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In this video clip, a USPTA Professional addresses the question, "I'm a beginner player. What is the best way for me to practice?" Two of the suggestions are warming up with mini-tennis, using a low-compression ball and focusing on hitting the ball directly to your opponent when... (Presented by USPTA - Fred Viancos) | 6627 Views

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