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Always watch the flight of the ball, height, spin, speed........are you getting good net clearance? are you getting your shots deep? Are your vollies at extreme angles? Do your drop shots have back spin? Always evaluate these things as you play, its not just good enough to get the ball back, but know what you are doing with it.
David Jackson <do10s4life@hotmail.com>
Bad Aibling, Germany - The system cannot find the path specified.

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With onehanded backhands, its important to keep the elbow in..visualize drawing a sword as in "on guard" from your hip pocket elbow is straight and contact should be out in front.
teresa <TCHU10S@aol.com>
Arlington, va USA - The system cannot find the path specified.

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For a little advanced player/ I usually,just before a forehand stroke, take a whole look at the right foot and the ball at the same time for exact and powerful hit and not to make my head up . and watch the revolving movement of the foot. It makes me absorbed in the hitting .
Seong Ryong Cho <chom3@bigfoot.com>
seoul, (south) Korea - The system cannot find the path specified.

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To hit a big serve dont muscle the ball. Wip up at it with a loose shoulder. Use your hands and wrist to generate that extra pop and placement. After a serve you should be able to recal what your raquet face looked like at contact. That will also increase your timing.
Joe Arrant <jarrant@msn.com>
Beaverton, OR USA - The system cannot find the path specified.

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On the volley, keep the head of your racquet up, even on the lowest shots. Then move your shoulder into the ball, pushing forward as if you're opening a stuck door. Do not twist. Keep your shoulders perpendicular to the net as long as possible. Punch, do not swing at the ball. Concentrate on angling the ball, rather than hitting it as hard as you can.
Lee Howard <l.howard@newlondonday.com>
New London, CT USA

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Want more power on your groundstrokes? Wonder how the good players hit the ball so hard with so little effort? The secret is hitting the ball ON THE RISE! Rather than hit the ball at the top of the bounce or on the way down, cut it off as it's rising. The keys are good footwork and racket preparation. Take small steps like basketball players to adjust as the ball nears, and get that racket back as soon as you know if it's a forehand or backhand.
Now, how does it work? According to the laws of physics, a ball is moving at it's fastest when it nears the ground, and at it's slowest at the peak of the bounce. This simply means that if you hit the ball when it's moving faster, you will generate more pace with less effort. Ever bent down to hit a half volley and have it shoot off your racket and out of the court? Now you know why! As always, practice makes perfect! E-mail me if you have any specific questions.
John Duval - Tennis Canada <Jorruss@hotmail.com>
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I see too many club players hit the first serve as hard as they can, only to tap the second one in with a frying pan grip. To improve your second serve, Take an extreme backhand grip(with the racket face parallel to the net, your palm should be facing down)toss the ball directly over your head, and swing up hard! (A good mental picture is to try to hit the ball into the clouds.)This is a topspin serve. It feels very uncomfortable at first, but with practice it is very effective. It helps to have strong stomach muscles.
John Duval - USPTR , Tennis canada <Jorruss@hotmail.com>
Daytona Beach, FL USA

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A good stance: Righthanders: Make sure your left foot points at the right netpost and that your right foot is parallel with the baseline.
This stance will help with the continental grip that might feel funny when first used. The stance will compensate for the racquet face looking too much to the left or the service box. Visit WWW.sevenoaksresort.com for more tennis tips soon.
Stephen M. Bouis, USPTA <bouis@aol.com>
San Antonio, TX USA

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For a better serve toss the ball at the 1:00 position
pete <sima1996@aol.com>
ga USA

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Always stay positive during a match. Do not give up at anytime. If one game plan is not working, try a next one.
    It is not over till you hear: "Game, set and match".
Hopefully, your name will be heard after that sentence.
Jevon Clyde Mathew <jevon@curinfo.an>
Willemstad, Curacao Netherlands Antilles

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Here is a twist for the two handed backhand - I have a lot of success getting my students to interlock their left-hand pinky finger and their right-hand index finger. This allows for a feeling of a "one unit" swing. I know that it sounds complicated but you will be amazed at the results and the simplicity of the move once you have tried it out a few times. A helpful hint is to keep the index finger of the right hand spread out a little even on the forehand swing - besides this allows for a little more control! Try it out let me know...
Kevin Foster <Kevtennis@aol>
Waco, TX USA

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As a Floridian, we get dehydrated quickly while playing, I find that eating a nice big piece of watermelon about 30 minutes before a match well hydrates and keeps the player from wearing out too easily from the hot sun or humidity. Give it a try and have fun. And always, I mean always, stretch before playing. At least a good half hour of stretching. I use to suffer shin splints badly and now am splint free. Being an avid player and a nurse has helped me learn these few tricks.
Robert L. Miller <nurserob@naplesnet.com>
Naples, Fla. USA

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You are only as good as your second serve. Most, if not all, top players have an outstanding 1st serve. Knowing that you have the capacity to get the second serve in and that will not be a sitter, gives you the confidence to go for your 1st serves.
F.Pascal <pascalf@tivoli.si.edu>
Panama, Panama

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For consistency and control on a one-handed backhand, point that right shoulder to the ground (if you're right handed)and make sure that your right arm is fairly straight all the way through the shot. Don't forget the follow-through.
Heine Lennart <filli@post6.tele.dk>
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A good exercise to improve 1st service speed is to imagine that you're throwing the racquet as far as you can. This can give you the right coil/uncoil motion automatically, and thereby improve racquet head speed.
Heine Lennart <filli@post6.tele.dk>
Aarhus, Denmark -

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Rallying: Many players learn the game from a passive perspective.Playing to win requires taking it to your opponent. Unfortunately,a great deal of instruction both formal and informal address "waiting the opponent to make a mistake". While this is an important aspect,the individual personality of the player must be exploited in order to get the best level of acheivement. Why would you sit back and wait for an error when you have the ability to seek and create them? Use your tired and true strokes to your advantage notto the nay sayers and dried up players that offer poor advise. Practice will tell you what you can and can't do. Understand what your abilities are and use them whenever feasible. Don't run away from an opportunity 'impose your will on your opponent...lest he/she imposes their will on you!!!
AMP <amp3702@aol.com>
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Always....Watch the ball HIT the Racquet and Watch the Ball LEAVE the Racquet!! Best way in the world for keeping your head down and enabling more complete follow-thru!!
charlie cooper <maven101@aol.com>
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Always keep your eye on the ball. Keeping your eye on the ball will always keep your racquet facing the right way and make your follow through more consistent. Always see the ball hit your racquet and consistency will improve greatly.
Vimal Patel <dpatel@p-c-net.net>
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Following through with either your forehand or backhand is the best way to create topspin.
Rohit Patel <dpatel@p-c-net.net>
Troy, AL USA -

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Swing your hips to produce the most powerful shots.
Rohit Patel <dpatel@p-c-net.net>
Troy, AL USA -

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Keep Your Back shoulder Back
Dan Mastous <srdm@metro.net>
Santa Rosa, Ca USA -

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Work on serves. They are the only shot where you have total control of where the ball is before you hit it. You can capitalize greatly.
Rohit Patel <dpatel@p-c-net.net>
Troy, AL USA -

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The serve is an essential shot of the game. It is the only shot that you have total control over. If your first serve is very fast, but it never goes in, the best thing to do is take a little speed of it and get it in. The more accurate you are with your first serve, the more matches you will win at a beginners level.
Rohit Patel <dpatel@p-c-net.net>
Troy, AL USA -

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Footwork is a major plus in successful tennis. Take time to practice footwork drills such as jumping rope. Getting your feet set up for each shot you attempt will help in your consistency.
Kevin Foster <KJAAAB@AOL>
Waco, TX USA -

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Foot work is the key to success at tennis. Make sure you jump rope as much as possible. Your foot work will help you set up for the hard shots as well as the easy ones.
Kevin Foster <KJAAAB@AOL>
Waco, TX USA -

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Drink lots of fluids the day before a big match. Reason: In order to stave of dehydration, you must "hydrate" yourself well before the strenuous activity so that your body has time to absorb the fluid. Drinking lots of water right before a match will not help avoid dehydration may make you uncomfortable during play.
David Amormino <DEAmormino@aol.com>
Windsor, CA USA -

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Hold your back shoulder back for consistency and power
Dan Mastous <srdm@metro.net>
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growl at the net!!!
Daryl Wienke
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