The first two put-aways by the pro in red on the right side of the screen. It’s a brush across the outside of the ball—not a high-to-low chop or classic “brush up.” Mechanic - Contact: in front, waist–shoulder high - Face: neutral/slightly closed - Path: across the outside edge (FH: right→left across; BH: left→right across) - Speed = pace: faster brush across = more pace without sailing long - Finish: across to outside shoulder/hip, not down Use it when - Shoulder-high or lower ball at the NVZ and you’re set - You want a body-line finish (hips/ribs/shoulder) or to pull the defender off their spot Skip it when - Above your strike zone (hit an overhead) - You’re off-balance or reaching (reset/place middle) Common misses → quick fixes - Into net: path went down → keep it across with neutral face - Floats long: face open → close slightly, shorten finish - Jammed: late contact → meet earlier Mini-drill (6 min) - FH (20 balls): brush-across to near-shoulder/hip; track makes/20 - BH (20 balls): two-hand OK; track - Alt 10: call “across” before contact Your turnWant this in next week’s HPT reps? Comment YES and which side (FH/BH) you want more work on.

Today we’re giving a big shout-out to Scott — It’s his birthday week, and more importantly, this guy has been putting in the work. Showing up on court, showing up in this community, and showing growth in both his mindset and mechanics. That kind of commitment stands out. So drop a 🎉 below and let Scott know we see him. Also — who’s been on court 3 or more times this week? Let us know in the comments how your training went and what you worked on. Let’s finish the week strong.

We all have weak spots—what's yours right now? - Serves + Returns - Third Shot Decisions - Reset Game - Net Play + Hand Battles - Footwork + Court Movement - Mental Focus under Pressure 🗣 Drop a vote above, then leave a comment with the one thing you're committed to tightening up this week. Also — big shoutout to Scott on his birthday today 🎉. Appreciate your presence in this group and your consistent effort on court. Hope you’re getting some games in today.

Topic: How Do You Reset After a Mistake? Mistakes are inevitable — but how you respond is what separates serious players from the rest. Here are a few simple but effective reset tactics used by top performers: 🎯 Reset Tools: - Deep Breath + Physical Anchor: One slow breath. Tap paddle on thigh. Ground yourself physically. - One-Line Reset Cue: “Next ball.” “Back in it.” Keep it short and automatic. - Paddle Flip or Spin: Small ritual to shift the mind and break tension. - Focus on the Feet: Reset your stance and posture. Feel your weight. Get out of your head and back in your body. - Positive Reframe: “That was a test. Next time I’ll read it earlier.” Use the mistake as data, not judgment. 💬 What About You? What’s your go-to reset move when things go sideways? Drop your best tactic or routine below.👇

Scott’s comment earlier hit the mark: as we move up, the basics don’t fade away—they demand more precision. Your serve, your return, your third shot—all three set the tone for the rally, especially at the mid‑to‑advanced level. Here’s a quick checklist you can run through before your next session: - Deep serve with purpose—make them move first - Deep return—reset the point, don’t let them take control - Third shot decisions: drive vs drop vs drip; beat the ball with footwork; keep your swing compact; stay low and finish high Question for you below: Which of these three shots do you find slipping the most right now? Drop your answer and we’ll pull a mini‑focus drill for next week.