TENNIS TIPS | TIP 39: HITTING A SHORT ANGLED VOLLEY IN DOUBLES

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Tip 39: Hitting A Short Angled Volley in Doubles

When approaching into the net in doubles try using a short angled volley cross court when you have pushed your opponent back. Try to take the pace of the ball by using a bit of backspin.

Wrong: Strings are facing down the line

Correct: Racket angle is facing cross court.

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TENNIS TIPS | TIP 38: Hitting An Inside Forehand

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Tip 38: Hitting An Inside Forehand

Hit an inside in forehand when you have pushed your opponent out of court and you have an easier more central ball to hit into the space.

Wrong: Racket strings are pointing cross court

Correct: Strings are pointing down the line into the space

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Tennis Tips | Tip 37: Serving Down The T

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Tip 37: Serving Down The T

Serve down the T on the deuce side to reduce your opponents angles on the return.

Wrong: Aiming across court

Correct: Aiming for the T

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Tennis Tips | Tip 36: Hitting With More Height Behind The Baseline

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Tip 36: Hitting With More Height Behind The Baseline

To get more height over the net make sure your racket is below the ball so you can hit up the back of it. This will help you to hit with more height when pushed behind the baseline and under pressure giving you more time to recover.

Wrong: Racket too high

Correct: Racket is below the ball so you can hit up the back of it.

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TENNIS TIPS | TIP 35: Keep Your Eye On The Ball

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Tip 35: Keep your eye on the ball

Keep your eye on the ball and and your head still when hitting the ball as this will help you to hit cleaner with a good contact point.

Wrong: Head has moved even before hitting

Correct: Head stayed still

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TENNIS TIPS | TIP 34: BE IN A GOOD READY POSITION

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Tip 34: Be In A Good Ready Position

Make sure you are ready with your racket up and in front of you. This will help your set up when preparing for your forehand.

Wrong:  Racket down and not prepared

Correct: Good ready position with racket in front

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TENNIS TIPS | TIP 33: Stepping In With The Left Foot On A Forehand Volley

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Tip 33: Stepping In With The Left Foot On A Forehand Volley

Make sure you step in with your left foot on your forehand volley. This will help you move forwards and make sure you get your contact point out in front of your body.

Wrong: Right foot forward

Correct: Right foot forward and contact point in front of body

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