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SPIN IN TENNIS FOR LEARNERS

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• Introduction to the Website and Terms
• Early Learners & the Two Playing Styles
• NTRP General Characteristics of Playing Levels
• Learning the Game of Tennis - A Perspective
• How We Learn the Game of Tennis
• Before-Tennis Warmup Exercises
• Warming Up
• Distractions & Drills & in Group Lessons
• How to Watch the Tennis Ball - For Beginners
• SPLIT STEP & Quick Movement on Your Forehand Side
• Basic Forehand Topspin Master for Learners
  
• The Ready Position & Some Footwork Basics
• Anatomy of a Forehand Topspin Groundstroke
• Forehand Topspin Groundstroke - Key Elements
• Wrist Control Relating to Forehand Consistency
• How the Game of Tennis Works - Including Scoring
• Some Basics for Early Learners
• Groundstroke Types for Beginners & Early Learners
• Playing Smart!
• WHAT TO DO IMMEDIATELY AFTER YOU HIT THE BALL
• ANGLE OF POSSIBLE GOOD SHOTS PREMISE
• BASIS OF PERCENTAGE TENNIS
• RALLYING THRESHOLD - SHOT NUMBER TOLERANCE
• NET PLAY – COURT REPOSITIONING IN DOUBLES
• LOB BASICS IN DOUBLES TENNIS
• FOREHAND GROUNDSTROKE -- STANCE, BACKSWING & FOLLOWTHROUGH
• SERVICE RETURNS – CHOOSE ACCORDING TO YOUR OPPONENTS
• WHAT TO DO WHEN OPPONENT HITS YOU A SHORT ANGLE SHOT
• DROP SHOT – A DEVILISH DELIGHT!
• UNFORCED ERRORS – CAUSES & CONSIDERATIONS
• THE SIDE SPIN SLICE SERVE – HOW TO DO & USE IT
• LATE GROUNDSTROKE SWING – SOME REMEDIES TO TRY
• Ignorance of the Rules of Tennis Can Cost You
• PLAYING UNDER PRESSURE – Ins and Outs
• MENTAL ASPECTS OF COMPETING IN TENNIS
• A GAME PLAN AT A 2.5-3.5 LEVEL
• A DEFINING MATCH – USTA 6.5 DOUBLES LEAGUE
• ANGLE OF PROBABLE RETURNS & COURT GEOMETRY
• CHANGE OF FOCUS NEEDED FOR TENNIS WRITINGS
• IMPORTANT DISTINCTIONS IN TENNIS INSTRUCTIONALS - AN OPINION
• TENNIS SCORING FOR BEGINNING PLAYERS
• Tennis Shoes & Sox – Tips for Beginners
• WRITING CHALLENGES -- TENNIS INSTRUCTIONALS (For Instructors)