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Tactics

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Serve

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Consistency

txchou — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 15:38:37 CST

Hit Most of Your Groundstrokes Crosscourt

Over the course of a match, if you hit more shots down the line than crosscourt, you’re probably going to lose.

Why?

You’re going to assume most of the risk and do a lot more running than your opponent. Certainly you have to hit shots down the line and move your opponent. But hitting quality shots crosscourt most of the time will keep you in good shape. You’ll be aiming over the lower part of the net and into the bigger part of the court. If your opponent wants to hit a winner down the line, he’ll be taking all the risk.

Which Pros Play this Style?

It’s what pros like Lleyton Hewitt, Guillermo Coria and David Ferrer rely on, and they’re tough to beat.

A Drill to Develop this Skill

To develop your awareness of when to change the direction of the ball, play a game up to 11 in which you and your partner start every point hitting either crosscourt forehands or backhands. You can hit down the line any time (except on the first ball), but if you break the crosscourt rally and lose the point, your opponent is awarded two points since you took the risk of opening up the court. This teaches you to go crosscourt unless you’re confident that not only will you hit a good shot down the line, but it will result in you winning the point.

Source:http://www.tennis.com

Top Spin Backhand

txchou — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 15:27:11 CST

The one-handed backhand looks like one of the hardest shots in tennis.
But with a bit of practice, it can become one of the most satisfying shots in the book.
Not only is it a very useful defensive tool but the best tennis players use it as a devastating attacking weapon.

STEP ONE

From the ready position, twist your racquet into your preferred grip as you begin your backswing by turning your hips and shoulders.
Step out towards the line of the ball, shifting your weight to the outside foot.

STEP TWO

Step forward with your inside foot and begin shifting your weight onto it as you start the forward swing.
Aim to meet the ball in front of you, preferably at about waist height.
Do not wait for it to reach your side.

STEP THREE

Hit through the ball as you bring most of your weight onto your front foot.
Use your whole body - your legs, torso, and body weight should all be contributing to your shot.

Do not make your arm do all of the work.
Especially important with a one-handed backhand is to get extra power by pushing up and forward with your legs as you hit.

STEP FOUR

Keep your weight on the front foot until after contact and remain balanced during the follow-through and recovery.
Practice keeping your chin over your leading foot until a second or two after the ball has gone.
Do not try to force it - you will hit the ball harder with a loose, quick motion.
The racquet head is six times heavier than the ball - let it do the work!
Allow your momentum take you into position for your next shot.

Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/skills/4237238.stm

Slice

txchou — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 15:26:03 CST

Links:

How To (about.com);

Tennis for Dummies (dummies.com)

Backhand Slice - BBC Sports (bbc.co.uk)

Backhand

txchou — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 15:21:39 CST

The backhand in tennis is a stroke hit by swinging the racquet away from one's body in the direction of where the player wants the ball to go. For a right-handed player, a backhand begins on the left side of his body, continues across his body as contact is made with the ball, and ends on the right side of his body. It can be either a one-handed or a two-handed stroke.

- Wikipedia

Forehand

txchou — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 15:21:17 CST

The forehand in tennis is a shot made by swinging the racquet across one's body in the direction of where the player wants to place the shot. For a right-handed player, the forehand is a stroke that begins on the right side of his body, continues across his body as contact is made with the ball, and ends on the left side of his body.

- Wikipedia

Top Spin

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Roger Federer

txchou — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 20:23:36 CST

Rafael Nadal

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Home

txchou — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 20:12:56 CST

Tennis is a game played between either two players ("singles") or two teams of two players ("doubles"). Players use a stringed racquet to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over a net into the opponent's court. In some places tennis is still called lawn tennis to distinguish it from real tennis (also known as royal tennis or court tennis), an older form of the game that originated in France in the Middle Ages and is played indoors on a very different court. Originating in England in the late 19th century, lawn tennis spread first throughout the English-speaking world, particularly among the upper classes. Tennis is now once again an Olympic sport and is played at all levels of society, by all ages, and in many countries around the world. Except for the adoption of the tie-breaker in the 1970s, its rules have remained remarkably unchanged since the 1890s. Along with its millions of players, millions of people follow tennis as a spectator sport, especially the four Grand Slam tournaments.

- Wikipedia

Drills

txchou — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 04:33:45 CDT

Playing Pushers

txchou — Wed, 16 May 2007 08:07:46 CDT

You must respect the "pusher!".
You must not resort to playing the "pusher's" game.
"Pushers" generally do not like moonballs. She/he hates balls that bounce high and keep the her/him behind the baseline. Hitting slice and sidespin off of high bouncing balls usually is difficult for the "pusher," and forces her/him to experience a bit of frustration.
"Pushers" usually do not possess great passing shots. If you can get to the net quickly and volley away from the "pusher," you can probably put away any passing shot she/he may hit. Frequently, the "pusher" attempts to lob over the net rusher rather than attempting to pass her/him. So, if you are at net against a pusher, keep an eye out for the lob.
When I play the "pusher" my first plan of action is to serve and volley. On the return of serve, I frequently chip and charge. Net rushers are the "pusher's" Nemesis. (Another good reason to develop your all court game!). Pushers like to move side to side...they are used to it. However, they hate to move on diagonals. If you hit a shot deep to the "pusher's" backhand and then follow it with a short shot to the forehand, he/she will have to run diagonally to get to the ball. This action usually forces the "pusher" to hit a weak reply or to go for a shot he/she probably doesn't own...the big winner.
You need to be very patient when playing the "pusher," especially if you are not attempting to take the net. Big groundstrokers often self-destruct against "pushers" because they are impatient. This added to the fact that they have to provide the entire pace on their groundstrokes (the "pusher" after all does push rather than hit the ball). Be prepared to run when playing the "pusher." Don't be too eager to go for put aways. Wait until you have a clear opportunity to win the point before you go for the winner.
Don't try to outpower the "pusher." Try to hit your groundstrokes at 3/4 pace.
Don't wait for the ball to come to you!!! Aggressively move to every ball! If you can, try to hit every ball on the rise. This action will minimize the effects of the "pusher's" spin.
Mix up the placement of your serves. Hit flat, slice and kick serves to all parts of both service boxes. The key is not to be predictable on your serve.
Don't let the "pusher" dictate the pace of play. "Pushers" will frequently try to speed things up or slow things down.
Don't ever let the "pusher" see you angry or frustrated. These actions actually encourage the "pusher." He/she lives to see you snap psychologically.

Full article: http://www.tennisserver.com/turbo/turbo_98_7.html

Serve Tips

txchou — Wed, 16 May 2007 08:01:10 CDT

Before beginning your service motion, make certain that your opponent is ready to receive. You don’t want to have to "re-start" a service motion.

As an integral part of your service ritual, bounce the ball a few times (always the same number of bounces) with your weight on your front foot. Try to relax your body as much as is possible during this phase.

Lean back on your rear foot and look to the service box. Lift the toe of your front foot to be certain that your all your weight is on the rear foot. Make certain you pause in this position and visualize the serve you want.

Before you begin the actual service motion, be certain to look up at the point where you want the ball to go to make contact. This single action will do wonders in improving the accuracy and consistency of your serves!

Using either the foot-back (platform) or foot-up (pinpoint) technique, begin your service motion.

Regardless of stance, be certain to bend your knees in the service motion. Bending the knees will add power to any serve, and help your motion flow.

If you are using the foot-up (pinpoint) stance, be certain to launch upward (actually leaving the ground) as you reach up to make contact with the ball. Generally, a higher toss is needed for this launching. If you are serving a flat, first serve from this position, make certain that you launch yourself forward into the court. If you are hitting the kick or the topspin serves, you will probably not be able to "lean into the court" on your launch because you are tossing somewhat behind your body/head.

If you are using the foot-back (platform) stance, you will be bringing your rear foot forward, after making contact with the ball. This forward motion of the rear foot will provide power. You should end up with the rear foot landing inside the baseline. This service technique is great for first serves and for the serve/volley player. Your body will automatically be moving forward toward the net. As an aside, I believe this approach is very helpful to seniors or players who have knee problems. The amount of knee bend in this approach can be minimal and still the player can have an effective and powerful serve.

Finishes are critical in serving. The cross-your-body finish is most appropriate for first and slice serves. The finish where your racquet ends its motion on the same side of the body as your racquet hand is best for kick and topspin serves.

Extract from: http://www.tennisserver.com/turbo/turbo.html

Roger Federer - Backhand Slice

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