Tennis Strokes

Tennis Tactic: Putting On The Brakes, The Key To Excellent Recovery

http://tennismindcamp.com/images/tennisrecovery.jpgNow when your opponent tries to pull you off the court using a shot out wide to your forehand side, you want to make sure that you use an open stance. Why?

Because if your opponent has hit the ball wide, this is going to send you “sprinting” in the direction of the sideline to get it – pulling you off the court.  The open stance will make it so you can still hit a great ball even when you’re on the run.

But if you want to be able to recover and…

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Leave A Lefty In The Dust

One of the greatest weapons that “lefties” tend to use is a hard-hitting forehand shot that often pulls “righties” clear off the court. Thihttp://tennismindcamp.com/images/leftyOnBoard.jpgs forces you to extend for a long “strrrrreeetch” with hopes of just making contact with the top of the racket.

Needles to say, your left-handed opponent will be in a great GSP (good shot position) to easily capitalize on your weak return. So, how do defend against it?

Know that this shot is likely to come your way. Be prepared! If you’re able to mentally ready yourself ahead of time, you’ll be able to…

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Tennis Stance and Positioning – Be Ready!

I’ve noticed that a lot of players overlook one very important concept that’s absolutely crucial to succeeding at any level.

I’m talking about that moment or split second right before you strike the ball, the prep-time.

What you do to get ready in advance will put you in a greater position to get the absolute most out of that upcoming stroke.

Not being in the correct position ahead of time will cause you to rush and do things quicker than you’d like…

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