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How To Use A Serve And Volley Strategy
This video will show you how to play tennis using an attacking serve and volley strategy.
Step 1:
Decide your strategy
The experienced player focuses his concentration before serving by bouncing the ball.
At this time you are deciding which serve to use and where to place it.
There are various serve and volley strategies and here are two that we recommend.
Step 2:
Strategy one
This play uses a flat serve into the body of your opponent. Although the ball is normally thrown directly above the head when serving, a more penetrating attack may be achieved by throwing the ball slightly in front of you and higher than normal, then jumping and turning your shoulders and hips forward towards the net, before bringing the racket face through to connect with the ball.
This means that after hitting the ball your body will inevitably be moving towards the net, to the position you will need to assume to put away your opponent's return.
The volley is a simple stroke. It requires no swing and no follow through.
Step 3:
Strategy two
This play requires a high topspin serve down the centre of the court. This serve will cut off the angles for your opponent and give you slightly longer to get into the net, ready for the volley. This serve is likely to produce a return high over the net, easy for you to put away.
With either of these attacking plays the intention is to win the point swiftly with one or two shots. Ideally the serve is not returned. However when the serve is returned hopefully it is a feeble, wavering shot begging to be put out of its misery by the server dominating the net.
And that's it! Time to put into practice yournew skills with these winning strategies - played the VideoJug way.
How To Master The Double-Handed Backhand
This film shows you to how to perform the double-handed backhand in tennis.
Step 1:
Your position
Begin at the baseline in the ready position. For greater flexibility you can bounce. This keeps your body alert and ready. Alternatively you can shift your weight from side to side.
Watch the ball as it leaves your opponent's racket. As soon as you see the ball is going towards your backhand side, prepare.
Step 2:
Your grip
As you are already using the continental grip for the ready position, your right hand is in the correct position, with the V of your thumb and forefinger on the top bevel of the handle.
Now simply slide your left hand down from the throat of the racket onto the handle. This is the correct grip for your double-handed backhand.
If you are left handed simply reverse these instructions.
There is an easy way to find this grip. Simply slide your right hand down the frame of the racket onto the handle. Then place your left hand above it.
Step 3:
Backswing
As you move towards the ball, simply pivot your feet.
This will place your front shoulder square-on to the ball, as you perform the backswing.
As you take the racket back across your chest, rotate your shoulders, keeping your hips in line with them.
Step 4:
Your swing
Accelerate the racket into contact with the ball, shifting your weight onto your front foot.
For the double handed backhand the control of the shot is in your left hand. The right hand simply guides.
Your aim is to meet the ball in front of you, ideally at waist height. Don't wait for it to reach your side!
Tip: Don't let the racket be too close to your body. Your stroke will become cramped if it is.
Step 5:
Follow through
Follow through with your racket ending high, turning your shoulders as you do so.
Remain balanced for a second or two after the ball has gone, and then allow your momentum to take you into the ready position.
That's all there is to it. Now you're ready to use this attacking double-handed backhand that will beat your opponent the VideoJug way!
How To Master The Lob Shot
This film demonstrates how to perform a winning lob that will help ensure you beat your opponent every time!
Step 1:
Your grip
From the ready position, select your grip. For a lob the racket face should be open, so we recommend the continental grip.
The V of your thumb and forefinger should be on the top bevel of the racket handle.
Step 2:
Your position
As soon as you see where the ball is going, pivot your feet to the side.
The shift of your feet will quite naturally place you sideways on to the court.
As you move towards the ball, stay side on, using side steps and cross steps to adjust your position.
Step 3:
Bring the racket back
Look to take the racket head back low so that you'll be able to bring the racket under the ball. The strings of your racket head should face skywards.
Use your non-racket hand to point at the ball. This helps you track the ball and keeps your body sideways on to the shot.
Step 4:
Your swing
With your body leaning slightly back, bring your racket underneath the ball, lifting it into the air.
Remember to keep the racket face open.
TIP: Don't under-hit the ball. The worst thing you can do is give a low ball that your opponent will be able to smash.
Step 5:
Follow through
Follow through low to high with the racket ending up at your shoulder.
The momentum of your swing brings you round into the ready position.
That's all there is to it! It's a perfect lob to beat your opponent when they're at the net...learned the VideoJug way!