I need to know how to some Tricky shots in Tennis... Help?

Question

There are many Tennis moves I can't do... I want to know how to control some of these shots... I'm 14 not very tall and sort of long arms.

Shots when the ball curves in different directions... I have no problems with overheads... I can see the ball above my head and track it... Anyway thanks for continuing to answer the questtion...

Answer 1

Concerning trick shots...

If you really want to learn the flip back or the between-the-legs shot, you have to:

1. Practice by yourself where absolutely nobody can witness you screw this up the first 50 times you try.

2. Toss the ball softly forward with a little arc.

3, Run fast to get in front of the path of the ball. You are running the opposite direction of the net.

4. Once you have gotten just past the ball, flip the racquet back either between the legs or from the side. I think the side-flip is more fun to pull off -- and actually a little more difficult. Use a lot of wrist and scoop the ball right before it bounces the second time.

These shots, while tricky, are absolutely IDIOTIC in match situations and really serve no purpose other than for fun at exhibition matches, or just showing off.

Hit a high lob, a really high lob, back to your opponent if you want to actually win the point in those situations.

The following are some real tricks to beat your opponent that might make the sport easier. These are sound tactics that feel like trickery when executed well.

1. Think of a tennis court as a chess board. Each area of the court should be accessible. When your opponent is at the baseline running to the right, hit a soft angle shot to the left.

2. Lob over your opponent's backhand side. Doesn't have to be a perfect lob, because you're hitting to the vulnerable side.

3. Hit a soft slice straight at the net approacher so the ball gently goes over the low part of the net. Loosen your grip a little to get the touch you need. This shot will dip at the attacker's feet and will at least give you a shot at passing on the next shot. It is very hard to hit a solid volley from a low slice return.

4. If the attacker is approaching too quick for the slice dipper, take the slice and turn it into a lob over his backhand side and play for the next shot. Remember -- you can do both (the dipper and the lob) with the same preparation and each is well disguised for last-second use.

Learn the tactics above and you'll have your opponent thinking you're a magician...

Answer 2

Concerning trick shots...

If you really want to learn the flip back or the between-the-legs shot, you have to:

1. Practice by yourself where absolutely nobody can witness you screw this up the first 50 times you try.

2. Toss the ball softly forward with a little arc.

3, Run fast to get in front of the path of the ball. You are running the opposite direction of the net.

4. Once you have gotten just past the ball, flip the racquet back either between the legs or from the side. I think the side-flip is more fun to pull off -- and actually a little more difficult. Use a lot of wrist and scoop the ball right before it bounces the second time.

These shots, while tricky, are absolutely IDIOTIC in match situations and really serve no purpose other than for fun at exhibition matches, or just showing off.

Hit a high lob, a really high lob, back to your opponent if you want to actually win the point in those situations.

The following are some real tricks to beat your opponent that might make the sport easier. These are sound tactics that feel like trickery when executed well.

1. Think of a tennis court as a chess board. Each area of the court should be accessible. When your opponent is at the baseline running to the right, hit a soft angle shot to the left.

2. Lob over your opponent's backhand side. Doesn't have to be a perfect lob, because you're hitting to the vulnerable side.

3. Hit a soft slice straight at the net approacher so the ball gently goes over the low part of the net. Loosen your grip a little to get the touch you need. This shot will dip at the attacker's feet and will at least give you a shot at passing on the next shot. It is very hard to hit a solid volley from a low slice return.

4. If the attacker is approaching too quick for the slice dipper, take the slice and turn it into a lob over his backhand side and play for the next shot. Remember -- you can do both (the dipper and the lob) with the same preparation and each is well disguised for last-second use.

Learn the tactics above and you'll have your opponent thinking you're a magician...

well its a cute question

Answer 3

What shots are you having troubles with? You're not being very specific. But anyways if it's the overhead you need to keep your eye on the ball as it comes down and extend your left arm as your right arm is in backscratch position (if you're right handed). Then keep your wrist firm and follow through hitting the ball.

Answer 4

Not very specific, you probably have trouble with overheads.....

Add some of the shots you can't make!!

Answer 5

watch how henin-hardenne, hingis and federer plays..they have lots of tricky shots..