tennis thing Latest Content http://www.tennisthing.com/content/ Keep up to date with the latest content added to tennis thing. en Copyright Inchima A Basic Guide to Doubles Play http://www.tennisthing.com/content/item/a-basic-guide-to-doubles-play/44.html http://www.tennisthing.com/content/item/a-basic-guide-to-doubles-play/44.html Tue, 07 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT The rules for doubles are the same as singles, except the wider court is used. A Basic Guide to Singles Play http://www.tennisthing.com/content/item/a-basic-guide-to-singles-play/43.html http://www.tennisthing.com/content/item/a-basic-guide-to-singles-play/43.html Tue, 07 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT A two-player game is known as a singles match. Players use the narrower singles court (i.e. the tramlines are not used). Pro Player Analysis - Forehand http://www.tennisthing.com/content/item/pro-player-analysis-forehand/42.html http://www.tennisthing.com/content/item/pro-player-analysis-forehand/42.html Thu, 02 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT Ground reaction force and the power forehand. Split Step http://www.tennisthing.com/content/item/split-step/41.html http://www.tennisthing.com/content/item/split-step/41.html Thu, 02 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT Learn how to move quickly to every ball while remaining balanced. Basic Returning Position http://www.tennisthing.com/content/item/basic-returning-position/40.html http://www.tennisthing.com/content/item/basic-returning-position/40.html Tue, 20 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT Learn where the basic start position is when returning serve. Balance Pre-Hit http://www.tennisthing.com/content/item/balance-pre-hit/38.html http://www.tennisthing.com/content/item/balance-pre-hit/38.html Tue, 20 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT Discover the fundamentals to developing great balance when serving. Deep Approach Shot and Short Volley http://www.tennisthing.com/content/item/deep-approach-shot-and-short-volley/37.html http://www.tennisthing.com/content/item/deep-approach-shot-and-short-volley/37.html Tue, 20 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT See how the professionals play winning tennis by using a net play tactic. This pattern is a great way to finish the point from the net. Serve Rhythm http://www.tennisthing.com/content/item/serve-rhythm/39.html http://www.tennisthing.com/content/item/serve-rhythm/39.html Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT Learn how to achieve the most effective rhythm for producing a power serve. Two Ball Pass http://www.tennisthing.com/content/item/two-ball-pass/36.html http://www.tennisthing.com/content/item/two-ball-pass/36.html Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT See how the professionals play winning tennis by using a passing and lobbing tactic. This pattern of play is a great counter punching option when the opponent is attacking from the net. Big Shot Bluff to Drop Shot http://www.tennisthing.com/content/item/big-shot-bluff-to-drop-shot/35.html http://www.tennisthing.com/content/item/big-shot-bluff-to-drop-shot/35.html Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT See how the professionals play winning tennis by using a ground stroke tactic. This pattern works well on slower courts as a variation to power tennis. Deep High Ball and Short Angle http://www.tennisthing.com/content/item/deep-high-ball-and-short-angle/34.html http://www.tennisthing.com/content/item/deep-high-ball-and-short-angle/34.html Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT See how the professionals play winning tennis by using a return and ground stroke tactic. This pattern is a variation on big hitting returns. Serve and Forehand Attack http://www.tennisthing.com/content/item/serve-and-forehand-attack/33.html http://www.tennisthing.com/content/item/serve-and-forehand-attack/33.html Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT See how the professionals play winning tennis by using a serve and ground stroke tactic. This pattern of play works very well from the advantage court. Two Ball Pass http://www.tennisthing.com/content/item/two-ball-pass/32.html http://www.tennisthing.com/content/item/two-ball-pass/32.html Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT Practice this drill and become a master of the passing shot. Defence to Attack http://www.tennisthing.com/content/item/defence-to-attack/31.html http://www.tennisthing.com/content/item/defence-to-attack/31.html Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT Get inside your opponents head by learning how to turn defence into attack. Drive Ball http://www.tennisthing.com/content/item/drive-ball/30.html http://www.tennisthing.com/content/item/drive-ball/30.html Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT Develop the killer instinct and learn how to finish off the point effectively. Mid Court Attack http://www.tennisthing.com/content/item/mid-court-attack/29.html http://www.tennisthing.com/content/item/mid-court-attack/29.html Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT Practice this drill and become a master of the mid court ball. Switch Way http://www.tennisthing.com/content/item/switch-way/28.html http://www.tennisthing.com/content/item/switch-way/28.html Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT Eradicate unforced errors down the line, by practising when to change the direction of the cross court ball. Running Punch http://www.tennisthing.com/content/item/running-punch/27.html http://www.tennisthing.com/content/item/running-punch/27.html Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT Learn to stay in the rally by practising counter attacking on the run. Return To Power http://www.tennisthing.com/content/item/return-to-power/26.html http://www.tennisthing.com/content/item/return-to-power/26.html Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT By practising this drill you can learn how to effectively use the power forehand when returning serve. Chip and Charge http://www.tennisthing.com/content/item/chip-and-charge/25.html http://www.tennisthing.com/content/item/chip-and-charge/25.html Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT By practising this drill you can learn how to take the initiative by getting to the net first and rushing your opponent into making errors.