Tennis For Beginners - The Timing Or When to Hit the Tennis Ball

By "timing" I mean estimation of time to the preciseYou will discover however that on the regular one-two
instant when to hit the ball.count the ball drops to the most comfortable level for
There is a regulation timing to tennis just as there is inyou to hit it - opposite your waist line.
music. It gives rhythm and smoothness to your strokes.Stick to the regular tempo in the beginning until the
It is also your check on your tennis swing.regular one-two count has become your almost
Timing is used on all balls. When you're on the courtsubconscious timing.
next time try this:You cannot employ timing if you lose sight of the ball.
The ball is sent to you over the net. When it bouncesTherefore keep your eye on the ball. Watch it land in
on the court, count one. When it has dropped to thethe court, one. Watch it bounce up and drop to the
level of your waist line, count two. On two, hit the ball.level of your waist line, at which precise instant the
This is the correct tempo and height to use on theactual hit is made, two.
great majority of strokes both forehand and backhand.It is interesting to note that the tennis pro's swing never
Count out loud at first and make your call a clear, firmvaries in its timing. The swing therefore is smooth and
command. By slowing down your timing, you let theaccurate. Tennis beginners as well should never under
tennis ball drop low. Speed it up, and you can hit theany circumstances hurry it.
ball at the top of the bounce.