Lessons Yesterday And Today

3/23/11--Lesson With J.--Inside Out


Inside out means hitting from the inside of the court to the outside of the court.  A properly hit inside out ball is hard for the returner to hit down the line.  Hitting inside out requires you to get a good shoulder turn and to space yourself away from the ball.  For singles, hit a wide shorter ball.  For doubles, hit the inside out deep.  It is not important to hit a hard paced ball.  Placement is more important.


3/24/11--Lesson With K.--Drop Shots and Returning A Drop Shot In Singles


The drop shot doesn't have to just barely clear the net, but it needs to be within the service box, either down the line or cross court.  It is a very strategic shot when playing against a "pusher".  A"pusher" doesn't go for winners but just calmly returns shots, usually pushing you from corner to corner.  "pushers" like to hit from the baseline and don't like to have to come up and take a shorter shot.  To return a wide drop shot, run forward with your arm ahead of you as if you have a dog on a leash bounding ahead of you.  Push through the ball holding the racquet with a continental grip and aim down the line.  This puts you in a good spot to volley the next shot.