verdasco’s forehand from the deuce court, filmed from a side animation angle. The racket face is slightly closed at a contact point just in front of his lead hip, with the racquet head accelerating on a steep low-to-high path.
7.3s
Becoming A Great Competitor (5 of 15) Allen Fox’s mental game lesson on becoming a great competitor, filmed from a front-facing interview angle. His upright seated posture with a slight forward lean underscores an engaged, attentive stance that reflects competitive focus and determination.
12.2s
Reducing Stress (4 of 4) Allen Fox’s discussion on reducing competitive stress is presented from a front-facing, seated interview angle. His relaxed upper-body posture and steady, unhurried gestures reinforce the message of using calm, deliberate routines to manage anxiety between points.
7.7s
What Is Choking? (3 of 15) Allen Fox’s easy unforced error animation is presented from a neutral, instructional screen view. At contact, the racket face is slightly open with a tentative, decelerating swing path that visually emphasizes how doubt and tension affect the racket’s motion through the ball.
6.6s
Choking, Even in the US Open Final (4 of 7) Allen Fox discusses an easy unforced error scenario in a mental game context, filmed from a standard side interview or presentation angle. His follow-through in explanation returns calmly to a neutral posture, emphasizing recovery of composure and a reset of mental focus after mistakes.
6.6s
Overcoming Choking (4 of 9) Federer's return from a neutral central position, filmed from an animated side-view angle. His shoulders and trunk load together in a compact unit turn, then uncoil in a short, efficient sequence that limits over-rotation and keeps the kinetic chain tightly controlled through contact.
5.5s
The Transition Volley (4 of 5) Federer's serve-and-volley sequence from a central baseline position, filmed from a side animation angle. His shoulders and trunk load together on the serve with a pronounced coil, then uncoil as a unit into the court, keeping the torso slightly closed as he moves forward to set up the transition volley.
6.1s
Allen Fox: Coaching Control: Measure of Success Junior player's forehand from the Deuce side, filmed from a rear court-level angle. After contact the player’s racquet wraps fully over the opposite shoulder while the non-hitting hand drops back, and they recover with small adjustment steps into a neutral ready position.
The Problem of Finishing (4 of 7) Allen Fox discusses the mental letdown that often occurs after players gain a lead or reach a winning position, filmed from a standard interview-style camera angle. From this angle you can clearly see his relaxed, open hand posture and minimal wrist tension, underscoring his point about how subtle drops in intensity and grip firmness can undermine finishing a match.
3.1s
Personal Antagonism Doesn't Pay (4 of 5) Safina’s neutral stance groundstroke from the center of the court, filmed from a side angle. Her hips stay relatively closed through the loading phase while a deep knee bend and strong leg drive into the court emphasize disciplined lower-body mechanics under pressure.
13.1s
The Dangers of Strong Emotion (4 of 8) Allen Fox discusses Dinara Safina’s emotional reactions and body language between points from a side-view analysis. Her hip and leg posture visibly tighten after errors, with reduced knee flex and stiffer leg movement compared to her more relaxed, springy leg action when she is emotionally neutral.
7.4s
Allen Fox: Coaching Control: Measure of Success Rafael Nadal's forehand from the middle of the court, filmed from a rear angle. His semi-western grip is clear with the racket face closed and a pronounced wrist lag that whips forward into heavy topspin at contact.
The Australian Open Final - and Your Game (5 of 6) Andy’s second serve from a central position on the baseline, filmed from an animated instructional angle. The animation emphasizes how his hips stay relaxed and loose while his legs maintain a soft, consistent knee bend to support a smooth, low-tension service motion.
3.2s
Conversations with Dr. Fox:  An Advanced Degree in Tennis Theory (1 of 1) Allen Fox discusses advanced mental game concepts for tennis competitors, filmed from a seated interview angle. He focuses on how players react under pressure, emphasizing specific thought patterns and emotional responses at key moments in a match.
8.4s
Personal Antagonism Doesn't Pay (5 of 5) Roger Federer's neutral mental "shot" is presented conceptually from an off-court, instructional perspective. His calm, non-antagonistic demeanor under pressure is emphasized through steady body language and relaxed, grounded posture rather than any visible split-step or stance mechanics.
7.9s
February 2007 Issue Luba's forehand from the center of the baseline, filmed from a side CourtLevel angle. Her shoulders rotate well past perpendicular to the net on the unit turn, then the trunk uncoils ahead of the arm swing, with the hitting-side shoulder finishing across the body.
10.1s
February 2007 Issue Allen Fox’s transition volley concept, illustrated with Luba moving forward from mid-court, filmed from a court-level angle. Her continental grip stays firm with minimal grip change while the wrist remains stable through contact, with only a slight controlled flexion after impact.
10.1s
The Dangers of Strong Emotion (5 of 8) Nadal's neutral baseline stance during a rally, filmed from a rear court-level angle. His frequent small adjustment steps between shots keep him in a ready, slightly open stance that lets him change direction quickly after each stroke.
29.2s
The Problem of Finishing (5 of 7) Allen Fox's serve return from a central return position, filmed from an animation-based instructional angle. At contact the racket face is relatively square to the incoming ball with a compact forward swing path, emphasizing a firm, controlled block rather than a full follow-through.
3s
Allen Fox: Coaching Control: Measure of Success Sharapova's forehand from the Deuce court, filmed from a rear angle. Her shoulders rotate well past 90 degrees relative to the baseline, with a pronounced trunk coil that uncoils sequentially from hips to shoulders into contact.
Allen Fox: Coaching Control: Measure of Success ImprovingJunior's backhand from the center of the baseline, filmed from a rear court-level angle. His hips stay relatively closed through the loading phase with a noticeable knee bend, then unwind as the legs drive upward into contact.
The Australian Open Final - and Your Game (6 of 6) Allen Fox discusses both players running in a point, filmed from a side animation angle. The contact point is illustrated with the racket slightly in front of the body and the face angled to control direction under movement-induced stress.
3.9s
Becoming A Great Competitor (7 of 15) Allen Fox discusses mental game and competitive mindset concepts in a lecture-style setting, filmed from a stationary front court-level angle. His lower body remains mostly stable with minimal hip and leg movement, emphasizing an anchored stance that supports clear verbal instruction rather than physical demonstration.
8.5s
Allen Fox: Coaching Control: Measure of Success Andre Agassi's groundstrokes from the center of the baseline, filmed from a side angle. His compact split step into a wide semi-open stance and quick recovery shuffle steps along the baseline are clearly visible.
What Is Choking? (5 of 15) Allen Fox’s forehand from the middle of the baseline, filmed from a rear angle. At contact, the racket face is slightly closed with the ball struck around waist height, and the swing path accelerates low-to-high with noticeable racket head speed through the hitting zone.
11.1s
Choking, Even in the US Open Final (6 of 7) Allen Fox’s forehand from the middle of the court, filmed from a side animation angle. The contact point is shown slightly in front of the body with the racket face moderately closed, emphasizing a low-to-high swing path through the ball.
11.1s
The Problem of Finishing (6 of 7) Allen Fox discusses the mental aspect of closing out matches from a neutral standing position, filmed from a front, interview-style angle. His seated posture and relatively still lower body emphasize that the “work” in finishing points is primarily mental rather than driven by any hip rotation or leg action.
5s
Overcoming Choking (7 of 9) Allen Fox between-point mental game segment from a neutral court position, filmed from a court-level angle. His relaxed walking pattern and deliberate pause before the next point emphasize a consistent routine and controlled pacing of footwork between rallies.
7.8s
The Problem of Finishing (7 of 7) Allen Fox's mental game lesson on "The Animation: Damn Breaks" is presented from a front-facing, interview-style camera angle. After each key point, he pauses and slightly leans forward with his hands gesturing in front of his body, reinforcing the concept of mentally “breaking through” tight, hesitant patterns to finish points with conviction.
6.8s
Allen Fox: Coaching Control: Measure of Success Federer's overhead from the center of the court, filmed from a rear angle. At contact his racket face is slightly closed with the ball well above head height, and the racket head accelerates steeply upward through the strike.
Becoming A Great Competitor (9 of 15) Allen Fox discusses competitive mindset and automatic shot sequences in a classroom setting, filmed from a front angle. His hips stay relatively square while seated, with leg position relaxed, emphasizing that the work on mental routines occurs cognitively rather than through lower-body movement.
2.8s
Breaking Down Your Opponent with Attitude (4 of 4) Allen Fox discusses the “feel nothing” mental approach to competition in a CourtLevel interview-style clip. His body remains relatively still with only subtle head and upper-body movements, emphasizing a calm, grounded stance that parallels the emotional neutrality he describes.
4.2s
Overcoming Choking (9 of 9) Roger Federer's point construction under pressure from a neutral baseline position, filmed from a court-level side angle. His hips stay low with a deep knee bend as he loads on each shot, then unwind in sync with a strong leg drive that keeps his stance stable even in tight moments.
8s
Allen Fox: Doubles Strategy: The Service Game (13 of 13) Allen Fox's doubles service game strategy segment on aggressive positioning, filmed from a court-level angle. After contact he moves forward with weight transferring into the court and his racquet finishing in front as he quickly prepares for the next shot.
3.1s
Allen Fox: Doubles Strategy: The Return Game (1 of 6) Allen Fox discusses doubles return strategy concepts in a coaching session, filmed from a CourtLevel angle. After contact he emphasizes recovering forward toward the net with the racquet held up in front and both players quickly re-establishing a ready position for the next shot.
4.5s
Allen Fox: Doubles Strategy: The Service Game (12 of 13) Allen Fox discusses doubles service game strategy in a coaching session, filmed from a standard instructional camera angle. His stance and footwork emphasis is on a controlled, balanced base with small adjustment steps that set up an efficient move toward the net after the serve.
5.2s
Allen Fox: Doubles Strategy: The Service Game (6 of 13) Allen Fox's strategic explanation of serving down the middle in doubles, filmed from a standard front instructional angle. His shoulder alignment and trunk rotation emphasize how a more conservative body turn toward the center T can reduce angles for the returner while still enabling coordinated net movement from his partner.
3.7s
Allen Fox: Doubles Strategy: The Service Game (2 of 13) Allen Fox's doubles service game strategy segment from a central court position, filmed from a court-level angle. The contact point discussion emphasizes striking the serve at full extension with a slightly pronated racket face to improve both margin over the net and accuracy into the service box.
6.2s
Allen Fox: Doubles Strategy: The Service Game (1 of 13) Allen Fox's doubles strategy service game lesson from the baseline, filmed from a rear angle. The video makes it clear how he emphasizes a strong knee bend and upward leg drive to set the base for effective hip rotation during the serve.
6.3s
Allen Fox: Doubles Strategy: The Service Game (11 of 13) Allen Fox discusses doubles service game strategy in a classroom setting, filmed from a front audience angle. His lower body remains mostly static with minimal hip rotation or leg drive, underscoring that the focus is on tactical concepts rather than serving mechanics.
3.3s
Allen Fox: Doubles Strategy: The Return Game (4 of 6) Allen Fox hits a lob from a doubles return position, filmed from a rear court-level angle. After contact his follow-through continues upward with his non-hitting hand counterbalancing behind him as he recovers back toward a ready position.
8.7s
Keep The Goal In Mind (2 of 2) Allen Fox discusses John McEnroe’s on-court “jerk” behavior from a courtside interview angle. His seated posture, gestures, and facial expressions emphasize how emotional reactions affect competitive focus and the mental stance a player brings to each point.
13.5s
Allen Fox: Doubles Strategy: The Service Game (4 of 13) Allen Fox moves to the center of the court after serving, filmed from a side angle. His small adjustment steps bring him into an aggressive middle position with a balanced, slightly open stance ready for the next shot.
3.5s
Allen Fox: Doubles Strategy: The Return Game (2 of 6) Allen Fox’s poaching first-volley example from the net position, filmed from a side court-level angle. The side view makes the early shoulder turn and slight trunk rotation toward the middle evident as he moves across, then uncoils his torso into the volley to redirect the ball.
3.9s
Allen Fox: Doubles Strategy: The Service Game (8 of 13) Allen Fox’s poach move at the net in doubles, filmed from a court-level angle. He times his split step with the returner’s contact, then uses a quick crossover step toward the center strap to cut off the ball.
4.1s
Allen Fox: Doubles Strategy: The Service Game (9 of 13) Allen Fox discusses doubles poaching strategy on the service game, filmed from a court-level side angle. His explanations emphasize how the net player’s shoulder and trunk alignment should stay coiled toward the center of the court so they can uncoil quickly into the poach as soon as the return direction is read.
1.7s
Allen Fox: Doubles Strategy: The Return Game (5 of 6) Player's return down the line from a neutral position, filmed from a court-level angle. The returner uses a compact grip change with a firm wrist and minimal wrist lag, keeping the racquet face stable through contact on the down-the-line trajectory.
2.7s
Why Emotions Can be Counter Productive (4 of 4) Sampras hits a neutral stance forehand from the Deuce side, filmed from a rear court-level angle. His follow-through finishes high with the non-hitting hand settling near his torso as he quickly recovers to a balanced ready position on the baseline.
113.4s
Allen Fox: Doubles Strategy: The Service Game (3 of 13) Serving team’s first point at 15–all in a doubles service game, filmed from a standard court-level angle. The server’s continental grip is firm with a slightly laid-back wrist, and you can see a pronounced pronation of the wrist and forearm through contact.
5.5s
Keep The Goal In Mind (1 of 2) Allen Fox discusses the mental game concept of “keeping the goal in mind” in a lecture-style setting, filmed from a front court-level angle. His follow-through in explanation consistently returns to the core goal of winning points and matches, as he verbally “recovers” from each example back into a clear, ready mental framework for the player.
61.6s
Allen Fox: Doubles Strategy: The Service Game (10 of 13) Allen Fox's timing concept for the doubles service game, filmed from a court-level strategy angle. From this view you can see how he emphasizes a relaxed continental grip and minimal wrist snap to keep the server’s motion consistent and repeatable under pressure.
1.8s
The Diabolical Scoring System of Tennis (1 of 2) Allen Fox discusses the diabolical scoring system of tennis and how it magnifies pressure, momentum swings, and emotional reactions during competition. He explains specific mental strategies players can use between points—such as structured routines and reframing thoughts—to manage nerves, reset after setbacks, and make smarter decisions under stress.
11.3s
Allen Fox: Doubles Strategy: The Return Game (6 of 6) Allen Fox discusses doubles return strategy with one player at the net and one at the baseline, filmed from a court-level side angle. The shoulder and trunk rotations of both the returner and net player are contrasted, with emphasis on how early shoulder turn and compact trunk coil set up positioning for poaching and aggressive returns in this formation.
7.1s
Allen Fox: Doubles Strategy: The Service Game (7 of 13) Server's wide serve from the deuce court, filmed from a rear court-level angle. The racket contacts the ball slightly above head height with a clearly pronated racket face directing the serve out wide toward the sideline.
3.9s
The Australian Open Final - and Your Game (2 of 6) Roger Federer’s backhand from a neutral baseline position, filmed from a side animation angle. His eastern backhand grip is clear, with a firm but relaxed wrist that stays laid back through the swing before subtly firming at contact.
2.1s
The Australian Open Final - and Your Game (3 of 6) Andy’s backhand from a neutral position, filmed from a court-level angle. His hips stay relatively closed at preparation before uncoiling with a strong knee bend and upward leg drive that supports a stable, committed swing through contact.
2.5s
What Is Choking? (6 of 15) Allen Fox’s backhand drop shot from the center of the court, filmed from a side angle. His small adjustment steps into a slightly closed stance and a subtle reduction in backswing are clearly visible as he prepares to soften the ball.
7.8s
Choking, Even in the US Open Final (7 of 7) Flash's backhand drop shot from a central baseline position, filmed from a side angle. His compact split step into a closed stance is followed by a small adjustment step with the front foot, setting up the soft touch while keeping his weight slightly forward.
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Allen Fox: Doubles Strategy: The Service Game (5 of 13) Allen Fox's first serve from the center of the baseline, filmed from a rear court-level angle. After contact his racquet finishes across his body while his back leg swings forward into the court, helping him land balanced and ready for the next shot.
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Becoming A Great Competitor (3 of 15) Allen Fox’s forehand from the center of the court, filmed from a front court-level angle. His relatively relaxed semi-western grip and minimal wrist lag emphasize a loose, whippy release of the racket head through contact.
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The Australian Open Final - and Your Game (4 of 6) Federer’s serve from a central baseline position, filmed from an animation-based instructional angle. The animation clearly illustrates his full shoulder turn and delayed trunk uncoil, with the torso staying coiled as the hitting shoulder externally rotates before driving up to contact.
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The Role of Optimism in Your Game (3 of 3) Allen Fox's forehand from a neutral position, filmed from a court-level angle. His follow-through finishes high with his weight moving into the court, and he quickly resets his hands in front of his body to recover for the next shot.
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What Is Choking? (4 of 15) Federer's sliced return from a neutral position, filmed from a side angle. His compact split-step into a short forward adjustment step sets up a slightly open stance, with minimal weight transfer as he blocks the ball.
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Choking, Even in the US Open Final (5 of 7) Federer's backhand slice return from the deuce court, filmed from a rear angle. The racket face is noticeably open at contact with the ball struck around waist height, creating a skidding slice but leaving little margin above the net.
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