Tennis terminology and the various strokes can get confusing for a beginner. There are so many terms, definitions, rules, and shots that if you haven’t grown up playing or watching the sport it can all feel a little overwhelming. All games of tennis consist of six basic strokes: the serve, forehand...
In its simplest form, tennis involves two players or teams of two, on a court, using rackets to hit a ball to each other over a net. Tennis is great fun and is accessible to all ages and skill levels. You don’t have to wait for the summer to enjoy the delights of tennis. Tennis nowadays is a more ac...
1. Holding the Ball In your non racket hand let the ball lightly rest in the bottom two segments of your fingers, pad of your hand, and your thumb. Your hand should be positioned as if you are holding a glass of water. 2. Lay Up First, think in terms of floating the ball instead of tossing. The...
Why Spin a Serve? Spin = In Have you ever watched a baseball pitcher throw a slider or curveball? Notice that the ball dives downward as it’s going over the plate. In tennis when you spin a serve the ball has a similar effect, only in this case the ball dives down into the service box. How to Spin a...
1. Point at the Ball Point at the ball with the opposite hand from the bounce till the start of your swing. This will help your tracking skills on the forehand. Sometimes the pace of the game can seem so fast, but when you point at the ball the game will have more of a slow motion effect. 2. See the...
