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Quick Fixes

Jul 02 2018

Quick Tip! Developing Topspin

As players begin to develop more strength and hit the ball harder, they will need to also hit with more topspin. In this short video we show how you can help players develop topspin.

Why is topspin so important?

We explain that it can be difficult initially for young players to understand all of the advantages of topspin.

  1. Topspin works to make the ball drop faster and stay in the court. So players can hit the ball harder – and the ball stays in.
  2. Topspin allows players to increase the ball height over the net – so they will hit fewer shots into the net. It increases players margin for error.
  3. Last, but not least, topspin can make the ball bounce up higher when it lands. A harder ball, bouncing up higher, pushes your players opponent out of the court to give an advantage.

Different “amounts” of topspin depending on where the player is on the court

The key to this quick tip is to think about top spin in “levels” depending upon where you are on the court.

  • Baseline: From the baseline, we need only “1 amount” of topspin
  • At the back of the court between the service line and the baseline – “2 amounts” of topspin.
  • Service line: “3 amounts” at the service line.
  • At the net: As we approach the net the player turns the racket face to get the full “4 amounts” of topspin.

 

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Originally published on: Apr 4, 2017

Written by SharonLeeLukas · Categorized: Coach Academy, Quick Fixes, Stroke development · Tagged: Top spin

Aug 18 2017

i2c Quick Fix: Tips to Build an Understanding of Slice on the Serve (video)

We know that the “go to” slice serve is taught most commonly by coaches to take the your opponent outside the court to create the space for the 2nd shot. However, when we teach a player to understand slice on the serve, there are 6 serves the player can hit:

  • Wide on both sides
  • Centre on both sides
  • Body on both sides

Use this quick fix to work with your players to build an understanding of slice on the serve!

Written by SharonLeeLukas · Categorized: Coach Academy, Coaching Quick Tips, Quick Fixes

Jun 30 2017

How to Fix for a Wobbly Ball Toss (video)

The serve is arguably the most important shot in tennis. However, there are many things that can go wrong. In this quick fix we look at the causes and quick fix for a wobbly ball toss.

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Written by SharonLeeLukas · Categorized: Coach Academy, Developing the Serve, Quick Fixes

Jun 23 2017

i2c Volley Quick Fixes (video)

There is no one-volley-fits-all strategy for volleying at the net! Sometimes the ball comes in fast, sometimes the ball floats. Novice players, thinking they’ve understood the basic technique, can be frustrated when their volley launches the ball out of court (maybe out of the arena!), or drops like a stone into the net! In these Quick Fix clips we share 5 quick fixes and tips that you can use to improve your player’s volleying technique.

Reacting to the incoming ball

Move players on from the basic volley to understanding how the ball’s speed will change their volleying action. Like all the best advice, it’s simple and easy to understand so let your players watch it.

Getting the right volley grip

Achieving the ideal volley squat

Written by SharonLeeLukas · Categorized: Coach Academy, Net Play, Quick Fixes · Tagged: Volley

May 31 2017

i2c’s Quick Fix for Players Who Aren’t Utilising Court Angles

Reflecting on great points in Grand Slam events, the players often use angles to move their opponent out of court. However, maybe because of the way we coach, players will often hit returns down the centre of the court. This quick fix helps players to develop a feel for angles and coming around the outside of the ball.

The key is coming around the outside of the ball and learning how to use the acute angles to open up the court.

Written by SharonLeeLukas · Categorized: Coach Academy, Quick Fixes · Tagged: tactics

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