Tennis can seem quite a complex game. Ever wonder if there is a simple formula you can use, in every match, to give you a better chance of winning?
Good news—there is:
Keep your groundstrokes deep until your opponent hits a short ball that bounces in or around your service box. When they hit short, step in and attack, hitting an approach shot, a drop shot or an outright winner.
What Does This Mean?
A short ball is an opportunity to attack, because you are closer to your opponent’s court. Angles open up and the opponent has less time to react to your shot.
What Does This Mean For Your Tennis?
We could talk a lot about when and how to play each of the three shots mentioned above. But the bottom line is – condition yourself to automatically move forward as a short ball approaches, then choose and implement one of the three options.
You now have a simple “go to” plan that gives you a great chance of winning any point.
This is the fifth article in our Tennis Unlocked series by one of Ireland’s most experienced coaches, Peter Farrell. The series will build into a library of knowledge, specifically designed for club-level players, that can help make your match play more effective.
