Ten Golden Tennis Rules Start and finish the forward motion by holding the racket as firm as possible. Always try to implement your shots without moving your feet. If you have to move your feet, step in the direction that you have played the ball. Watch this video to see the Azarenka's mistake When the Continue Reading
Service and Return The service is the only stroke where everything is dependent on the player who implements the stroke, and it includes the choice of position. Below you will find an analysis of where to best position the serve in order to allow yourself time to get into your next position. Tennis rules restrict the Continue Reading
Zone C Volley zone Conditions: The ball is at X1 The opponent is at Y1 Recommendations1. Play a stop volley when you are close to the net; 2. Try to always reach the ball in shortest possible way; 3. When you play cross court, place the ball on the same or shorter distance from the Continue Reading
Zone B This is a transitional zone because after the stroke from there the players move to Zone A or C. Subzone B1 First Case (see diagrams below) The player implements a volley. From here generally the player hits a "first volley" when s/he moves to the net. Recommendations1. Play a deep ball because: - Continue Reading
In this sub zone (in yellow color in the diagram ) we will only analyze decisions when your positions are X1 or X2. The best places for the ball’s placement are indicaed in green. First and most important from these positions, you should never direct the ball within the range of your opponent. Recommendations For this subzone Continue Reading
Tennis Court Sub Zone A2From this subzone the player can take the initiative or directly to win point. Let's look at diagram 4. If you play cross court from position X2 and your opponent is in on position Y2, he has to cover almost twice the distance in order to hit the ball than you Continue Reading
Explanations 1. Where is the best ball direction and placement from any given position? Without any specific game situation, it is obvious that the best scenario is when the distance that player, who hit the ball, has to cover the shortest distance from his current location to his next location and the same distance for Continue Reading
Recommendations for Court Etiquette Do not walk around neighboring courts when games are being played. If is absolutely necessary, walk quickly behind the players when they are not playing. Do not talk to players or coaches during their lessons. If a ball enters your court, stop the game and return the ball in the direction Continue Reading
Recommendations for Players Over 40 Play with a lightweight racket. Warmup 10-15 min. before playing. Don't remove jacket immediately after the start of the game. After the game is over immediately put your jacket on. When the temperature is over 25 C ( 77 F) don't play for extended periods of time. Don't play more Continue Reading
Below you will find unique diagrams that I have made thanks to my knowledge as an engineer. All court positions are mathematically proven. Here we offer some tennis court diagrams for the player’s position when he/she plays from each of the different subzones. You will also find recommended positions for the player after he/she has Continue Reading