by PerErik | Dec 28, 2012 | Tennis Tips
The psychology The psychology of tennis and the mental training is the big question. How is your P.M.S. or Positive , Mental , State? The truth is a straight arrow, it teaches balance from perception. Remember that understanding personality style and brain types...
by PerErik | Dec 28, 2012 | Tennis Tips
The Turn of the Backhand The turn or backswing of the racquet is with the racquet on the hip and forearm slightly bent across the tummy. The face is closed and shoulders turned and sideways to the net. The feet slightly open and left hand manipulates the racquet in a...
by PerErik | Dec 28, 2012 | Tennis Tips
The backswing of the Racquet backhand The backswing of the racquet is with the strings down and handle pointed to the net. The left hand is on the left knee cap and cradling the shaft of the racquet. The right arm is straight and extended to demo the drop of the...
by PerErik | Dec 28, 2012 | Tennis Tips
The follow through of the backhand The follow through is from contact to where the racquet makes a bridge. The bridge is high enough to walk under without hitting your head. The wrist is locked and racquet face pointed in the direction of the intended target. Please...
by PerErik | Dec 28, 2012 | Tennis Tips
The contact point of the Backhand The contact point is any where from 10 to 18 inches in front of the right foot. The demo in the picture to the right is the difference between a one handed contact point and a two handed contact point. The one out in front is a one...
by PerErik | Dec 28, 2012 | Tennis Tips
The Backhand Progression The one handed backhand and the progressions for development. The grip is with the base knuckle position on the top panel of the racquet number 1. the heel of the hand is positioned on panel 8 the pencil should be flat across the first panel...