tennis court coverage - General Tactics - Web Tennis 24
tennis court coverage
COURT COVERAGE / court geometry Your position and movement on the court effects your ability to reach your opponent's shots in the shortest time possible. Knowing where to position for the next ball can help you get to it faster, with less effort and be in better balance to execute your stroke properly. Retreating to the middle of the baseline after you hit a shot does not mean good court coverage. You must position yourself in the middle of the possible angles that your opponent could return the ball to. It is very important that you pay attention to this chapter since you will learn how to use less energy during matches, get to your opponent's shots in less time and learn how to make your opponent more tired by hitting the balls to certain areas. Knowing good court coverage tactics will make the difference between being tired at the end of the first set and being fresh and in control for the entire match.