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Understanding the Kinetic Chain
 In modern tennis, we hear much about angular momentum and the kinetic chain. It's what enables high level players to hit the ball so hard. Dave Smith examines the kinetic chain with regards to the forehand groundstroke and the serve, then, using Federer and Djokovic as his models, he demonstrates how these two all-time greats fire all the segments of the chain to produce the seemingly effortless power we see on TV.
The First Step Movement to the Ball
 At the pro level, players are hitting the ball harder and harder, so foot speed and quickness are essential in order to defend the entire court. And it all starts with a proper athletic stance and a quick first step movement to the ball. Here, Mark Gellard shows you some specific things to work on that will help you improve your quickness to the ball and become more explosive on the court just like the pros.
ProStrokes 2.0 — Anna Chakvetadze, Serve and Net Game
 Anna Chakvetadze is another Russian with both good looks and a great game. Introduced to the tennis at the age of eight by her mother, Natalia, Anna reached a career high of number 5 in the world on September 10, 2007. She has eight WTA and two ITF titles. Anna has a well-rounded game centered on consistency, especially on her backhand side, but injuries and a traumatic home invasion caused her ranking to plummet. However, Anna says she is completely healthy and ready to play this year. New this issue, Anna Chakvetadze's serve and net game.
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