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May 26, 2004 This edition of the WebTennis.net
Newsletter is the complimentary, The WebTennis.net Premium Members' version
is complete with audio, video, and photos which dramatically enhances the learning experience. It's only $7 / month. Check it out here Hi and welcome to the May 26, 2004 issue of the WebTennis.net Newsletter...! Here are a couple of unrelated quick tips for you... First of all, we look at a different passing shot option for you in singles and then a reminder on your serve grip... Another passing shot option is one where you don't necessarily "pass" your opponent, but is really a two shot sequence. In singles when we're presented with the need to "pass" our opponent when we're at the baseline and they've played an approach shot, moved up to net, and challenged us to "pass" them, rather than driving the ball up the line, cross court, or lobbing high over our opponent, try this shot sequence next time... Make sure your speakers are on
and then click the > button below... Hit a semi high lob directly over your opponent's backhand placed so that if they can reach your shot it's an awkward high backhand volley. The chances are your opponent will get the ball back in play, but in such a place in your court that you'll now have a much easier passing shot opportunity. I was watching the French Open early the other morning and watched Fabrice Santoro play this shot to perfection. The clip you can watch shows Santoro hitting this shot as a pure winner, but you can also see how he'd be in great shape even if his opponent was able to get the ball back in play. Check out this short video
clip tip... NOTE: Two things... 1. You must have the free QuickTime media player version 5 or higher on your computer to view this clip. Here's where to get it... 2. If the clip does not play when you click "play the video clip" above (remember, it may take a bit for it to download after you click the link), then try saving the clip to your hard drive. Right click the link and choose "Save Target As" or whatever choice the menu gives you for saving the video file... This is a 2.2mb file, so dial up connections may take awhile to download it...
Remember to have zero strength or tension in your fingers on your racket handle when you start your serve motion. This photo of Santoro clearly shows a very relaxed hand on his racket handle. You can't see it from this angle, but his hand is also slightly off the end of his racket, probably half of his 5th finger is off of the handle which gives him the ability to generate much more racket speed just prior to contact... OK, hope these two tips will help. Be sure to let me know if you have any questions... Thanks. Brent As I mentioned earlier this week, WebTennis.net Premium Members got two additional video clips on the tip in their May 24 instructional newsletter and another tip on how to dramatically improve your ability to "reflex" balls back that are hit hard at you while you're at net and how to turn that into an advantage for you and your partner... It's only $7 / month. Check it out here Hope this has helped. Be sure to let me know if you have any questions... Brent This edition of the WebTennis.net
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