Articles in the Tennis Tips Category
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Precision Tennis Academy is offering a FREE clinic and Youth Registration Day on Friday, March 2nd. Kids are invited to come out and participate in games, fun giveaways and much more! There will be information about spring clinics, leagues and summer camp information.
There is no registration necessary for this event. Come out and enjoy some tennis with Precision!
Date: Friday, March 2nd
Time: 3:30 – 5:30
Location: Bur-Mil Park
If you have any questions about the event, please contact us at 336.510.4653 or email us at admin@precisioninstruction.com.
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Dave McCain, Footwork, Headline, Tennis Tips »
Good Footwork to Prepare for Your Shot
by Director of Tennis, Dave McCain
One of the key things to improving your Forehand or your Backhand is good footwork. You want to take little steps to the ball and one big step in. The little steps give a chance to adjust to the ball and give you a good base before you take your big step into your shot.
The second key to improving your footwork on your forehand side is to make sure you get your right foot behind the ball before you …
Featured, Kelly Parker, Return of Serve, Tennis Tips »
Footwork on the Return of Serve
by Head Professional, Kelly Parker
A good return of serve can give any player an advantage. It is one of the most important shots to learn and master in the game. There are several things to keep in mind when returning serve.
Go forward. The importance of going forward and meeting the ball is key to a good return of serve. As your opponent enters their service motion, you should be taking a step forward. Right as your opponent contacts the ball, that is the the time …
Featured, Kelly Parker, Tennis Tips, grips »
The Continental Grip
by Head Tennis Instructor Kelly Parker
The Continental Grip is used by most good players to hit serves, volleys, and overheads. All players aspiring to improve these shots should use the continental grip for these three shots. The Continental Grip is found where the heel pad and index knuckle of your hitting hand are resting on the second bevel of the tennis racket. The easiest way to find this is by gripping your racket like your would a hammer.
For players just learning the grip, there will be some difficulties …
Dave McCain, Groundstrokes, Tennis Tips »
How to Hit Topspin
by Dave McCain, Director of Instruction
Creating topspin on your shots can be a great advantage on the tennis court. It keeps the ball higher over the net and makes it easier to have longer rallies.
The trick to hitting topspin is learning how to hit low to high. This will allow you to brush up the back of the ball and create the spin.
Watch the video above to learn a technique that will help you with this skill.
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Kelly Parker, Kelly's QuickStart Journal, Tennis Tips »
Since my departure from college tennis and the National Championship team at Duke University, I have immersed myself into QuickStart tennis, dedicating most of the my time to 8 & under junior development. For me, it has been a process of scaling back, not only the intensity, but learning how to teach tennis through the sheer enjoyment of the game. It is, of course, success that keeps many people coming back for more. However, at the fresh age of 4 – 8 years old, it is often …
Dave McCain, Tennis Tips, Transition Game »
Tennis Tip: How to Hit a Short Ball
by Dave McCain, Director of Tennis at Precision Tennis Academy
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Tennis Tip: Use Your Legs to Hit With
by Dave McCain, Director of Tennis at Precision Tennis Academy
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Groundstrokes, Kelly Parker, Strategy, Tennis Tips »
What does it mean to play “High Percentage Tennis”? You will hear instructors and coaches say this many times, but until you understand the angles of the court it will mean nothing to you.
High Percentage Over the Net: The net is the biggest obstacle you will have to get over when playing tennis. If you think about it, if you hit the ball in the net, the point is over. You have no way of winning that point. However, if you hit the ball over the net and possibly out, you …
