How to play with length
Written by David Sammel    Thursday, 07 April 2005 12:47    PDF Print E-mail

A key aspect of playing tennis is to be able to rally with consistency and with length. Hitting the ball with length prevents an opponent from attacking easily. 

The essential ingredient to hitting with consistent length is to play the ball with height over the net.

You will see from the video clip that if you can create a ‘bridge effect’ over the net it not only prevents a player from netting the ball, but it also helps the quality of a player’s ability to rally effectively.


 

Top spin is a major factor in a modern tennis game because it allows players to hit a shot with height that also has some pace and power.  

Top spin also allows players to play safely within a metre of the lines without sacrificing length, because the ball will jump up and forward off the court.

Our Pro-Drills DVD provides more help in this area of tennis and much more...

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