What are some good trick shots in tennis?

Answer 1

if you get a real short overhead, swing hard and early, early enough to miss the ball, then when it drops to just above net level just drop it over over the net.

meanwhile your opponent(s) are frozen, or still backpedaling, it's pretty comical. but don't do it unless you know your opponents and they have a good sense of humor. it could really be considered showing up an opponent if you pulled something like that in a serious situation. and if your playing at a certain level it can be hard to get away with this because your opponent is actually already leaning forward when you swing at the overhead.

So remember, swing early enough so that you have plenty of time to get your racket back in position to casually drop the ball over the net, before it hits the ground. and then watch your opponent try to figure out what the heck happened!

Answer 2

You can hit a behind-the-back shot if the ball's hit behind you or a between-the-legs shot if your running backwards for a lob. If you're really good with spin, you can try to hit an extreme slice lob that lands barely over the net and bounces back onto your side. It takes a lot of skill and a lot of luck, but when it happens it always either shocks your opponent or gets them very angry. Also, there's the American Twist serve, where the ball is hit one way and bounces the other way. So, if your serving to the right side of the court, the ball will go to the right, and then bounce to the left, catching your opponent off-guard.To learn how to do this, search for American Twist serve on wikipedia.com. Another trick shot is the spoon serve. If you're serving and your opponent is standing behind the baseline, just hit a drop shot. The trick to this is that you can't do anything to suggest that you're about to hit the ball. Just bounce the ball a few times, like you're preparing to serve, and then hit the drop shot suddenly, without looking up or taking any backswing. It takes practice, but if you catch your opponent off-guard and standing too deep, it's an ace everytime. But if you use it too much, they'll start to expect it, so only use it once or twice a set at most. If you want more ideas for trick shots, just watch Fabrice Santoro. He's a pro player from Italy that specializes in trick shots like these.

Answer 3

Well I don't really consider the above tips to be trick shots. I call them a must have to be successful. The only thing that I can think of is putting some reverse spin on the ball. Most easily done on the serve or overhead. Let me explain. Say you are playing a guy who serves right handed, he would still serve with his right hand but he would put a lefty's spin on it. This is completly different than slice or topspin. Imagine you have your continental grip and go to hit a slice serve. You would have to hit the ball using the back side of the racket. This is more effective on the overhead, but it works extremely well against 3.0 and 3.5 players. 4.0 and up will tee off it and you will be picking fuzz from between your teeth. I have seen players utilize this in match play. I personally don't.

Answer 4

You can always feint shots; look like you're about to hit a power shot, and then do a drop or something. Also, aim for whichever side your opponent isn't on. Fast balls that ride low over the net and slices are tricky to return too.

And, if you're not playing an extremely experienced person, they probably won't be able to return the ball very easily if it's coming straight at them - haven't learned to position themselves quite right yet.

Answer 5

Personally I have gotten good at faking a crushing shot and switching to a short ball at the last second. I love running up to a short ball and doing this. Seeing the opponent getting ready for a deep power shot and then watching their face when they realize they have been tricked is great, plus I win the point too.

Answer 6

depends on the level of the opponent // but against most players, i like doing this one: a lob approach shot.

after trading a few shots from the baseline, i toss up a deep lob to the backhand side (not too high, more of a floater) i hold my position until i see my opponent lock in on ball... then i stealthly rush the net.

they never see you coming and always send back an easy shot you can volley for a winner. (just don't get too excited and wiff it) ...works every single time if you don't overdue it.

the best "trick shots" have to win the point, in my playbook.

Answer 7

When someone is gives you a lob and you can smash it and your opponent backs up, pretend you smash it but miss it then give him/her a lob shot. Well... I'm not really serious with that unless you want to try. God bless

Answer 8

How about when you are trying to chase down the tennis ball use the racket to hit the ball between your legs. It's always cool to watch on television.

Answer 9

When your opponent is back off the court give them a little cross court drop-shot or a little volley.

Answer 10

drop shot and lob shot
serves with lots o spin