If you want to get better at tennis, you need to focus on a combination of hard work and skill improvement. It’s impossible to get better without working hard and you won’t make much progress until you refine your skills. With that in mind, what should players do to get better at the game? Here are some top tennis tips to help you become the player you have the ability to be.
Get a tennis lesson
The first tip might seem like an obvious one, but too many people push it aside. If you want to improve at the game, you need to get a tennis lesson. Teaching professionals can look at your game and figure out where you need improvements. Maybe your problems are in the grip or maybe you have issues with footwork. These are things that can be fixed by a good pro, so you owe it to yourself to give one of them a chance to help you improve. Keep this in mind as you move forward. Lessons also give you a valuable opportunity to practice hard and work on your skills.
Improve your setup
Almost more important than almost anything else is your setup. If you want to be powerful and accurate, you need to set up well to the ball. Whether you are hitting a forehand, backhand, or a volley, make sure your feet are in good position. Work hard on your balance and work on getting to the ball in time. Your feet should be at least shoulder-width apart to give you a chance at solid power.
Nothing beats topspin
Some players wonder the key to having good power and solid accuracy as well. When you go get a tennis lesson, they will have you focus on the topspin portion of your game. You should work hard on rolling over the ball with a full swing. Most tennis pros will tell you that a low to high approach is the best way to hit a good topspin forehand. Keep your focus on starting low and really getting behind the ball. When you come through with a nice follow-through, you will have hit an excellent shot.
No player can become great without constantly working on his or her skills. A tennis lesson can give you the foundation that you need to move forward. Consider this if you really want to reach your tennis potential.
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(1) Ball toss (2) Knee bend (3) Arm swing (4) Weight transfer GRIP: I am using a continental grip. I use a continental grip on every serve, since it is the standard grip for good power + topspin. RACQUET: I am using a Babolat Pure Control Plus. It’s an old model, and my racquets are about 8-9 years old because I’m too poor to afford new ones. ^^ My name is Joseph Lee and I have been teaching privately for 3 years. I was a USTA ranked junior in 2003-2004. I played in several Futures tournaments in those years as well. Now I teach as a part-time job while I am attending college. Two of my students have gone on to become USTA junior champions.