We all tend to tighten up, almost panic sometimes, when we see an opponent about to unload a big shot towrads us when we’re up at net.

This happens more frequently in doubles, but you can develop a reuptation of having “great hands” if you’ll allow yourself to mentally relax and to physically keep your hands loose on your racket as your opponet plays their shot at you.

This is not always a natural instinct, however, you can practice this response, and you’ll develop those “great hands”.

Check out this video over at:

http://www.webtennis.net/nltr-070822.htm 

Too often (and I’m as guilty of this from time to time as anyone out there) I see players initially reach for volleys that are out to their side with their hands first.

And that’s a big time problem…

Not only are the stroke mechanics of both the forehand and backhand volleys not very good when you extend your racket arm first, but you’re off balance as you play your shot.

Being off balance equates to poor stroke mechanics and the inability to either continue efficiently to a new court position or to regain the one you just had.

Solution:  React with your feet first…

Here’s a video tip to help you at:

http://www.webtennis.net/nltr-070814.htm

Brent