GRIP, FOOTWORK, AND STROKES IN TENNIS
GRIP, FOOTWORK, AND STROKES IN TENNIS.
Footwork is weight control.
It is correct body position for strokes, and out of it all strokes should grow.
In explaining the various forms of stroke and footwork I am writing...
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GRIP, FOOTWORK, AND STROKES IN TENNIS
GRIP, FOOTWORK, AND STROKES IN TENNIS.
Footwork is weight control.
It is correct body position for strokes, and out of it all strokes should grow.
In explaining the various forms of stroke and footwork I am writing as a right-hand player.
Lefthanders should simply reverse the feet.
Racquet grip is a very essential part of stroke, because a faulty grip will ruin the finest serving.
It is a
natural grip for a top forehand drive.
It is inherently weak for the backhand, as the only natural shot is
a chop stroke.
To acquire the forehand grip, hold the racquet with the edge of the frame towards the ground and the
face perpendicular, the handle towards the body, and "shake hands" with it, just as if you were
greeting a friend.
The handle settled comfortably and naturally into the hand, the line of the arm,
hand, and racquet are one.
The swing brings the racquet head on a line with the arm, and the whole
racquet is merely an extension of it.
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