| When tennis balls start flying your way in the game of | | | | to switch hands real quick when necessary. |
| tennis you are going to want to know not only what to | | | | Players need to learn techniques to control the ball so |
| do with them but how to do whatever you are going | | | | that it can be applied in a different way if needed. |
| to do the best that it can be done. That would be to hit | | | | These are handy little tricks that can be learned as |
| the balls. As fast as that ball enters your court by the | | | | players advance in their knowledge in the game of |
| hand of your opponent is just as fast as you want to | | | | tennis. Once the serve has left the hand of the server |
| return it. This is how you win the game. It doesn't | | | | everything now rests on the opponent and how he |
| matter if you are a player or a coach but what does | | | | she will play this serve. There are various strokes that |
| matter is making sure that you know each and every | | | | are used and now the decision rests with the |
| option that is open to you and exactly when to | | | | opponent as to which stroke they will use. There is |
| execute them. In tennis there are basically eight | | | | what is called a forehand stroke which is where the |
| different possible shots to keep the ball in motion. This | | | | racquet moves completely from one side of the body |
| along with the way that you move your body tells the | | | | to the other in an attempt to hit the ball. This is a very |
| difference between a victory and a loss. Basically | | | | common stroke. There is a backhand stroke which is |
| there are some basic guidelines that you will want to | | | | the exact opposite direction of the same move. These |
| follow before you even begin the game of tennis. First, | | | | are the two basic strokes that you will want to mainly |
| you can not just stand there you do have to have a | | | | use. There is also what is called a "volley" which is |
| stance that allows you to be ready when that ball | | | | when you are able to hit the tennis ball back at the |
| comes charging at you. | | | | opponent before it ever touches the ground. Actually |
| If you watch a pro tennis match on TV you will see | | | | there are several different strokes that are used |
| that the players usually have their legs about a hips | | | | depending on the serve but they often require practice |
| width apart and are also bent at the knees. You need | | | | and more practice and also confidence. |
| to keep a constant focus on that ball and where it is | | | | If you want to get some practice it is a good idea to |
| and where it is headed at all times. You will notice that | | | | practice swings off of a wall while you are standing |
| most professionals also keep both hands on the tennis | | | | back. Just keep hitting the ball and when it rebounds, |
| racquet to ensure a better grip. It also makes it easier | | | | practice different strokes. You will be a pro in no time. |