Hitting a Defensive Lob
o hit an effective defensive lob use a very short backswing, get under the ball and hit straight up finishing with the r...
Hitting and Offensive Lob
The most important aspect to hit an effective offensive lob is disguise. Ideally you need to be in an offensive position...
The Shoulder Level Shot
The shoulder level shot is used to attack a high ball from the opponent. The idea is to hit it hard and with little tops...
The Off the Bounce Shot
Sometimes during a point you will be forced into a situation where you do not have time to back up and will have to tak...
The Dipping Shot
The dipping shot is hit with a great deal of topspin, low over the net and short. It is used for passing shots, angles,...
Use Disguise on your Drop Shots
The secret to an effective drop shot is not necessarily hitting it just over the net. More importantly is driving the op...
A Common Mistake When Lobbing
A common mistake when lobbing is to look up too early therefore missing the sweet spot on the racquet head. A lob requi...
Use Under Spin for a Good Drop Shot
Under spin will keep the ball from moving through the court and is an essential ingredient of an effective drop shot. L...
Keep the Head Still!
A common mistake on groundstrokes is to pull away from the shot as you swing. This always starts with the head. If the...
Offensive and Defensive Lobs
A lob is an important shot in tennis and can win you many points. There are two types of lobs: The defensive lob which i...