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... pivot and by minute adjustments in handling his racket . The novice lacks this kinesthetic sense , and to expect him to develop it in the face of the many other problems he will encounter is nonsensical.1 The Simple Pivot This sequence ...
... pivot and by minute adjustments in handling his racket . The novice lacks this kinesthetic sense , and to expect him to develop it in the face of the many other problems he will encounter is nonsensical.1 The Simple Pivot This sequence ...
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... pivoting usually will improve . The Reverse Pivot ( Pivoting Away From the Ball ) Now the ball is coming directly at the player's body , or so little to the right that he must either move or be hit by the oncoming ball . 1. The player ...
... pivoting usually will improve . The Reverse Pivot ( Pivoting Away From the Ball ) Now the ball is coming directly at the player's body , or so little to the right that he must either move or be hit by the oncoming ball . 1. The player ...
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... pivot the shoulders more on high balls than in the forehand volley . Otherwise , the theory of the two shots as far as execution is concerned is identical . It is a good idea to explain that balls which are coming directly at the ...
... pivot the shoulders more on high balls than in the forehand volley . Otherwise , the theory of the two shots as far as execution is concerned is identical . It is a good idea to explain that balls which are coming directly at the ...
Contents
Teaching the Beginner | 9 |
Footwork or Getting into Position | 17 |
The Backhand Drive | 32 |
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ability action allowed angle attempt back court backhand backswing ball is hit baseline begin bounce challenge match chop clinic coach cocked position concentrate Courtesy of Dartmouth Dartmouth Sports Information deal DIAGNOSIS AND CORRECTION difficulty doubles play drop shot elbow equipment explain factors fault feel follow-through footwork forehand drive give grip ground strokes half volley handle hit the ball important instruction instructor keep the ball knees learner left foot left hand lesson line-up Mattapan method move netman opponent opponent's overhead partner pivot poach poor posi possible practice pupil quickly racket back racket head ready reverse pivot right foot rules schedule server shifting shoulder side simply slice spin squad stance straight strategy strings structor taught teacher teaching tennis tion topspin toss tournament trouble twist serve underspin USTA usually weak return wind will carry wrist young players youngsters