Tactical principles for the passing shot
Even with a long and well-placed attack ball from the opponent, the player in the defensive position has a good chance o...
How to play wear down an opponent like Rafael Nadal
To \"play off\" your opponent simply means to move him and wear him down. So, first of all, not to look for the quick po...
Covering the Court after a Crosscourt Shot
In order to cover the court effectively, the player need to understand where to move after each shot. The following dia...
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 to the Middle or Crosscourt if the Serve Pulls you Wide
When a serve pulls you off the court and you return down the line, you are very vulnerable to a forcing crosscourt shot...
How to Cover the Net Better
The middle of the court is not always the best place to stand to cover the passing shot. In general the best rule is to...
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...