Things You'll Need:
- Tennis Shirts
- Tennis Shoes
- Tennis Shorts
- Tennis Socks
- Sports Drinks
- Tennis Bag
- Tennis Balls
- Tennis Racquets
- Sports drinks
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Step 1
Assume ready position, as you would at the net. The hands are up and extended rather than down, as they are at the baseline.
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Step 2
Extend the arms out in front of you, keeping the racquethead below eye level (at chin height).
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Step 3
Be on your toes, and ready to split step.
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Step 4
Take your split step as your opponent makes contact with the ball.
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Step 5
Lay your wrist back so that the palm is facing toward your target area (your palm dictates the racquetface direction).
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Step 6
Step in with your left foot (for right handers) as you make contact with the ball.
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Step 7
Keep your hand, wrist and arm firm during contact.
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Step 8
Block or punch the shot, using very little racquet motion. Since the ball is coming much quicker, a swinging or waving motion is rarely needed.







