You’re Not Slow… You’re Out of Position.
Don’t Just Train Your Strokes. Train the System That Supports Every Stroke.
Most tennis players spend thousands of hours practicing forehands, backhands, serves, and volleys.
Very few ever learn how to move.
Movement isn’t just about being quick. It’s about building a stable foundation, organizing your body, managing force, staying balanced under pressure, and recovering for the next shot.
That’s exactly what Tennis Fix Force Management™ Performance Lab is designed to teach.
Whether you’re preparing for tournament play, the high school season, or simply want to move with greater confidence and efficiency, this five-week program will help you develop one of the most overlooked skills in tennis: movement.
Move Better.
Stay Balanced.
Play Your Best.
Program Details
Day(s): Sundays
Time: 8:30-10 am
Location: Rotary Park | 26350 Fort Meigs Rd, Perrysburg, OH 43551
Duration: 5 Weeks | August 23 & 30, September 6, 13, 20
Maximum Players: 6
Investment: $195 ($39/week)
Reserve Your Spot
Complete the registration form at the bottom of this page to request your spot.
Registration is limited and placement will be confirmed after follow-up communication and payment instructions.
Most Tennis Players Practice Tennis.
Very Few Practice Movement.
Every week, thousands of junior tennis players head to practice.
They hit forehands.
Backhands.
Serves.
Volleys.
They rally crosscourt.
Play points.
Run conditioning drills.
Compete in matches.
All of those things matter.
But very few players ever stop to ask one simple question…
How well do I actually move?
Not…
How fast am I?
How hard can I hit?
How many balls can I rally?
Instead…
Can I control my body under pressure?
Can I stay balanced when I’m stretched wide?
Can I absorb force without falling apart?
Can I recover efficiently for the next shot?
Because every point begins long before the racket meets the ball.
It begins with movement.
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MOVEMENT TRUTH #1
Better Tennis Doesn’t Start with Better Strokes.
It Starts With Better Movement.
“Master the system that supports every shot.”
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The best movers in tennis aren’t always the fastest athletes.
They’re the players who organize their body more efficiently.
They arrive under control.
They stay balanced.
They recover sooner.
They waste less movement.
They make difficult shots look routine.
That’s not luck.
That’s not talent.
That’s movement.
A Different Way to Think About Tennis
Most players believe movement is simply footwork.
Move your feet.
Split step.
Recover.
Repeat.
Those are important skills.
But movement is much bigger than footwork.
Movement is how your entire body works together to create, absorb, redirect, and recover from force.
Your feet don’t move in isolation.
Neither do your knees.
Or your hips.
Or your shoulders.
Everything works together.
When one link in that chain breaks down, movement becomes inefficient.
Balance disappears.
Recovery slows.
Strokes become inconsistent.
Players often think they’re struggling because their technique isn’t good enough.
In reality, many movement problems begin long before the swing.
I learned that good movement isn’t just about being faster. It’s about staying balanced, getting organized, and recovering for the next shot.
— Force Management Pilot Participant
The Missing Piece In Player Development
Over the past five weeks, seven serious junior and high school tennis players participated in the first Tennis Fix Force Management™ pilot program.
Some were varsity singles players.
Some were preparing for high school tennis.
Some played tournaments year-round.
Every one of them had years of experience taking lessons, attending clinics, practicing with teams, and competing in matches.
At the conclusion of the program, I asked a simple question…
“Have you ever done movement training like this before?”
I even gave them an opportunity to say they had.
Maybe during private lessons.
Maybe at a camp.
Maybe during team practices.
Instead…
Every participant said essentially the same thing.
No.
Not really.
That response told me something important.
This wasn’t simply another footwork clinic.
It filled a gap.
This is the kind of movement training we don’t usually get to do.
Several players talked about moving differently during matches.
Some mentioned getting lower to the ground.
Others noticed they stayed balanced on wide balls.
Several said they recovered more efficiently after hitting.
One player commented that they weren’t popping up nearly as much because they stayed organized through the shot.
None of those comments were about the drills themselves.
They were about the outcomes.
And that’s exactly the goal.
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MOVEMENT TRUTH #2
Movement Isn’t About Running Faster.
It’s About Losing Less Control.
“Great movers don’t waste movement. They organize it.”
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The faster tennis becomes…
The more important organization becomes.
Because under pressure, every player leaks force somewhere.
The question isn’t whether force exists.
The question is whether you can manage it.
What Is Tennis Force Management?
Every Movement Begins Before the First Step.
Watch a professional tennis player move.
It almost looks effortless.
They glide.
They stay balanced.
They stop under control.
They change direction without wasting movement.
They recover quickly and seem ready for every shot.
From the outside, it looks like they’re simply faster.
But speed is only part of the story.
What you’re really seeing is efficient force management.
Every movement in tennis creates force.
Every stop creates force.
Every change of direction creates force.
Every serve landing.
Every recovery step.
Every wide forehand.
Every defensive sprint.
The question isn’t whether force exists.
The question is whether your body can organize itself to manage it.
That’s what Tennis Fix Force Management™ is all about.
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MOVEMENT TRUTH #3
Every Shot Begins Before the Swing.
“Your movement determines the quality of the shot long before contact.”
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The quality of your movement often determines the quality of your stroke.
If you’re falling backward…
Leaning outside your base…
Losing your posture…
Or taking extra recovery steps…
Your body is already trying to compensate before you ever swing the racket.
That’s why movement isn’t separate from stroke production.
It’s what makes efficient strokes possible.
A Different Way to Think About Movement
Most movement instruction focuses on what your feet should do.
Split step.
Shuffle.
Crossover.
Recover.
Those are all important.
But they describe what happens.
Force Management explains why it happens.
Instead of memorizing movement patterns, players learn how to organize their body so good movement becomes a natural result.
That shift changes everything.
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MOVEMENT TRUTH #4
Your Feet Don’t Move Your Body.
Your Body Organizes Your Feet.
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Many players believe quick feet create better movement.
In reality, your feet are responding to what the rest of your body is doing.
When your foundation is stable…
Your center is organized…
Your posture stays stacked…
Your feet naturally become more efficient.
Movement starts from the ground up, not from the toes down.
The Five Pillars of Tennis Force Management™
Every movement on the tennis court follows the same sequence.
Whether you’re chasing a drop shot…
Recovering after a serve…
Sliding into a wide forehand…
Or changing direction during a long rally…
Your body continuously works through five movement decisions.
These five pillars became the foundation of Tennis Fix Force Management™.
1. Establish Your Base
Everything begins with your relationship to the ground.
A strong, stable foundation allows your body to accept and create force efficiently.
Without it, balance becomes unpredictable and movement becomes reactive instead of intentional.
Ask yourself:
Can I own my position before I move?
2. Organize Your Center of Mass
Your center of mass should stay organized over your base as you move.
When your body drifts outside that base…
Balance becomes difficult.
Recovery takes longer.
Power leaks away.
Efficient movers don’t just move quickly.
They stay organized while moving.
Ask yourself:
Can I stay balanced while changing direction?
3. Absorb Incoming Force
Every landing…
Every stop…
Every deceleration…
Creates force that your body must absorb.
Players who struggle here often:
- slide past the ball
- lose posture
- need extra adjustment steps
- rush their swing
Learning to absorb force is what allows you to stay under control.
Ask yourself:
Can I accept force without losing my organization?
4. Produce Force
Once force has been absorbed, your body must immediately create force in the new direction.
This is where acceleration begins.
Not from effort.
But from organization.
Players who stay stacked can push more efficiently into the next movement.
Ask yourself:
Can I push from the position I’ve created?
5. Recover
Recovery isn’t simply running back toward the middle of the court.
Recovery means reorganizing your body so you’re ready to repeat the entire process again.
Great movers never stop moving.
They simply continue the cycle.
Ask yourself:
Am I ready for the next shot before my opponent hits it?
I feel like I can get out wide to the ball, stay balanced, and recover a lot better now.
— Pilot Participant
The Movement Decision Tree
Rather than memorizing dozens of footwork patterns, Tennis Fix Force Management™ teaches one movement system that applies to virtually every situation on the court.
Establish
↓
Organize
↓
Absorb
↓
Produce
↓
Recover
Repeat.
Again.
And again.
Every rally.
Every point.
Every match.
Eventually, players stop thinking about individual drills.
They begin recognizing where movement breaks down and how to correct it.
That awareness is what separates simply doing drills from understanding movement.
Understanding movement is one thing. Training it is another.
That’s why every drill, every exercise, and every piece of equipment in the Performance Lab exists for a specific reason.
Nothing is random.
Nothing is simply conditioning.
Everything connects back to one goal…
Helping players move with greater balance, organization, and confidence on the tennis court.
Why Great Movers Look Effortless
It’s Not Magic. It’s Organization.
Watch the best movers in tennis and you’ll notice something interesting.
They don’t always look like they’re sprinting.
They rarely look rushed.
They seem to have more time than everyone else.
Why?
Because they’re constantly organizing their body before, during, and after every movement.
They arrive under control.
They absorb force instead of fighting it.
They stay balanced while changing direction.
They recover before most players have even finished their follow through.
To the casual observer, it looks effortless.
In reality, it’s highly organized movement.
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MOVEMENT TRUTH #5
Balance Isn’t Something You Have.
It’s Something You Continuously Create.
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The best athletes don’t simply have quicker reflexes.
They organize their body sooner.
Preparation creates efficiency.
Efficiency creates speed.
Why Players Feel Late
One of the biggest misconceptions in tennis is that players lose points because they aren’t fast enough.
More often, they lose points because they lose organization.
Think about the last time you were stretched wide for a forehand.
Did you…
- Lean instead of loading?
- Reach instead of moving?
- Pop up through the shot?
- Need three or four recovery steps just to get back into position?
Those aren’t speed problems.
They’re movement organization problems.
When players stay balanced and organized, they often appear faster without becoming any faster.
I noticed I wasn’t popping up as much on wide balls because I stayed more balanced.
— Force Management Pilot Participant
Movement Is a Skill
Most players think of movement as something you’re born with.
You’re either quick…
Or you’re not.
That’s simply not true.
Movement is a skill.
Like serving.
Like volleying.
Like returning.
It can be taught.
It can be refined.
It can become more efficient.
And just like every other skill in tennis, it improves with deliberate practice.
The Goal Isn’t Perfect Footwork. It’s Better Decisions.
During every rally your body is constantly making decisions.
Where should I stop?
Where should I load?
Can I stay balanced?
When do I push?
How quickly can I recover?
Players who move well aren’t thinking through those questions consciously.
Their body has learned to answer them automatically.
That’s exactly what Force Management™ training is designed to develop.
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MOVEMENT TRUTH #6
Better Movement Is Built.
It Isn’t Born.
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Every player in our pilot program started in a different place.
Some struggled with single-leg balance.
Others had difficulty controlling their center of mass.
Several couldn’t land under control after simple hurdle drills.
By the fifth week…
Those same players were confidently completing drills they couldn’t perform on Day One.
Not because they became stronger overnight.
Because they became more organized.
Train the System, Not Just the Symptoms
Every Drill Has a Purpose.
One of the first things players notice during the Performance Lab is that it doesn’t feel like a traditional tennis clinic.
We’re not standing in lines waiting to hit balls.
We’re not running endless sprints.
We’re not doing random agility drills simply to get tired.
Every exercise has a purpose.
Every station teaches a movement principle.
Every challenge connects back to what happens during a tennis match.
The goal isn’t to complete a drill.
The goal is to understand what your body is learning while you perform it.
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MOVEMENT TRUTH #7
Resistance Doesn’t Make Movement Harder.
It Makes Movement Honest.
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This concept became one of the foundations of our pilot program.
When players put on the Gravity Belt…
Their movement changed immediately.
Not because the belt magically improved them.
Because it exposed weaknesses they could no longer hide.
Suddenly, balance mattered.
Posture mattered.
Single-leg stability mattered.
Organization mattered.
The additional load forced the body to solve movement problems more efficiently.
The same principle applies throughout the program.
Every tool has a purpose.
Not to make players tired.
To make movement more honest.
Why We Train Differently
Every Tool Has a Purpose. Every Drill Has a Why.
If you walked by one of our sessions, you might see players wearing Gravity Belts.
You might see them balancing on one leg over mini hurdles.
You might see battle ropes, medicine balls, resistance bands, or an aerobic step.
At first glance, it probably doesn’t look like a traditional tennis clinic.
That’s intentional.
Because every piece of equipment exists for one reason:
To teach the body how to organize itself more efficiently under increasing demands.
The equipment isn’t the program.
The movement principles are.
The equipment simply helps players feel those principles.
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MOVEMENT TRUTH #8
Great Training Doesn’t Give You Better Movement.
It Reveals Better Movement.
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The body already knows how to balance.
How to stabilize.
How to organize.
Sometimes it just needs the right challenge.
The right amount of resistance.
The right environment.
That’s exactly what these tools provide.
The Gravity Belt
Build Your Foundation
The Gravity Belt is one of the signature tools used throughout the Performance Lab.
Instead of making movement harder…
It makes movement more honest.
The additional load exposes weaknesses that often go unnoticed during normal movement.
Players immediately begin noticing things like:
• Their knees collapsing inward.
• Losing posture while changing direction.
• Leaning instead of loading.
• Difficulty maintaining single-leg balance.
Rather than hiding those movement flaws, the Gravity Belt magnifies them.
Once players recognize those weaknesses…
They can begin fixing them.
I never realized how important getting lower and staying grounded was until we started using the Gravity Belt.
The Kinetic Band
Organize Your Center
Once players begin developing a stable foundation…
The next challenge is maintaining that organization while force is pulling them away from it.
The Kinetic Band creates controlled resistance that teaches players to:
• Maintain posture
• Control their center of mass
• Stay balanced while moving
• Produce force without losing organization
Instead of simply moving faster…
Players learn to move more efficiently.
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MOVEMENT TRUTH #9
Your Center Moves Before Your Feet Do.
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Control your center…
Your feet usually take care of themselves.
Lose your center…
Everything becomes harder.
Mini Hurdles
Own Your Landing
One of the biggest eye-openers during our pilot program came from the hurdle series.
Simple one-leg hops.
Forward.
Sideways.
Nothing fancy.
Yet several strong players struggled to land under control.
Not because they weren’t athletic.
Because they’d never been challenged to organize their body this way before.
By the end of five weeks…
Those same players were landing confidently on one leg while maintaining balance.
That’s meaningful progress.
Those hurdle drills were really hard at first. By the last week, I could tell how much more balanced I had become.
Medicine Ball
Learn to Produce Force
Tennis is a whole-body sport.
Force begins at the ground.
Travels through the legs.
Moves through the trunk.
Finally reaches the racket.
Medicine ball drills teach players how to connect those links together.
Rather than relying on the arms…
Players begin producing force from the ground up.
Battle Rope
Stay Organized Under Chaos
Few tools challenge posture like the battle rope.
The rope is constantly pulling.
Changing.
Oscillating.
If posture breaks down…
The rope immediately tells you.
Players quickly discover they can only create powerful waves when they remain balanced and organized.
It’s one of the clearest examples of force management you’ll ever feel.
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MOVEMENT TRUTH #10
Force Doesn’t Care How Strong You Are.
It Rewards Organization.
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The better organized your body becomes…
The easier movement feels.
Aerobic Step
Learn to Absorb Before You Explode
Every time a player lands…
The body has a choice.
Absorb force efficiently…
Or leak force through poor posture and balance.
The aerobic step teaches players to:
• Control landing mechanics
• Stabilize over one leg
• Load efficiently
• Transition smoothly into the next movement
It’s one of the simplest tools we use.
And one of the most effective.
Tennis Transfer
Bring It Back to the Court
Movement training means very little if it never transfers to tennis.
That’s why every session finishes by connecting the day’s movement concept directly to tennis-specific situations.
Players might practice:
Wide-ball recovery
Defensive movement
Open-stance loading
Recovery after serving
Directional changes
Competitive movement games
The goal isn’t simply completing another drill.
It’s helping players recognize movement opportunities during real points.
Eventually they stop thinking:
“Coach told me to recover.”
Instead they begin feeling:
“I’m organized.”
“I’m balanced.”
“I’m ready.”
That’s when movement becomes automatic.
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MOVEMENT TRUTH #11
Practice Doesn’t Make Permanent.
Purposeful Practice Does.
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Every drill should answer one question.
Why does this make me a better tennis player?
If it can’t…
It probably doesn’t belong in the program.
Tested. Proven.
During our five-week pilot program, we weren’t just testing drills.
We were testing ideas.
Would players understand these concepts?
Would they improve?
Would they enjoy learning movement this way?
The answers surprised even me.
Because by the final week…
The conversation wasn’t about Gravity Belts.
Or hurdles.
Or battle ropes.
The conversation was about confidence.
Balance.
Recovery.
Movement.
Exactly what we hoped would happen.
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MOVEMENT TRUTH #12
Every Great Tennis Player Hits Thousands of Balls.
The Best Ones Also Learn How to Move.
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For decades, tennis instruction has focused on strokes.
Forehands.
Backhands.
Serves.
Volleys.
All of them matter.
But every one of those shots depends on something that happens first.
Movement.
The better you organize your body…
The better you manage force…
The more balanced you become…
The more confidently you’ll play.
That’s what this program is really about.
Not wearing a Gravity Belt.
Not jumping hurdles.
Not pulling battle ropes.
Those are simply tools.
The real goal is helping players understand how movement works so they can step onto any court with greater confidence, control, and efficiency.
Tennis Movement Resource Center
Answers to the Most Common Questions About Tennis Movement & Force Management
What is force management in tennis?
Force management in tennis is the ability to efficiently create, absorb, redirect, and recover from the forces generated during movement. Every sprint, stop, landing, change of direction, and recovery step places forces on the body. Players who manage those forces efficiently stay more balanced, move with less wasted effort, recover faster, and maintain better stroke mechanics under pressure. Rather than focusing only on speed, Tennis Fix Force Management™ teaches players how to organize their body so movement becomes more controlled, efficient, and repeatable.
Why is balance important in tennis?
Balance is the foundation of efficient movement and consistent stroke production. Players who stay balanced can stop under control, transfer force more effectively through the kinetic chain, and recover more quickly for the next shot. Poor balance often leads to rushed swings, extra recovery steps, inconsistent contact, and decreased power. Improving balance isn’t about standing still—it’s about maintaining control while constantly moving and adapting to the demands of the point.
How can I improve my movement on the tennis court?
Improving movement starts with more than simply running faster or doing ladder drills. Great tennis movement depends on balance, body organization, force absorption, efficient acceleration, and recovery. Players improve by learning to establish a stable base, control their center of mass, change direction under control, and recover efficiently between shots. Tennis-specific movement training develops these skills through purposeful drills that teach the body to move more efficiently under real match conditions.
Why do tennis players lose balance on wide balls?
Players often lose balance on wide balls because their center of mass moves outside their base of support before they’re organized to handle the incoming force. Instead of loading into the outside leg and controlling deceleration, many players lean, reach, or pop upward through the shot. Learning to establish a stable base, absorb force, and maintain posture allows players to stay balanced, hit more consistent shots, and recover more quickly.
How do professional tennis players change direction so quickly?
Professional tennis players don’t simply rely on speed. They change direction efficiently because they organize their body before they move. Elite players establish a stable base, keep their center of mass under control, absorb force through the outside leg, and produce force in the new direction without wasting movement. While they are exceptional athletes, much of what makes them appear effortless comes from efficient movement mechanics rather than raw speed alone. Developing those same movement principles can help players of every age move more confidently and recover more quickly between shots.
How can I recover faster after hitting a tennis shot?
Recovery begins before you finish the shot. Players who stay balanced through contact are able to reorganize their body more quickly and prepare for the next ball. Many players lose valuable time because they over-rotate, pop upward, or need extra adjustment steps after contact. Improving recovery means improving balance, force absorption, posture, and movement efficiency, allowing you to arrive earlier for the next shot rather than constantly feeling rushed.
What are the best drills for improving tennis movement?
The best movement drills teach more than speed. They develop balance, body organization, single-leg stability, force absorption, acceleration, and recovery. At Tennis Fix Force Management™, players use Gravity Belts, Kinetic Bands, mini hurdles, medicine balls, battle ropes, aerobic steps, and tennis-specific movement situations because each drill reinforces a movement principle that transfers directly to match play.
Can movement training improve my tennis without changing my strokes?
Absolutely. Better movement often leads to better strokes because players arrive in a stronger position to hit the ball. When players are balanced, organized, and under control, they can make cleaner contact, recover more efficiently, and execute their existing technique more consistently. Many players discover that improving movement alone leads to noticeable improvements in consistency, confidence, and court coverage.
What’s the difference between footwork training and movement training?
Footwork training typically focuses on where your feet should move. Movement training focuses on how your entire body organizes itself while moving. Force Management™ teaches players to build a stable foundation, control their center of mass, absorb force, produce force efficiently, and recover under control. Good footwork becomes a natural result of better movement rather than something players simply memorize.
Can better movement help prevent tennis injuries?
While no training program can eliminate the risk of injury, efficient movement helps reduce unnecessary stress on the body. Players who stay balanced, absorb force effectively, and maintain good posture place less strain on their joints and muscles during changes of direction, stopping, landing, and recovery. Better movement isn’t just about performance; it’s about building a more resilient athlete over time.
At what age should tennis players begin movement training?
Movement training can begin as soon as players have developed basic athletic coordination. Junior players often experience tremendous improvements because efficient movement habits are easier to build early than they are to change later. The concepts taught in the Performance Lab scale appropriately for motivated junior, high school, college, and adult players.
Why do some players always seem to have more time?
The answer isn’t usually speed.
It’s organization.
Players who move efficiently waste fewer steps, recover sooner, and stay balanced throughout the point. That creates the appearance that the game is moving slower for them, when in reality they’re simply managing movement more effectively.
One Last Thought…
At the conclusion of our first five-week pilot program, I asked every participant a few simple questions.
What changed?
What surprised you?
What will you take with you?
The answers weren’t about equipment.
They weren’t about exercises.
They weren’t even about getting faster.
They talked about…
Staying balanced.
Recovering sooner.
Getting lower.
Feeling more organized.
Thinking differently about movement.
Several told me they had never experienced training like this before.
Every one of them said they would do it again.
To me, that’s the greatest compliment a coach can receive.
Because it means they didn’t just complete a program.
They left seeing the game differently.
And once you change how a player sees movement…
You’ve changed how they’ll approach every point they play.
Ready to Build Balance and Unstoppable First-Step Speed?
Build Your Foundation. Control Your Movement. Play Your Best.
Whether you’re preparing for tournament competition, high school tennis, college tennis, or simply want to become a more efficient mover, Tennis Fix Force Management™ Performance Lab was created to help players develop the movement skills that support every shot they hit.
Small groups.
Individual coaching.
A proven five-week progression.
A movement philosophy unlike anything most players have experienced.
Your strokes deserve a stronger foundation.
Let’s build it together.
Program Details
Day(s): Sundays
Time: 8:30-10 am
Location: Rotary Park | 26350 Fort Meigs Rd, Perrysburg, OH 43551
Duration: 5 Weeks | August 23 & 30, September 6, 13, 20
Maximum Players: 6
Investment: $195 ($39/week)
Reserve Your Spot
Complete the registration form below to request your spot.
Registration is limited and placement will be confirmed after follow-up communication and payment instructions.