Preparation
Execution
Conclusion
Grip: continental
Backswing in circular motion
‘Arm and racquet extend
fully through impact and
finish high
Knees slightly flexed
Racquet and hand are still
visible on the hitting side of
the body
Racquet in a neutral position
Low to high swing
the racquet and hitting hand
drop below the ball and with
‘a more pronounced upward
racquet swing (greater
vertical acceleration)
Drop Shot
Preparation Execution Conclusion
Grip: continental Stance perpendicular to net Follow-through is
abbreviated, with the
racquet finishing low (at
approximately waist height)
and pointing in the direction
of the shot
Knees slightly flexed
foot
Weight transferred onto frontForehand Volley
Preparation
Execution
Conclusion
Grip: Continental
Step forward into volley
Follow through is not
excessive
Stance: knees are slightly
flexed to assume a sound
support base
Volley with a blocking motion
On balls of feet
Contact ball infant, and to
the side of the body
Preparation
Execution
Conclusion
Grip: Continental
“Scratch you toes, butterfly
wings, scratch back, reach
above head, follow through”
Follow through across body
Serving stance: perpendicular
to the net, front foot is
angled towards the net post,
parallel to the baseline
Hands split
Land on front foot
Non-hitting hand supports the
ball
Body weight transferred to
ack foot
Toss ball slightly infant of
bodyForehand
Preparation Execution Conclusion
Grip: Continental ‘Step forward as you swing | Hips and shoulders rotate for
forward follow through
Stance: knees are slightly | Racquet swings low to high | Racquet follows through
flexed to assume a sound across body
support base
Contact ball infant, and to
the side of the body
Backhand
Preparation Execution Conclusion
Grip: hitting hand on bottom, Circular backswing Both arms extend fully
‘support hand on top through impact
Knees slightly flexed Weight it transferred to front
foot
Racquet it neutral position | Both arms work in unison to
generate max power
Racquet is swung from low to
high