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 *Tennis Balls - How to Buy*

Tips for testing whether the tennis balls you are about to purchase have retained their bounce.

 *Drop Shots: Don't Skim the Net*

A drop shot that skims the net bounces towards the opponent. A shot with a higher arc is better.

 *Drop Volley Coaching Cue*

A coaching cue that will teach players how to take the pace off the ball when hitting a drop volley.

 *How to Slow Down Fast Opponents*

Three tactics that work against speedy opponents.

 *Follow-Through Coaching Cue*

Use the non-racquet hand as a checkpoint to monitor a complete follow-through on forehand strokes.

 *Grip - Squeeze Bottom Fingers*

To ensure a firm wrist on contact with the ball during groundstrokes, players should tighten the bottom three ?ngers of the racquet hand.

 *Groundstrokes - Ball Approach*

A groundstroke technique in which the racquet is brought back only halfway back until the ball hits the ground.

 *Groundstrokes - Early Preparation*

A drill and coaching cue to prevent the weak shots and timid play that result from a late backswing.

 *Groundstrokes- Contact Point*

Just before, during and after contact with the ball, the tennis stroke should be a straight line aimed at the target.

 *Groundstrokes- Weight Transfer Cue*

If your students? back heel leaves the ground before contact with the ball, they are shifting their weight too soon.

 *Forehand - Wrist on Backswing*

In the forehand stroke, the racquet should face slightly downward in the hindmost part of the backswing.

 *Forehand - Use of Free Hand*

Prevent weak forehand shots by touching the left finger to the elbow of the racquet-arm.

 *How Big is the Sweet Spot?*

The sweet spot in modern racquets is the size of four tennis balls, but only the size of a golf ball on older wooden racquets.

 *Lightweight Racquets-Pros and Cons*

Extra-light racquets have advantages for beginners lacking in arm strength, but encourage poor stroke mechanics and increase the potential for tennis elbow.

 *Overheads - Opposite Elbow Action*

Instead of pointing at incoming balls with the free hand, players hitting an overhead stroke can point with the free elbow to produce better shoulder rotation and power.

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