Return + 1: get into the backhand cross rally
The server serves from the left to the outside, the returner plays his return (backhand for the right-handed player) far...
Take Time from the Opponent by Catching the Ball Early
Letting the ball get to you instead of moving forward to hit it gives the opponent more time to recover between shots. T...
Return a Drop Shot Down the Line Unless you can Attack it
When running down a drop shot, hit the ball back deep down the line unless you can hit a forcing shot crosscourt...
Make the Opponent Play When Defending Against an Overhead
Whenever you are able to push the opponent back with a good lob, make sure you keep the ball in play after the opponent...
When the Opponent attacks the Net and you are out of Balance Consider a Soft Shot to the Opponent’s Feet
It is very easy to miss the passing shot when the opponent forces you with his/her approach shot. In those cases a high...
Focus on Staying Relaxed and Watching the Ball at Contact to Hit Better Passing Shots
When the opponent attacks the net it is very easy to feel pressured and react accordingly. Tensing up and lifting the he...
Hit a High Defensive Lob if the Opponent Forces with His/Her Approach Shot
When stretched and out of balance, the odds of hitting an effective passing shot are slim.
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Do not Let the Opponent Get too Close to the Net – Use the Lob
If you allow the opponent to play close to the net it will be very hard to pass/him or her. Getting close to the net is...
When it comes to Passing Shots, Keeping the Ball Low is more Important than Hitting Hard
Keeping the ball low on a passing shot assures that the opponent will not be able to hurt you even if he can reach the b...
Hit the Passing Shot and move Diagonally into the Court
Catching the ball early to hit a passing shot will take way time from the opponent.
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