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Tip of the day: Simple speed drill
Do you frequently find the ball speeding past the end of your racket because you haven’t got into position quickly enough? Well, this incredibly simple drill can improve your ability to zoom off the mark and hit a pitch-perfect shot. For this drill, you will need: four coloured cones, two people and a racket (optional).…
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Tip of the day: Dynamic warm up
It may not be the most exciting part of playing tennis, or any sport for that matter, but warming up is absolutely key if you want to avoid those niggling aches and pains – or a more serious injury. “Well, duh, everyone knows that”, I hear you moan. However, many of us still fall into…
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Tip of the day: Half volley
Be it at the net or on the baseline, the half volley is a key shot when you’ve been surprised by the pace of the ball or are launching an attack. Let’s take an example. The first clip in the Federer supercut below shows the Swiss stretching David Ferrer with a wide, cross-court backhand before…
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Tip of the day: Sidestep slalom
The sidestep is a key weapon in a tennis player’s armoury. It allows you to get into position quickly and efficiently without turning your back on the action. That said, it may seem relatively simple to master, but it’s also very easy to trip over your own feet and see the ball whizz past. To help,…
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Tip of the day: The tweener
It’s a shot guaranteed to draw cheers and gasps from the crowd – hitting the ball between your legs while running away from the net, known as a “tweener”. The best of the best, including Andy Murray and Roger Federer, have all unleashed the tweener at some point during their career and you can too…
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Tip of the day: The serve toss
Serves can be made or broken by the height and speed of the toss. Here, in our first Tip of the Day, are a few simple steps to make sure you’re not left red-faced on the court. Keep your throwing arm as relaxed as possible. Imagine you’re tossing an egg – keep the ball on…
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