A hoop is set on the ad side in a standing position. Player serves from the ad side, and tries to make the ball land inside the hoop.
Serve, rally and score is a motto for teaching kids nowadays.
It is important to teach these basics of tennis as soon as possible to let kids fall in love with the sport. Serving motion is the most complex process in tennis so more emphasis should be put on placement at young age, rather than the perfect technique.
Wimbledon arrives at the end of June and the grass court swing transforms how the game is played. Low bounces, slippery footing, and rewards for forward play demand a different tactical mindset. Here is how to coach it.
With Roland Garros centre stage in May, clay court tennis demands a different toolkit: controlled sliding, longer rallies, and patient point construction. Here is how to coach the surface that humbles power players and rewards craft.
The slice backhand is experiencing a renaissance in modern tennis, valued for its ability to change pace, create approach opportunities, and neutralise powerful opponents. This guide breaks down the technique, tactical applications, and training progressions coaches need to develop this essential shot at every level.
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