Phil Hargreaves

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November 2026

5 videos

  1. A serve routine you can repeat

    A toss, a breath and a swing that feel the same on every point, even the big ones.

    Phil serving on a hard court at dawn

  2. Why your feet decide every shot

    Small steps, a ready position and a basket of balls to teach them both.

    Basket of tennis balls tipped over on the baseline

  3. Hitting a forehand with a relaxed arm

    Grip pressure, a loose wrist and why a hard grip makes a slow shot.

    Hand holding three worn tennis balls on a court

  4. Taking the ball out of the air at the net

    A short backswing, a firm wrist and where to stand to finish the point.

    Rally in mid-air over the net at sunset, players seen from behind

  5. A backhand with one hand or two

    How to choose, how to switch and the one drill I give everybody.

    Empty tennis court at night under floodlights with moths

October 2026

4 videos

  1. Playing a tight set when you are nervous

    Between points, before a serve and what I do with my breath when it matters.

    Empty court beside a river at dawn with tall pines

  2. Restringing a racket at home

    A frame, a reel of string and the knots that stop it all coming loose.

    Hands restringing a tennis racket on a workbench

  3. Winding a fresh grip

    How to start the tape, how tight to pull it and when to replace it.

    Hands winding grip tape around a racket handle

  4. What I carry in my racket bag

    A flat lay of everything I take to a morning on court, and what I leave at home.

    Kitchen counter with banana, water bottle and racket bag

September 2026

1 video

  1. A warm-up for a cold morning

    Ten minutes of moving before the first ball, and what I skip when it is warm.

    Phil walking off the court under gum trees

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