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Playing tips are available in the following categories:
Grips, Shots.
Practice drills for various parts of your game are available in categories such as Ground Strokes, Forehand Drill, Strokes.
Tennis Tips
- Forehand
The modern forehand is one of the most spectacular and devastating shots in the game. With modern technology and techniques, today's players... - Drop Shot
As players hit with more power and more top spin the drop shot has become increasingly effective as a surprise variation. Use this when... - Serve / Volley
This is the grip to hold the racquet for the serve, volley, sliced backhand and smash. It is known as the chopper grip, because it is the... - Backhand - two
Beginners are encouraged to learn to play shots on the backhand side with two hands. The two-handed backhand grip gives extra strength... - Backhand - one
To play a one-handed backhand shot, place the palm of your hand on top of the handle then move the racquet inwards a quarter turn. The... - Advance Forehand
Experienced players adopt a more advanced forehand grip known as the semi-western. It is the grip used by most of the professionals on the... - Forehand
This is the most simple, natural and reliable grip and the one most beginners should adopt. It is known as the eastern grip or shake-hands...
Tennis Drills
- Develop Your Topspin
The player stands approximately halfway between the net and the service line. The coach stands on the other side of the net and throws (or gently... - Approach shot drill
This drill is a good drill to help you practice your approach shots. The drillee starts on the baseline while the ball feeder starts on the... - Zig-Zag Drill
This drill is done with 4 players. This drill helps players hit crosscourt ground strokes and down the line volleys. On one side of... - Short Ball Feast
This drill is to help players hit winners off of their opponent's shots that land short. Grab a bucket of balls and set one player up at... - Rallying Deep
This is a drill that is always harder than it sounds. I always enjoyed the challenge of this drill. The purpose of this drill is to help you...