Many a times we wonder what an approach shot is all about. It is one of tennis' most aggressive shots these days.We will try to break down and analyse this shot.
Playing the tennis approach shot is usually done in the middle of the court when the ball is rather short and you will have ample time to make it to the net to complete the point with a volley if need be.
Aggressive tennis can take various forms. However, the approach shot is one where you can use more often than say, the serve and volley. It encompasses having a good down the line forehand with an equally good volley to finish off the point at the net.
One can approach the net through a slice shot or even backhand but it may not be aggressive enough as compared with a forehand hard down the line. Following up from the approach shot, one could then either expect to volley or even hit an overhead smash. One has to be ready when at the net to either execute the volley or overhead smash.
Aggression comes from power and speed of the ball. The approach forehand should be hit low and flat. This will prevent the opponent to have time to retrieve the ball.
Once one approaches the net, the objective is to volley or smash the weak return away. Having a good split step is critical in ensuring you are ready for the volley. It could either be a forehand or backhand volley. It could also be an overhead smash. The split step ensures you are ready to pounce on to the ball.
The volley has to be done in a crouch position in order that you can see the ball earlier and be more alert towards a the return shot from the opponent. One should then volley the ball away from the opponent.
I hope this article will provide some guidance for all would-be tennis players! If you find this article useful and would really wish to learn tennis, please visit us below for our private and group lessons.
Happy Learning & Playing!
Playing the tennis approach shot is usually done in the middle of the court when the ball is rather short and you will have ample time to make it to the net to complete the point with a volley if need be.
Aggressive tennis can take various forms. However, the approach shot is one where you can use more often than say, the serve and volley. It encompasses having a good down the line forehand with an equally good volley to finish off the point at the net.
One can approach the net through a slice shot or even backhand but it may not be aggressive enough as compared with a forehand hard down the line. Following up from the approach shot, one could then either expect to volley or even hit an overhead smash. One has to be ready when at the net to either execute the volley or overhead smash.
Aggression comes from power and speed of the ball. The approach forehand should be hit low and flat. This will prevent the opponent to have time to retrieve the ball.
Once one approaches the net, the objective is to volley or smash the weak return away. Having a good split step is critical in ensuring you are ready for the volley. It could either be a forehand or backhand volley. It could also be an overhead smash. The split step ensures you are ready to pounce on to the ball.
The volley has to be done in a crouch position in order that you can see the ball earlier and be more alert towards a the return shot from the opponent. One should then volley the ball away from the opponent.
I hope this article will provide some guidance for all would-be tennis players! If you find this article useful and would really wish to learn tennis, please visit us below for our private and group lessons.
Happy Learning & Playing!
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