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Tennis Strategy . Always watch the ball (Try to figure out whether it is a topspin, backspin, or slice) . Stay in the present. Don't think about winning or losing. Focus only on the current point (forget all past points won or lost) . Learn how to relax. The body performs best when it's relaxed . On a count of 4, breathe in/out. Slow breathing…

Tennis Volley. Grip . Use a Continental(2) or bevel (2) grip. It minimizes grip changes during the game. . Slide the hand farther along the grip for more control. . Preparation (when the opponent hits the ball). Knees are slightly bent. The racket is held in front at a 30-degree angle. Watch the ball. When the opponent hits the ball, do a split step toward…

Tennis Slice Backhand. Grip. Choose Continental (2) grip. Initial Preparation (before incoming ball bounces) . When the opponent hits the ball, do a split step into a Closed Stance in the ball's direction. . In Closed Stance, load up the back leg (70% back, 30% front), with the front foot pointing at 45 degrees and the right at 90 degrees. Make sure that the back…

Tennis One-Handed Backhand Drive . . . 1. Grip . a. Use Semi-Western Backhand (8) for high balls . b. Use Eastern Backhand (1) for waist-high balls . c. Use Continental (2) for low balls . 2. Initial Preparation (before the incoming ball bounces) . a. When the opponent hits the ball, do a split step toward the ball. . b. If you decide that…

Tennis Forehand Drive. . . 1. Grip . a. Use Eastern Forehand (3) or Semi-Western (4), with index knuckle on bevel (3) or (4) . b. Be sure that the wrist is loose. Only the ring and pinkie fingers are holding the racket (to allow for a smooth racket rotation) . c. The pinkie finger should be wrapped around the tapered bottom of the racket…

Tennis Backhand Return . . A return is tennis's second most important stroke (after the serve). . . . 1. Grip . a. Use Eastern Backhand(1) two-handed grip. The easiest way to find it is to hold the racket horizontally at waist level and grip it with both hands. . 2. Backhand Preparation (before the incoming ball bounces) . a. Once the server's ball has…

Tennis Forehand Return . . A return stroke is tennis's second most important stroke (after the serve). . . . 1. Grip . a. Use Eastern Forehand (3) or Semi-Western (4), with index knuckle on bevel (3) or (4) . 2. Preparation (before the incoming ball bounces) . a. Once the server's ball has been launched, one should creep toward the best position and do…

. . . . . . . Tennis Flat Serve. . 1. Grip . a. Use Continental Grip (2) loosely (with just the ring and pinkie fingers to allow for the snap). . b. Use Boris Becker's grip (2.5) for more slice . c. The index finger must be separated to enable pronation . 2. Initial Stance . a. Stand a few inches behind the…