In this volume, we will cover the basics of ball control but go much further than just bumping the balls back and forth over the net. But first let's review the first goal of tennis, contact. The second goal and result of good contact is simply that the ball goes over the net and inside the lines of the court.
As players advance, the fundamental skills used in mini tennis that Colindy(ph) and I are now demonstrating evolve much further. Quickly after developing the basics of contact and ball control, players can start to creatively execute a wide variety of related shots that will serve them well throughout their careers.
Drop shots and the counter drop shots, chips and approaches and even sharp angles that can deflate the confidence of any big hitters. This kind of ball control also includes balls taken out of the air as Colindy is now demonstrating. With the right foundation in place, players quickly learn to volley and drop volley. In short, they acquire a feel for the ball and unlike Biju's(ph) attempts, remember that racket head motion should be kept as simple as possible. Joking aside, if your feel for the ball really gets good try playing over the net by yourself great job, Biju.
Now, that a foundation is established, let's say add some decision making and you start to really develop an advanced foundation. In this next sequence, I will call out for Colindy bounce or air and she has to make decisions and adjust quickly, all those still playing in the service boxes the focus of this program.
Now in order to get that level of control some lean up exercises maybe needed. The number of variations and time spent on each exercise depends entirely on the individual, but let me emphasize that shortcuts do not pay off in the long run. It won't take long, but be a little patient, establish a solid foundation and it will pay big dividends through your entire life.
In this volume, we will identify four keys to ball control in the service boxes and how they get you on the fast lane to better tennis. Let's get started.
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