How can you improve your approach shot in tennis?

Answer 1

An approach shot is called "approach" because you are approaching the net. Therefore, you will hit it between your ground strokes and volleys. This transition shot doesn't have to be hit hard, but with perfect timing instead. Don't forget to split-step when you are opponent hits the ball even when you are approaching the net. This way your weight will be centered when the ball comes over the net. Adjust your position by taking tiny, fast steps to set up for the shot. Be ready to move around in any direction as the ball might have some wicked backspin on it. When you do move around the court, try to move diagonally towards the ball instead of horizontally. When you move diagonally you can cover much more tennis court in a shorter amount of time. An approach shot should mimic a ground stroke except that it is on a smaller scale. Tighten up the backswing. Make sure to hit will a lot of topspin so you can create an awesome angle. When you hit an angle approach shot it will pull your opponent off the court. Your opponent will most likely then it a defensive return. You can nail this defensive return back at them with a strong, flat volley or a soft, angled volley. You can also hit an approach shot with slice instead of topspin. Use a continental grip for slice. However, if you choose to hit a slice make sure the shot is low and far deep in the court. If you hit a weak shot then your opponent will crush you!

Answer 2

There are several drills you can practice to improve your approach shot. It is important to improve your consistency. It can be tempting to try to always hit your approach shot with pace, but it doesn't matter how hard you hit the ball if you can't get it in the court! Here are two drills you can try to help you improve your approach shot. You will need a partner or work with a tennis instructor on these drills. An effective approach shot is one with a sharp angle. Start at the middle of the service line in the deuce box. Your hitting partner will hit you a short shot that should land half way between the service line and the net so you hit a forehand. Hit a forehand cross court approach shot with topspin. The goal is to have your ball drop in the far corner of the deuce side service box. Go back to your starting position and repeat the shot. It is recommended to do this shot 10-15 times in a row so you can work on endurance and consistency. Then go on to backhand angle approach shot with topspin and repeat the drill. An effective approach shot not only has an angle, but is hit with finesse and "touch". Try "mini tennis". This next activity used to work on touch and consistency. Weave this into your warm up during a match as well. Start at the service line with a partner directly across the net. Begin a rally and try to keep the ball within the service boxes. Count the number of shots you can hit in one rally. See if you can reach 50 consecutive shots without messing up. Use topspin when you are playing mini tennis. Both of these activities should help improve your approach shot.

Answer 3

A "kick" serve has major topspin on the serve that causes it to "kick" up when it bounces. It kicks up very high in the air causing your opponent to be out of position when they hit the ball. (That's assuming they can reach the ball!) Your opponent usually will hit a weak shot back. Use a grip that is between an Eastern backhand and Continental. Throw the ball in the air so that it is slightly behind the left side of your head. Bend your knees and arch your back so that your back is almost facing the net. This gives you the

Answer 4

Topspin lobs are a great tennis shot to have. A topspin lob adds depth to your game and keeps your opponent guessing. Instead of always hitting them volleys when they are at the net, slip in a few topspin lobs. You better hit the topspin lob properly because if you don't, your opponent will most likely crush it in your face. A topspin pulls your opponent out of position on the court as they run down the lob. A topspin lob is not for singles only. It can be highly effective when both opponents are at the net in doubles as well. To hit a topspin lob you brush up the back of the ball from 6 0'clock to 12 o'clock similar to how you would on a topspin groundstroke. However, you need height. Open up your racquet face so that it is angled more towards the sky. This will help get the trajectory you need. Also make sure to hit with authority. Otherwise the topspin will fall short. To practice your topspin lob have a partner feed you a forehand. Try to hit a topspin lob that sails high in the air and lands close to the baseline. Do this 10 times and repeat on your backhand.

Answer 5

Tennis Slice ServeTo hit a slice serve in tennis you must come around the side of the ball. For a right-hander, your strings must connect and 'brush' around the outer right side of the ball. This brushing means you don't get the power of a flat serve, however it allows a greater angle to be achieved and the ball slides away from your opponent (or into the opponent's body) on contact with the ground.

Putting spin on the serve allows you to control the ball better. It is the best serve to use in doubles where getting the ball in play is more important than hitting the hardest serve possible.

Answer 6

An approach shot is a shot that is used to allow you to APPROACH the net. For example, a heavy slice may be used as an approach shot because the ball stays low and your opponent must lift the ball, giving you an easier volley.