Reynolds Tennis

Do you ever find yourself saying I was there, but I missed the shot? With just a little better understanding of the position you are in you can get yourself out of trouble and win more points. The best plan is to use your balance and the net height to help you with your decision. If you are off balance, don’t go for a winning shot, but a defensive one that will give you time to get in better position or to regain your balance. If you will be making contact below the level of the net, you are in a defensive position. Don’t go for the winner, but aim for the feet of the deeper player if playing doubles or a softer, shorter shot if playing singles. If you are going to make contact above the net, you are in an offensive position and you can go for more of an angle or solid shot to force your opponent into a defensive position. Keep in mind that the deeper you are in the court you will not be able to attack as effectively. The greater the understanding of your position, the more shots you will play correctly. The more you control your shots the more you will be in control of the points and your opponent.