A Message Board for the 2011 Paul VI Boys Tennis Team. This blog is where members of the team will get necessary articles and information to enhance their chances of winning a sectional title. These articles and videos combined with on-court instruction, match play and your desire to work hard and learn will significantly improve your tennis game. I'll also document each team match with stories and pictures. We have now begun our journey.
Friday, April 9, 2010
Short Videos On The Split Step Timing For Doubles, Singles Tactics and The Service Toss
We worked on the split step again today, as its purpose here is to give you body control and balance when you volley. You have to make a quick "hop-stop" on the balls of your feet, where said feet are slightly open. Now with your racquet in the volley ready position,in front of your body, with the Continental grip. You then let you feet and racquet head move you in the direction which you think the volley contact point will be ... 1st video
The singles tactics touch on the very important point of depth that I've spoken of since day one ... 2nd video
The Service Toss ... Listen for the use of the dominant and non-dominant hand Video ... 3rd video
PS - See the Courier Post (Varsity Section) tomorrow with a short piece about our team's big win over 11th ranked Seneca on Wednesday