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Cross court. Cross court. Then change direction.

This is one of those patterns I love because it teaches players to build the point with purpose instead of just hitting balls.

In this drill, we’re working two balls cross court before looking to take the next ball down the line. But there’s an important rule: you only go down the line when you’re inside the baseline.

If you’re behind the baseline, stay disciplined and continue working cross court. Once you get that ball that allows you to step inside the baseline, that’s your opportunity to change direction and attack down the line.

It’s not just about learning a pattern. It’s about recognizing when you’ve earned the opportunity to change direction and take control of the point.

— Coach Mateo Mateo Ruiz

School Session is underway at DNA Athletics!

Our afternoon group training runs 3:30–5:00 PM at Unlimited Tennis Club.

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Coach Mateo: 239-478-1722
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Not every player learns the same way—and sometimes seeing it makes all the difference.

Today, Coach Aj Adail Junior is using technology to help Jacobi Max Weinberg break down the mechanics of his forehand frame by frame. Being able to actually see his movement, positioning, racquet path, and contact point gives Jacobi another way to understand what Coach AJ is teaching on the court.

Technology doesn’t replace coaching—it gives us another tool to help our players connect what they’re being told with what they’re actually doing.

As a coach, I love seeing our players learn in different ways. Sometimes you can explain something ten times, but the moment a player sees it for themselves, it clicks. That’s what development is all about—finding the teaching method that helps each individual player understand, adjust, and improve.

— Coach Mateo Mateo Ruiz

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There’s nothing better than seeing the little adjustments start to come together.

I’m working with Jessica on her forehand—focusing on creating a clean, repeatable swing and building confidence with every ball. The goal isn’t just to hit a good forehand once. It’s to develop a stroke she can trust over and over again when the pressure is on.

Jessica is putting in the work, and I’m excited to keep building from here.

— Coach AJ Adail Junior

Ready to put in the work with us? Our after-school training sessions run from 3:30–5:00 PM at Unlimited Tennis Club.

Contact Coach Mateo at 239-478-1722 or visit dnaathletics.co for more information.

Today I worked with Samir | Junior Tennis Player FL on a tactical drill focused on controlling the point down the line. We’re hitting six to eight consecutive balls while concentrating on taking the ball early.

The key is not allowing the ball to drop too low. Once it falls below the height of the net, the shot becomes much more difficult. Good positioning and early preparation allow Samir to make contact out in front and drive the ball with confidence. - Coach Aj Adail Junior

Our after-school group sessions run from 3:30–5:00 PM at Unlimited Tennis Club. To learn more, contact Coach Mateo at 239-478-1722 or visit www.dnaathletics.co.

Today’s tactical drill was all about patience, placement, and recognizing the right opportunity.

We’re working to hit six to eight quality balls crosscourt, staying disciplined until we can create a short angle and pull our opponent off the court. The goal is to build the point with purpose—not rush the finish.

Great focus and ex*****on on the court today.

Our afternoon group sessions run from 3:30–5:00 PM at Unlimited Tennis Club. For more information, contact Coach Mateo at 239-478-1722 or visit www.dnaathletics.co. Mateo Ruiz

—Coach AJ Adail Junior

Today Jacobi and I put a different spin on our forehand work.

In this drill, Jacobi releases the racquet after the forehand and catches it with his right hand. It may look simple, but there’s a purpose behind it—helping him feel a more natural finish, complete the swing, and avoid forcing or cutting off the follow-through.

Sometimes improving a stroke isn’t about hitting more balls. It’s about creating a drill that helps the player actually feel the movement we’re trying to develop.

Jacobi stayed focused, trusted the drill, and kept making adjustments rep after rep. That’s how we build a better forehand—one detail at a time.

— Coach AJ Adail Junior

Ready to put in the work with us? Our school-year afternoon sessions are now underway from 3:30–5:00 PM at Unlimited Tennis Club.

Contact Coach Mateo: 239-478-1722
www.dnaathletics.co