It is commonly accepted that more points are won by a partnership that are both at the net, than one that plays two people back, or worse yet one-up, one-back. This two-up formation often causes confusion however when it comes to deciding who is going to hit the ball. The solution is as simple as
If there is a beginning, middle, and end to every point then there should be at least three shots hit on your side of net, before a point is scored. Many players feel a need to attack the return no matter the strength of the serve, or try to hit a winner off the very
Are you a candidate for the Weekly Garden Gnome award? This recognition is given to a player who in their role as the server’s partner does not move at all, and could be easily mistaken for that little concrete statue that sits motionless in your yard. As the server’s partner, you have the first real
Read the Ball – Wide, Middle, Late Frequently players are heard to say “I know where they are going to hit because I am reading their racquet”. At the speed that a racquet goes, that statement is nearly impossible. What you can do however is “read” the player or the ball. Players who step comfortably
Watch the Ball If “watch the ball” is a phrase you often use, then try to be more specific. Most players watch a green blur at best, and some only watch the ball until it bounces. The lines and the logo on the ball can be invaluable to your students. Either one can be used
