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The game of tennis requires that you understand the basic fundamentals. When you learn the different grips and
strokes you can become a good tennis player. Ground Strokes are the meat and potatoes of every players game, especially when
playing singles. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced player, consistency, control and placement are the 3 most important
elements for your game.
How do you achieve CCP?
Consistency comes from a consistent,
fluid motion of the racquet. Try it! Work on the same starting point and finishing point with your swing. Ideally, the racquet
should move low to high, keeping the head perpendicular to the ground.
Control comes from being able to move
into position with poise and balance to execute the stroke.
Placement is achieved when you can
effectively swing the strings of the racquet in the direction you want, time and time again...
Once you accomplish CCP then you can add the last P
that everyone is dying to have!! Power, Power, Power! Add power through smoothly accelerating the head of the racquet and transferring your weight at the right time.
TIMING is a whole other tip.
Timing and Rhythm
It is well known to all players that the timing and rhythm of the
stroke are essential factors in playing the game. Experts are well aware that to teach individual players of proper timing
is very difficult. Moreover, if one who is unable to learn directly from an instructor, it is impossible to find and master
the timing suitable to oneself.
The tennis stroke has a rhythm. This is not only the rhythm in
the motion but it is in the flexibility of the tennis racket and the movement of the body. Rhythm too, is something that one
cannot learn easily from books nor instructors.
You also have to have the right stance, the right grip, the right
shoulder movement, the right arm movement, and the right hip movement.
Excel at CCP and I guarantee your game will escalate."
How
good you want to become depends on the amount of time spent on the tennis courts. Picking up bad habits on the your fundamentals
is the easiest way to give up on a great sport.
Here are the fundamental skills:
Forehand - learn the proper techniques to develop this stroke
Backhand - The backhand is really the easiest stroke to perfect
Footwork - the difference between a win or a loss.
Topsin - Improve your consistency, depth, and pace from the baseline
Volley - What a great weapon to use for intense club competition
Lobs - is something that we should spend more time practicing
Drop Shots - Shots for the advanced players
Overhead - another weapon?
Slice - What a way to break the pace of you opponents ground strokes
Serve - Your weapon?
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