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Tennis Lessons

Set Up Early for Maximum
Power and Control

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Monty Basnyat, Tennis Director, Auburn Racquet Club

Photographs by Steve Margheim

Introduction
1. Poor preparation
2. Poor preparation in action
3. Preparing early
4. Taking racquet back and beginning stroke
5. Hitting ball with correct point of contact
6. Long follow-through
7. Drill: Taking small hop

Introduction

As a teaching pro, one of the questions I'm asked most is, "How come all my balls land short, with no power?" Obviously there could be many things going wrong. But my first answer is usually preparation. Early preparation is the foundation for good groundstrokes. Early preparation involves: 1) seeing the ball early; 2) reacting to the ball by turning your trunk and your shoulders (which should automatically initiate your racquet preparation); 3) starting your first step. Once these basic foundations are established, you're on your way to hitting the ball with more power and depth.

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Tennis Lessons

Set Up Early for Maximum Power and Control

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Introduction

Set Up Early for Maximum
Power and Control