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February 1998 Article Tennis Anyone Archives:
Tennis Server
Top Pros (Women)
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Scenario: You are working very hard on your game. You are primarily a baseliner and you have reached a certain level and cannot seem to improve or move up to the next higher level. Try This: At least once each service game, serve and volley on your first serve. If you win the point, then serve and volley at least one more time in that game. At least once each receiving game, return your opponent's second serve and close in to the net. Again, try it again if your strategy is successful. These two strategies will actually put more pressure on your opponent. It will add a new dimension to your baseline game and help keep your opponent guessing. Plus, you will force your opponent to try to win the point under pressure (not allowing him to pick and choose the point ending shot). And it will certainly make it more fun for your "fans" to watch!
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John Mills currently teaches tennis at the University of Houston, Clear Lake campus. John Mills' experience includes four years as head pro at the Windemere Racquet & Swim Club, where he was responsible for organization of all tennis activities at the club. John also played college tennis at the University of Houston and has spent 20 years teaching tennis at the Memorial Park Tennis Center, the Pasadena Racquet Club, and as the head pro at the Bay Area Racquet Club.
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