Work on the perfect replacement
There are a few specific moves that need to be followed in order to be able to hit the perfect tennis swing. By following these movements as closely as possible, the individual will be able to control the swing enough to break the opponent's ball possession percentage, thus improving their chances of scoring points.
Here are some tips for mastering the tennis swing:
- To prepare to hit and return, the player must keep the racket back at all times. When the ball is kicked by the opponent, the player must react instantly and put themselves in an ideal position to receive and return the ball with a quick and fluid movement.
- While establishing balance in the stance, the player should be aware of allowing the game to hit with the non-dominant left hand and the bat held away from the intended target at a waist-high position. It is important to maintain sufficient distance between the body and the ball in the final position to return the shot. Always making sure to hit the ball from a waist high kick will help maintain balance and hit the returning ball with precision.
- Contact with the ball when the clubhead is at the same height as the hand is important and should be
This is done by remembering not to bend or straighten the arm. Moving the wrists to accommodate the stroke is also discouraged as it will change the direction of contact on the return stroke. Instead, the player must have the habit of turning the shoulder while keeping an eye on the ball at all times to calculate the perfect return shot.
Practice the correct rotation
The ability to efficiently and effectively perform various strikes will allow the player to deliver better and more competitive strikes and challenge the opponent. It will also create opportunities for the player to score points and easily win the game.
The two main spinning techniques would be topspin and backspin and the ability to execute either with adequate force would create ideal conditions for the likelihood of the opponent not being able to take the hit and return it successfully.
The topspin stroke is displayed when hitting the ball by moving the racket up and over the ball as it is hit. The friction between the racquet strings and the ball will create enough momentum to spin the ball towards the opponent.
This type of shot will bounce at a low angle to the ground as the shot descends after impact. The natural friction created by the bounce angle will cause the topspin to spin as the ball travels to the opposing side of the court.
The backspin stroke is executed roughly the opposite, in which the racquet slide is placed under the ball before return contact is made. If only half the clubhead speed is required, the ball will generate the perfect backspin or slice required for the return stroke.
In this case, the player does not have to change the direction of the ball, which is already spinning. If the incoming ball is already in a topspin motion, the return shot will effectively create the hot chip as spin is maintained throughout the shot. The direction of the shot may change but the ball will continue to spin up and down away from the player towards the opposing side of the court.