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Tip Of The Week

World class players treat each point with care, starting with their ready position and focus.  They prepare themselves to play this point only, rather than the point before or the match after.  By contrast, many lower-level players let their emotions and focus wander.  But whether it was a bad call by an umpire, a lost opportunity, or a great shot, you need to focus only on the present in preparing for the next shots you will play -- right now.

Tip of the Week

It's a good idea for attacking players to try to return as many serves as possible with their forehands.  Moving into a forehand return position will let you more easily attack those serves that bounce deep, and attack the following shot (the fourth ball) if your opponent gives you something loose when playing your return.  Using your forehand consistently will also reduce the complexity of your short pushing and flipping game by letting you focus on technique for that side.

Tip Of The Week

By Carl Danner 

A good attacking stroke (like a loop or smash) is a continuous, aggressive motion with a definite weight shift forward.  You can't be tentative, or stop halfway and expect good results.  Even where the shot is hit with only moderate pace, the stroke has to flow without interruption.

Tip Of The Week

By Carl Danner

Many beginning players (and some who are more advanced) focus so intently on meeting the ball with the racket that they make only stiff, short strokes or blocks.  Given how quickly balls can move, this concern can be understandable to avoid missing entirely.