| | Singles Tips: When you are in position, use the Change of Direction Shot(s) to open up the court, look for the short reply, if you get the short reply, then use the change of direction and follow your shot in to take the court away from your opponent. When you are out of position and your opponent's back, go high and deep up the middle... if your opponent has moved to the net, you can go low down the line at their feet.
Doubles Tips: Remember your 80/20 Rule. From behind the service line, go 80% Cross-Court and 20% up the Line/Alley. Once you get inside the service line if you get a high shot, then go 80% Down the Line/Alley and 20% Cross-Court angle in order to take the ground stroker out of the point & finish points more decisively. *However if it's a low ball inside the service line, then keep the ball 80% Cross-Court & 20% up the Line/Alley.
*For both singles & doubles players:
1. Work on your 2 first strike shots with your professional... Your Serves & Returns. Serve more into the body to set your partner up in doubles, and to get a short reply in singles and always think and speak the positive words - "I put all returns in play" - Your mind might say liar, liar pants on fire initially, but keep thinking & stating the positive which will serve to keep you focused, loose, and help you start making good on your affirmation.
2. Work on improving all 3 phases of your game. The Back-court, the Mid-court, and the Front-court shots. Too many players spend 80-90% of their time in one area of the court. In order to play your best tennis, you must be solid in all 3 areas of the court.
Become a Student of the Game by taking notes at lessons & drills & reviewing them before, during, & after match-play. -And set some written goals, develop a plan of action, and review them with your coach on a monthly basis.
Read more on my blogs: www.Zone123Tennis.blogspot.com & www.wedgewoodtennis.blogspot.com
See You On the Courts,
Coach Craig
Craig L. Bobo
Director of Tennis
Wedgewood Golf & Country Club
614.793.9600
614.734.9545 Tennis Shop
cbobo@wedgewoodgolfcc.com
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