Peter Smith
United States
Coach
Tennis coach and instructor contributing to player development content.
Tennis coach and instructor.
Video Library (9 videos)
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July 2006 Issue
Peter Smith’s FH from the center of the court, filmed from a side angle. His footwork uses a pronounced split-step into an aggressive two-step approach pattern, finishing in a neutral stance that sets up quick recovery.
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10.4s |
July 2006 Issue
Pete’s forehand from the center of the court, filmed from a rear court-level angle. After contact his racket finishes high over his shoulder while his weight drives forward into the court, quickly bringing both hands back to a ready position for the next shot.
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6.8s |
Pete Sampras and the Two Step Volley (4 of 7)
Peter Smith's FH approach and volley movement from the center of the court, filmed from a side angle. He uses a pronounced two-step pattern with a big push-off step into the court, clearly shifting from a neutral stance into a forward-driving posture before the volley.
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13.9s |
Pete Sampras and the Two Step Volley (5 of 7)
Peter Smith's FH Vol from the net area, filmed from a CourtLevel Side angle. The racket face stays slightly open at contact with the ball meeting the strings just in front of his lead hip as the head continues forward and slightly upward through the volley.
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12.9s |
Pete Sampras and the Two Step Volley (6 of 7)
Peter Smith's FH Vol from the net, filmed from CourtLevel. The racket face stays slightly open at contact in front of his body with a compact forward punch and minimal wrist motion to keep the volley firm.
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28.9s |
Pete Sampras and the Two Step Volley (7 of 7)
Peter Smith's FH Vol from the net, filmed from a Side angle. His continental grip is clearly visible with a firm but relaxed hand, and there is a distinct wrist set early in the preparation with only a compact, controlled wrist snap through contact.
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8.8s |
The Andy Roddick Serve
Peter Smith's forehand from the center of the court, filmed from a rear court-level angle. His follow-through finishes high across his body with the non-hitting hand extending back for counterbalance before he recovers to a neutral ready position.
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2s |
Pete Sampras and the Two Step Volley (1 of 7)
Peter Smith's forehand volley from the net, filmed from a side angle. His shoulders stay slightly closed to the net as the trunk rotates minimally, with a compact uncoil that links the shoulder turn directly to the forward step and punch through the ball.
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15.9s |
Pete Sampras and the Two Step Volley (3 of 7)
Peter Smith's forehand volley from the net, filmed from a side angle. His hips stay relatively square to the net while his front knee softens and back leg steps through decisively to drive his weight forward into the volley.
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15.8s |
